ADRA AVC

Organization Description: 

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) was initiated by the Seventh-day Adventist church. The basis for its existence, its reason for being, is to follow Christ‚‚?s example by being a voice for, serving, and partnering with those in need.

ADRA seeks to identify and address social injustice and deprivation in developing countries. The agency‚‚?s work seeks to improve the quality of life of those in need. ADRA invests in the potential of these individuals through community development initiatives targeting Food Security, Economic Development, Primary Health and Basic Education. ADRA‚‚?s emergency management initiatives provide aid to disaster survivors.

Phone: 
00+58+416+7177930
Organizational Email: 
adra@asovecen.org.ve
Fax: 
00+58+212+4420590
Location: 
Calle 1 con 2da Avenida Diagonal CC Uslar Montalban
Caracas, 1010A
Venezuela
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Mission Statement: 

ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible actions.

Organizational Statement of Faith: 

ADRA BELIEVES . . .
That through humanitarian acts we make known the just, merciful and loving character of God.

That to work with those in need is an expression of our love for God.

That the compassionate ministry of Jesus is its own abundant motive and reward.

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
Yes
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
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