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ADRA Cayman accepted the call as stewards of the Cayman community, to assist those less fortunate in need for basic food and sanitary supplies for the 2011 Christmas holidays. We know all too well the great need out in the Cayman Islands community today, ADRA Director Benny Moore says. Deputy ADRA Director Dean Evans also champions the call to reach out to the community during this time of year, as he stated; “We know that there are families of all different backgrounds that need some assistance in meeting their basic needs and ADRA is committed to meeting the needs of our community.”

ADRA Cayman partnered with Fosters Food Fair (IGA) across Grand Cayman and had our volunteers out with their mission faces on. ADRA , through the partnership of FFF, were able to collect a significant amount of non perishable food items that resulted in a very successful food drive for the community. ADRA’s Deputy Director Dean Evans says that they were already in contact with key government agencies that work closely with the special needs of the community and was expecting to hand over a vary large quantity of food gift donations in the coming days. There will also be similar food gift packages donated through the various Seventh-day Adventist Church officers to persons of the communities in their respective districts.

ADRA Cayman wish to thank the Fosters Food Fair (IGA) management, Mr. Woody Foster for his role in assisting in this invaluable community program as well as to that of Heston Ltd. who donated two pallets of similar nonperishable items to support the food drive.

A special thank you to all our ADRA volunteers and to all those that contributed to this community outreach program. With Gods blessings to all during the Christmas holiday season!

ADRA Japan has responded with shelter, water, food and free WiFi at its office in central Tokyo for victims stranded in the wake of yesterdays massive 8.9 quake which resulted in a 32ft high tsunami (tidal wave). Many lives have been confirmed lost and estimates are currently at around 1500.

ADRA Japan currently carrying out assessments to determine what are the immediate needs and where are the highest most urgent supplies needed.

ADRA Cayman will convene a special meeting this week to determine how best we can assist the community of Japan and those left with nothing. Please remember the families of Japan in your prayers!

More ADRA updates to follow!

ADRA Deputy Director presents Mr. Anglin with check for assistance

 3 year old Darion Denzel Anglin is the victim of random seizures . Doctors locally can’t determine the reasons for these random attacks on little Darion after submitting numerous medical tests and now his family has been summoned to Miami Children’s Hospital for emergency evaluations. However, to have these emergency medical tests undertaken, the family will first have to raise some CI $10,000 for initial medical examination costs. Read the rest

ADRA invites all its fellow Adventists and the general public of the Cayman Islands to join us this Saturday night at the GT Adventist Church at 7:30 pm. We will take nominations for various new executive board posts as well as for District Administrators. We will also share activities undertaken during 2010 and the many projects for 2011.

Come out and hear what ADRA has been doing and where we are going and also come see how you can get involved! If you’re interested, fill out the attached ADRA form and submit it at the meeting if you wish to become a ADRA volunteer.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Wahroonga, New South Wales — The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia has expanded its response to Cyclone Yasi by deploying generators, chainsaws, helmets, safety equipment, mattresses and linen to be used in the relief and recovery efforts in the devastated region. As the communities in North Queensland come to terms with the initial shock of the devastation of Cyclone Yasi, the next biggest issue is to start rebuilding homes, businesses and livelihoods.

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ADRA Distracted Driving photo

No Cell Phone Driving

ADRA Cayman launches its latest community development pogram; ‘ADRA Against Cell Phone Driving’. Why did ADRA take on this community program?

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Waterborne disease a growing concern as hundreds of thousands lack shelter and  clean water. The humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (ADRA) is redoubling relief work in northern Pakistan, a region devastated by recent flooding where residents now face widespread disease. Read the rest

Adventist Volunteers

The ADRA Executive Board would like to express congratulations to all the participants that attended the training seminar at the Prospect Primary School on May 12-13. This seminar was offered by Hazard Management Cayman Islands Shelter Operation team. Of the 125 attendees, over 35 ADRA and Adventist church volunteers were successful in completing this course and received their certificate at the end of the training. Thanks to HMCI and those who supported this event.  May God continue to grant us the wisdom and strength to serve the greater community to the fullest of our abilities.

ADRA Cayman volunteers working in completing their phase II missionary works during the Easter week of 2009 to the Miskitu Coast in Ahuas, Honduras to continue building a much needed medical clinic and church hall for the island villagers. Read the rest

On Thursday January 15, 2009, ADRA Cayman had its Disaster Recovery, Relief and Damage Assessment training through the Hazard Management Cayman Islands [HMCI] team. In attendance were Pastor E. D. Clarke, President of the Cayman Islands Conference, ADRA Director; D. Benny Moore, ADRA Deputy Director; D. Mitch Evans, teachers from  the Cayman Academy School, various members of the church and the greater Cayman community. Read the rest