ADRA Canada

06/20/2026

Until everyone is safe, our work continues.

On World Refugee Day, we stand with millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes because of conflict, violence, and disaster. Every person deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to rebuild their future.

ADRA works alongside displaced families around the world, helping provide essential support and restoring hope in times of crisis.

You can help by donating at ADRA.ca/hope



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Tant que tout le monde n’est pas en sécurité, notre travail se poursuit.

En cette Journée mondiale des réfugiés, nous sommes solidaires des millions de personnes qui ont été forcées de fuir leur foyer en raison des conflits, de la violence et des catastrophes. Chaque personne mérite la sécurité, la dignité et la possibilité de reconstruire son avenir.

ADRA travaille aux côtés des familles déplacées partout dans le monde, en leur fournissant un soutien essentiel et en redonnant espoir en temps de crise.

Vous pouvez aider en faisant un don à ADRA.ca/fr/hope.

06/19/2026

Since 2023, the people of Sudan have suffered under a deadly conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary group RSF (Rapid Support Forces). Three years in, it is still an acute humanitarian crisis—one of the worst in the world.

ADRA has been supporting Internally Displaced Persons in Sudan—helping them maintain food and water supplies in IDP camps. You can help them and others like them by supporting ADRA’s emergency fund—helping us respond quickly to emergencies, wherever needed most.

Donate at www.ADRA.ca/hope
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Depuis 2023, la population soudanaise subit les conséquences d’un conflit sanglant entre les Forces armées soudanaises et le groupe paramilitaire Forces de soutien rapide. Trois ans après le début du conflit, la crise humanitaire reste aiguë et compte parmi les plus graves au monde.

ADRA vient en aide aux personnes déplacées à travers le Soudan, en les aidant à s’approvisionner en nourriture et en eau dans les camps de déplacés. Vous pouvez les aider, ainsi que d’autres personnes dans la même situation, en soutenant le fonds d’urgence d’ADRA, ce qui nous permettra de réagir rapidement aux situations d’urgence, là où les besoins sont les plus pressants.
Faites un don au www.ADRA.ca/fr/hope

06/19/2026

Sexual violence in conflict is often discussed as a consequence of war. But at its core, it is about power.

Conflict creates vulnerability. Vulnerability can create dependence. And wherever dependence exists, there is a responsibility to ensure power is never used to exploit, coerce, or harm. Humanitarian organizations have that responsibility not only to provide assistance but to ensure that aid is delivered safely and ethically.

Preventing sexual violence means more than responding. It means building systems that protect dignity, promote accountability, and put survivors first.

At ADRA, protecting people is as important as providing aid. Safeguarding, accountability, and dignity must be at the heart of every humanitarian response.

Ending sexual violence starts with refusing to look away. Take time to learn about conflict-related sexual violence, listen to survivors, and advocate for systems that protect the most vulnerable because awareness is where change begins.

Visit https://adra.ca/gender-equality/ to learn more about conflict-related sexual violence and to advocate for change...

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La violence sexuelle en situation de conflit est souvent abordée comme une conséquence de la guerre. Mais, au fond, c’est une question de pouvoir.

Les conflits engendrent la vulnérabilité. La vulnérabilité peut entraîner une dépendance. Et partout où il y a dépendance, il incombe de veiller à ce que le pouvoir ne soit jamais utilisé pour exploiter, contraindre ou nuire. Les organisations humanitaires ont cette responsabilité non seulement d’apporter une aide, mais aussi de s’assurer que celle-ci soit fournie en toute sécurité et dans le respect de l’éthique.

Prévenir la violence sexuelle va au-delà de la simple intervention. Cela signifie mettre en place des systèmes qui protègent la dignité, favorisent la responsabilisation et accordent la priorité aux survivants.

Chez ADRA, la protection des personnes est aussi importante que l’aide apportée. La protection, la responsabilisation et la dignité doivent être au cœur de toute intervention humanitaire.

Pour mettre fin aux violences sexuelles, il faut commencer par refuser de détourner le regard. Prenez le temps de vous informer sur les violences sexuelles liées aux conflits, d’écouter les survivants et de militer en faveur de systèmes qui protègent les plus vulnérables, car c’est par la prise de conscience que le changement commence.

Rendez-vous sur https://adra.ca/fr/gender-equality/ pour en savoir plus sur les violences sexuelles liées aux conflits et militer . . .

06/18/2026

Sudan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

More than 30 million people need humanitarian assistance. Millions of children have been displaced, and women and girls face daily risks simply trying to access water.

ADRA is responding in some of the hardest-hit communities by rehabilitating water systems, repairing sanitation facilities, helping prevent cholera outbreaks, and providing psychosocial support and protection services for women and girls.

Emergency cash assistance is also helping vulnerable families purchase food and meet urgent needs with dignity.

In the midst of conflict and displacement, ADRA is bringing hope and life-saving support to families across Sudan.

Together, we can restore hope in humanity, one life at a time.

Donate today: ADRA.ca/hope

06/17/2026

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on June 8, 2026. The crisis is urgent, with thousands displaced and hundreds hurt.
We can stay ahead of emergencies like this. Give to ADRA’s emergency fund to help people stay ahead of disasters like this—wherever it is needed most.

You can make your donation at www.ADRA.ca/hope

ADRA Philippines
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Un tremblement de terre d'une magnitude de 7.8 a frappé les Philippines le 8 juin 2026. La situation est critique : on dénombre des milliers de personnes déplacées et des centaines de blessés.

Nous pouvons nous garder prêts à faire face à des situations d'urgence comme celle-ci. Faites un don au fonds d'urgence d'ADRA pour aider les populations à se préparer à de telles catastrophes, là où les besoins sont les plus pressants.

Vous pouvez faire votre don sur www.ADRA.ca/fr/hope

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

ADRA helps Canadians recover from wildfires.

Canada has had some of its most intense wildfire seasons on record within the last three years. In that time, unsuspecting people were suddenly forced to evacuate their homes to flee from the flames. Some families lost homes. School was disrupted for many children.

Whether by providing replacement school supplies for displaced children in Jasper, AB, providing food for emergency response workers in Newfoundland, or supporting fire safety preparedness in indigenous communities in Ontario, ADRA has been working hard against the yearly wildfires. Today, join us in standing on guard for our neighbours from coast to coast to coast.

Donate at www.ADRA.ca/hope

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ADRA aide les Canadiens à se relever après les feux de forêt.

Au cours des trois dernières années, le Canada a connu certaines des saisons de feux de forêt les plus intenses jamais vues. Pendant cette période, des familles ont été contraintes de quitter précipitamment leur domicile pour échapper aux flammes. Certaines ont perdu leur maison. La continuité scolaire a été perturbée pour de nombreux enfants.

Que ce soit en fournissant des articles scolaires de remplacement aux enfants déplacés à Jasper, en Alberta, en distribuant de la nourriture aux intervenants d’urgence à Terre-Neuve, ou en soutenant la préparation à la sécurité incendie dans les communautés indigènes de l’Ontario, ADRA a travaillé sans relâche pour lutter contre les feux de forêt annuels. Aujourd’hui, joignez-vous à nous pour veiller sur nos voisins d’un océan à l’autre.

Faites un don sur www.ADRA.ca/fr/hope

06/15/2026

Every summer for the last few years, increasingly intense wildfires across Canada have forced families to evacuate with little notice. Many are left without homes to return to.

ADRA has supported emergency relief, temporary housing, and psychosocial support for families in the aftermath.

ADRA has also financially supported active emergency response efforts, such as in Newfoundland during the wildfires of 2025. Emergency response staff were housed at the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Woody Acres summer camp, where ADRA contributed to their food and laundry needs.

ADRA has also worked closely with Indigenous leaders and communities across the country to address wildfire concerns. This included during the fires of 2025, where ADRA Canada team members coordinated with leaders from the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., and the Métis Friendship Centre in Swan River, MB.

Help ADRA Canada stay ahead of the next wildfires. As the temperature rises, “we stand on guard for thee”— in the name of Justice, Compassion, and Love.

Donate at www.ADRA.ca/hope

For more stories on what ADRA has done visit:
adra.ca/stories/the-enduring-impact-of-canadas-wildfires/
adra.ca/news-releases/one-month-later-fires-still-burn-in-the-heart-of-canada/
adra.ca/stories/sarahs-path-to-rebuilding-after-the-wildfire/
adra.ca/stories/searching-for-a-home/
adra.ca/stories/a-backpack-full-of-hope/
adra.ca/stories/generosity-spreading-like-wildfire/
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Chaque été depuis plusieurs années, des feux de forêt de plus en plus intenses partout au Canada obligent des familles à évacuer à très court préavis. Beaucoup se retrouvent sans foyer où retourner.

ADRA a fourni une aide d’urgence, un hébergement temporaire et un soutien psychosocial aux familles touchées à la suite de ces catastrophes.

ADRA a également soutenu financièrement les interventions d’urgence en cours, notamment à Terre-Neuve lors des feux de forêt de 2025. Le personnel d’intervention d’urgence a été hébergé au camp d’été Woody Acres de l’Église adventiste du septième jour, où ADRA a contribué à répondre à leurs besoins en nourriture et en services de buanderie.

ADRA a aussi travaillé en étroite collaboration avec des dirigeants et des communautés locales partout au pays afin de répondre aux préoccupations liées aux feux de forêt. Cela a notamment été le cas lors des incendies de 2025, lorsque les membres de l’équipe d’ADRA Canada ont coordonné leurs efforts avec les dirigeants de la Southern Chiefs’ Organization, de Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. et du Métis Friendship Centre de Swan River, au Manitoba.

Aidez ADRA Canada à se préparer aux prochains feux de forêt. Alors que les températures augmentent, nous « veillons sur notre pays » au nom de la justice, de la compassion et de l’amour.

Vous pouvez faire un don à : www.ADRA.ca/fr/hope

Pour découvrir d’autres histoires sur l’action d’ADRA, visitez :
adra.ca/stories/the-enduring-impact-of-canadas-wildfires/
adra.ca/news-releases/one-month-later-fires-still-burn-in-the-heart-of-canada/
adra.ca/stories/sarahs-path-to-rebuilding-after-the-wildfire/
adra.ca/stories/searching-for-a-home/
adra.ca/stories/a-backpack-full-of-hope/
adra.ca/stories/generosity-spreading-like-wildfire/

06/08/2026

For some of the leaders behind Edmonton’s YAYA Hoops Basketball Academy, basketball was more than a game—it helped create opportunities that shaped their future.

Led by a passionate team of young adults, including Academy Lead Danny, who was first introduced to basketball while living as a refugee in Africa, this initiative is designed to help inner-city, newcomer, refugee, and other underserved youth develop skills, confidence, and leadership through sport and mentorship.

This summer, youth ages 8–17 in Edmonton are invited to join the YAYA Hoops Basketball Academy, where they will build basketball skills while learning valuable life lessons that extend far beyond the court.

📅 June 10 – July 5
📍 Legacy Sports Centre, Edmonton, AB
⏰ Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The program is made possible through a partnership between ADRA Canada, Edmonton Central SDA Church, and local community supporters.

The vision doesn't stop here. The YAYA Hoops team hopes to one day return to refugee communities in Uganda—where some of their journey began—to inspire and mentor the next generation through sport.

🔗 Register today: https://edmontoncentraladventist.org/basketball-academy/

Alberta Seventh-day Adventist Conference | Edmonton Central Seventh-day Adventist Church

06/05/2026

Today on World Environment Day, ADRA continues to affirm the importance of nature-friendly and climate-smart solutions to real problems. All around our planet, it is becoming more evident that the path forward for humanity is in working alongside nature, not against it.
From the wildfires that burn more intensely across Canada every year, to the lengthening hurricane season in the Caribbean, to the extended drought conditions in northeastern Africa or the earthquakes and typhoons in southeast Asia, we are reminded every day of how important it is for us as human beings to not lose sight of the importance of cooperating with nature.
As a faith-based agency, our ultimate hope and our north star is a world called “New Creation” - where the relationship between humanity, nature, and the Creator of all things is fully and holistically healed, and all that exists is in perfect harmony. Whatever foretaste of that world that we can create now, we say is well worth it.
Let’s continue to serve humanity—and the world it inhabits—so all may live as God intended.