About Us
Our Purpose
To serve humanity so all may live as God intended.
Our Motto
Justice. Compassion. Love.
Based on Micah 6:8, these three words guide our approach to service and development.
Our Values
Connected – We work collaboratively for the best outcome
Courageous – We persevere through challenging situations
Compassionate – We empathize with the communities we work with and with each other
ABOUT ADRA
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
ADRA Zimbabwe works as part of the global ADRA network. Through this network, our reach extends into more than 110 countries. We work with communities in Zimbabwe to help them to lift themselves out of poverty, creating a brighter future.
ADRA delivers relief and development assistance to individuals in more than 118 countries – regardless of their ethnicity, political affiliation, gender, or religious association.
By partnering with local communities, organizations, and governments, ADRA is able to deliver culturally relevant programs and build local capacity for sustainable change.
Our Board
ADRA Zimbabwe’s board is accountable for the achievement of our purpose as outlined in our constitution.
That being, to reduce poverty by serving people and communities in need, by the provision of humanitarian, development and relief aid and assistance in Zimbabwe without regard to ethnic, political, racial or religion association or qualification.
With the exception of four ex-officio members (which are selected from specified leadership positions within the Seventh-day Adventist Church), Board members provide their services on a voluntary basis.
Experience represented on the ADRA Board includes international development, community and emergency management, administration, finance, legal, research and marketing.
Our People
ADRA is people – staff, volunteers, supporter and project participants working together to make a amazing things happen.
Our highly experienced leadership team work with more than 100 staff to design, monitor, and implement transformational projects that help people thrive. None of this would be possible without volunteers and thousands of others who partner with us. You can read more about our people in our Annual Report.
Where ADRA works
ADRA’s work touches millions of lives in more than 118 countries around the world. ADRA’s on the ground approach allows immediate assistance in times of crisis and true partnership with the communities we serve.
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