ADRA News
Adventist Church Commits to Inclusion
The Fiji Disabled People’s Federation (FDPF) has acknowledged the commitment by the Seventh Day Adventist Church towards inclusion at the handing over of the new
Emergency Evacuation Drill at Flood-prone Naqali
Naqali, Fiji: A live emergency evacuation drill was conducted today at the flood-prone village of Naqali in Naitasiri as part of the disaster preparedness activity
Tema’s tale of survival on changed lifestyle
When you visit Naviago village outside of Lautoka, you will never miss the story of 53-year-old Temalesi and how she was nursed back to life
Churches focus on Disaster Management
The Church Agencies Network Disaster Operations (CAN DO) Fiji will continue to expand their reach working with churches and faith-based organisations in raising awareness and
USAID partners with ADRA to Support Economic Development in Vanua Levu
The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has awarded US$950,000 Pacific American Fund grant to Adventist Development and Relief Agency
UNDP partners with ADRA in the North
Ensuring land-based ecosystem is restored through land use control agriculture practices, vegetation clearing controls and soil conservation are the focus of the Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) Fiji and UNDP’s project in the Northern division implemented in three selected communities in Cakaudrove.
Tia’s Homegarden addresses nutrition needs
Tia has become health cautious thanks to ADRA’s Live More Abundantly Program. To invest in the health of her family, she has invested her time into homegardening and her family never lacks their nutrition meals daily.
Family Care Centre worker learns from Psychological First Aid Training
Susana (not her real name) works for a Family Care Centre run by a faith-based organisation in Lautoka. She has been working at this Centre
Food and Nutrition Security Project Inspires Women with Disabilities
Ms Litia Naitanui of the Rewa Organization of Persons with Disabilities took the lead role in organizing refreshments at the community handover of the Food
“Food and Nutrition Security is vital,” says Minister Rayalu
The Minister of Agriculture, Honorable Vatimi Rayalu today thanked the people of Lomawai for their commitment in working in collaboration with the Adventist Development and
Building A Resilient Lomawai Village
Lomawai becomes resilient Lomawai village in Nadroga, located roughly halfway between Nadi and Sigatoka, on the coastal side of the Queens highway, is known for
The European Union undertakes project monitoring in Koro Island – JOINT PRESS RELEASE
Koro, Fiji (14 November 2022). A delegation comprising of members of Civil Society Organizations, traditional leaders, government officials, representatives from the private sector as well
Building Food Resilience in Koro
On Koro Island, it is evident that agricultural development is critically important to improving food security and nutrition for the people. It is now thriving
Women Empowerment on Koro Island
What seemed like a long term goal to achieve for the women on Koro Island is nearing completion thanks to the income generated by the
Setareki adopts ‘Climate Smart Agriculture’ techniques
Setareki, 27, was already toiling the land when the LEAD project began implementation on the island in 2020. He is passionate about farming, and farming
Tidrai Champions Healthy Lifestyle
Seventy year-old Ratu Timoci Tidrai of Nakavu village in Nadi never misses a day in his farm. He remains active at his age as compared
Navatuyaba Villagers Produce Flour fom Root Crops
Villagers of Navatuyaba in the district of Toga in Rewa have now focused on planting more staple food after they have ventured into producing their
Monika Benefits from Lifestyle Medicine
Monika Raikatalau of Lololo Pine Station in the interior of Lautoka has been struggling with her weight for years. With it came many related risks
Diabetes Free After 25 Years
It’s not easy being living with Type 1 diabetes. For Eka Masi from Nakavu village in Nadi, this has been a life for her for
Improved Evacuation Centre in Saunaka
Saunaka village is one of the largest communities in Nadi, 5 minutes’ drive away from Nadi Town and home to more than 1000 people. While
Church becomes “Beacon of Hope”
Since the first outbreak of COVID-19 in Fiji, the Salvation Army Lautoka has been a beacon of hope to many in the Waiyavi communities. With
Visually Impaired Farmer Assisted Under Cash for Cultivation Initiative
Losing all your months of hard work in just a day could be very devastating. This was exactly how Jitendra Ram, and his 77 year-old
ADRA helps 43,000 Affected Fijians
ADRA Fiji provides food security and livelihood support to 8728 affected households nationwide during the COVID-19 crisis Life has been pretty hard for many Fijians
Single Mother Benefits from Cash for Cultivation Initiative
One of the biggest challenges for a single parent is finding a suitable way to support the livelihoods of their family. For 31 year-old Lusiana
NZ Aid helps in rebuilding lives
People of Naividamu in Macuata who were devastated by TC Yasa have a reason to smile today after receiving assistance to support their livelihood from
Clean Running Water for Naleba
Justice, Compassion & Love are the values that drive ADRA in their humanitarian and development work in more than 120 countries worldwide. For the Adventist
700 TC Harold Affected Households Assisted in Kadavu
Close to 700 households were assisted and more stand to benefit from the final phase of Church Agencies Network Disaster Operation (CAN DO) Tropical Cyclone Harold
ADRA helps in LTDD fight
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency Fiji is supporting the Government’s efforts on the ground in minimizing the risks of Leptospirosis, Typhoid, Dengue and Diarrhoea
ADRA Fiji Reaches Out To Affected Schools
Pritoritising education has always been paramount to the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Fiji. For that reason, 65 schools in the remote part of
Accountability Program benefits Cakaudrove
Three years ago, people from the village of Koronatoga in the coast of Cakaudrove East, were vulnerable to water-borne diseases. Their water supply was contaminated and they were exposed to
$1.8m EU Investment Benefits Cakaudrove through ADRA
The Yadrayadravi Accountability & Monitoring Project, an investment of $1.8million by the European Union that was implemented by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA),
Leaving No One Behind (CVA)
Rigieta Kaleka, 69, sat quietly inside her partially damaged home in Buliya, Kadavu, listening to passersby discussing incoming relief to her village following Tropical Cyclone
Water Scarcity in Vatulele
It’s just a little after 2pm and the students’ voices could be heard getting off the island’s only school bus. It’s in the middle of
Fiji Pro Resilience Project Ends in Macuata
The Vakarau Wai Fiji Pro Resilience Exit Program participants at the Labasa Civic Centre
17 years drought ends
Walking more than a kilometre through the rugged terrain to fetch drinking water was a norm for the residents of Naravuka Settlement in the province
Yadrayadravi Program Lifts School Performance in Cakaudrove
A vast improvement has been seen in the school results of Navatu Secondary School- moving from the category of being a ‘non-performing school’ to a
