National leader's first meeting with the denomination

Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez Reina, second from left, met with Adventist Church leaders at the National Palace on November 22 to learn about the church’s work in the nation and around the world. From left, Moises Javier, treasurer for the church in the country; Cesario Acevedo, the region’s church president; and Silvestre Gonzalez, the church’s executive secretary. [photo: courtesy Dominican Union]

Dominican Republic president meets with church leaders

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is expanding its response to meet the immediate needs of nearly 20,000 additional survivors after Cyclone Sidr made landfall over the low-lying coast of Bangladesh on November 15.

ADRA's initial response used boats to transport and distribute food packets to survivors.

ADRA expands response for survivors of Bangladesh cyclone

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For Cambodian subsistence fishermen, years of fishing from the muddy Mekong skews their assessment of the deceptively clear Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers. They often continue fishing a few feet down from “no fishing” signs posted by Stockton city officials.

For Cambodian fishing families, an effort to snag a healthier future

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Some 800 young people in the West African country of Mali are learning basic anatomy and health principles along with teamwork and leadership skills through a project that uses sports to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Among the efforts to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS it has led since 1985, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency runs preventative education programs around the world. This year, ADRA is distributing World AIDS Day kits to observe the December 1 awareness day. [photo: courtesy ADRA International]

ADRA to observe World AIDS Day December 1

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ADRA to observe World AIDS Day December 1