Adventist Development and Relief Agency

Mission

ADRA's mission statement is: ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible actions. ADRA says the reason for its existence is "to follow Christ's example by being a voice for, serving, and partnering with those in need".

History

ADRA was established as the Seventh-day Adventist Welfare Service (SAWS) in November 1956. The name was changed to Seventh-day Adventist World Service in 1973.
In 1983, the organisation was renamed the 'Adventist Development and Relief Agency' to better reflect its missions and activities.

International Development Degree Program

In 1996 ADRA and Andrews University established the ADRA Professional Leadership Institute (APLI). The institute provided field-based training and continuing professional education to ADRA staff around the world. By the year 2000, the APLI program was used as a model by the Food Aid Management members as an example of "best practices for local capacity building." The model was well received by Africare, World Vision, and others. By 2003, the ADRA and Andrews University partnership offered a Master's Degree in International Development. More than 160 students had graduated. Sixty of those graduates had moved into management positions across the network. Seventh-day Adventist institutions of higher education on four continents offered degrees in International Development.

United Nations

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) granted ADRA general Consultative Status in 1997.

Emergency Response

In 2005, ADRA responded to over 50 emergencies worldwide and benefited at least 28 million people.

Sejarah

ADRA Indonesia is an international development NGO legally registered before the Public Notary, Samsul Hadi, SH, on Notary Letter no. 48th on February 21st, 1991 and also registered in Social Department of Government of Indonesia (GoI), with Institution Registered List Letter No. 05.40606.837U and Operational Permit no. 03.40606/078.6U.
ADRA Indonesia head office is located at Gedung Pertemuan Advent 4th floor, Jl. MT Haryono Blok A Kav. 4-5, Jakarta Selatan 12810, and is responsible toward overall projects conducted in Indonesia.
ADRA Indonesia began in 1981 with Mother & Child Health Project in Mahakam, South Kalimantan and 7 similar projects in several provinces including East Java, East Nusa Tenggara, Irian Jaya and North Sulawesi.
ADRA Indonesia had also been conducted 13 Water Supply Projects, Agriculture, providing bridges and orphanage building. ADRA Indonesia also provide emergency relief and disaster response toward affected population
In the 1990’s to beginning of 2000 ADRA Indonesia committed to serve community development program focused on women and children development. Many programs had been conducted throughout Indonesia covering: Mother & Child Health and Agriculture Project (MCHA Project), Micro Credit Project (SED and Women Empowerment), HIV/AIDS Prevention, Agriculture Consultation, Sanitation, Education and disaster response.
In project implementation, ADRA Indonesia as the Implementing Country is supported by ADRA Worldwide network, both financially and technically.

Hubungan dengan Gereja Masehi Advent Hari Ketujuh

ADRA Indonesia’s relationship with the Church is central to the mission of both. In common with all relationships, it undergoes change and transition through dialogue.
   To strengthen the relationship between ADRA Indonesia and the church, thereby providing for even more effective future co-operation.
   ADRA Indonesia works with those in need, regardless of their relationship to the church.
   ADRA Indonesia’s first focus is on meeting individual’s immediate needs.
   ADRA Indonesia’s work is integral to the church in that it provides a social ministry - caring for needs and individuals not specifically the focus of other church institutions. Consequently, the church’s mission is incomplete without ADRA Indonesia’s distinctive ministry.
In fulfilling its mission, ADRA Indonesia becomes a key partner in community development. In order to do this successfully, ADRA Indonesia must carry out the following tasks, among others:
   Successful design and implementation of all projects.
   Successful sharing of financial responsibility between ADRA Indonesia and the Church.
ADRA Indonesia representatives and community leadership work together in planning these development activities, which are then managed by the Project coordinator, under the supervision of the Programs Director/ Country Director.