Our History

ADRA has been operating in Nepal for over 37 years. Here are some of our milestones and memorable occasions:

General History of ADRA. 

1956– Established as Seventh-day Adventist Welfare Service (SAWS).

1958– Relief shipments to 22 countries with a total value of about $US485,000.

1962– Relief shipments increased to 29 countries with a total value of about $US2.3 million.

1970– Mission broadened from disaster relief into programs leading to long-term development.

1973– The name changed to Seventh-day Adventist World Service to reflect a move
into community development, not just welfare.

1983– The name was changed to ADRA, (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) ADRA in Nepal.

1987– ADRA Nepal was set up for development and relief work in Nepal, based in Banepa, ADRA’s work was focused mainly on health.

1994– Australian visitors supporting an ADRA medical program ADRA started personally sponsoring children to be able to attend school. This was to become the United for Education Program.

2004– ADRA builds 2 buildings in Khokana Leprosy Colony.