In the dry northeastern desert region of Brazil, Maranatha Volunteers International has been busy drilling water wells. This region does not receive much rain and residents must either collect dirty water or pay for water delivery that is not affordable for most. These issues are no longer a con...
“Poetry helps me hone my storytelling as I try to convey narrative in my writing. It keeps me in check, forces intentionality, and helps me clarify my thoughts.”
The East End Seventh-day Adventist Church on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands territory recently began offering an electrical and electronics maintenance course to residents on the island. The initiative is meant to enhance the skills and abilities of residents of Fat Hog’s Bay and the surro...
Three earthquakes rocked the west Sulawesi region of Indonesia from January 14 to 16, measuring at 5.9, 6.2 and 5.0 magnitudes on the Richter scale. The districts of Mamuju, Majene, and Poliwali Mandar were impacted the most where reportedly 932 people were wounded and 84 casualties occurred. T...
The social educational project “Il Marciapiede Didattico, Disabilita il Pregiudizio” (The Educational Sidewalk, Disabling Prejudice), coordinated by Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Itlay, has become a research project investigating how to reduce discrimination against people living...
The health principles presented by the Adventist Church reinforce the need for individual and collective care.