ADRA - Adventist Development and Relief Agency (Cameroon)

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International is an independent humanitarian agency established in 1984 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the specific purposes of individual and community development and disaster relief with the following mission: REFLECT the character of God through humanitarian and developmental activities. ACTIVELY SUPPORT communities in need through a portfolio of development activities which are planned and implemented cooperatively. PROVIDE assistance in situations of crisis or chronic distress, and work toward the development of long-term solutions with those affected. WORK through equitable partnerships with those in need to achieve positive and sustainable change in communities. BUILD networks that develop indigenous capacity, appropriate technology, and skills at all levels. DEVELOP and maintain relationships with our partners, which provide effective channels for mutual growth and action. PROMOTE and expand the equitable and participatory involvement of women in the development process. ADVOCATE for and assist in the increased use of communities capacities to care for and responsibly manage the natural resources of their environment. FACILITATE the right and ability of all children to attain their full potential, and to assist in assuring the child's survival to achieve that potential.