Adventist Development and Relief Agency
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA or ADRA International) is a humanitarian agency operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief. It was founded in 1956, and it is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.
| Founded | 1956 |
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| Founder | Seventh-day Adventist Church |
| Type | Humanitarian/Aid/Disaster Relief/Development |
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Area served | 134 Countries Worldwide |
| Product | Provides individual and community development and disaster relief, including Food Security, Economic Development, Primary Health, Emergency Management, and Basic Education |
| Owner | Seventh-day Adventist Church |
Key people | Jonathan Duffy, President; Korey Dowling, Vice President for HR; Michael Kruger, Vice President for Finance |
Revenue | $173,000,000 (2009) |
Employees | 5,000 (2009) |
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In 2004, ADRA reported assisting nearly 24 million people with more than US$159 million in aid. Its staff numbered over 4,000 members. As of the end of 2007, it had operations in 125 countries. According to Forbes, in 2005, ADRA ranked among America's 200 largest charities.
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