The ADRA Network

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, following Christ’s example of being a voice for, serving, and partnering with those in need regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, political or religious affiliation. Our mission is to work with people in poverty and distress to create positive change and justice, through empowering partnerships and responsible action. ADRA Thailand is part of the ADRA Network, with a presence in 125 countries (see www.adra.org for details of operations worldwide).

In 1997 the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) granted ADRA general consultative status.

Financially, each ADRA office in the network, including ADRA Thailand, operates independently. ADRA Thailand receives grants and funds from donors around the world and is accountable to Thailand tax, auditing, aid and NGO (non-government organisation) policies and legal requirements.

As part of a global network, each ADRA office works under a similar vision, mission and belief statement. There is a uniform method for the planning, approval and implementation of projects and there is a desire to achieve 'best practice' in all activities.

ADRA offices are divided into two functions: Each office is considered either a supporting partner office or an implementing partner office.