Founded in 1985, Adventists Development and Relief Agency Canada (ADRA Canada) was created by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church with the mission to work with poor people to create sustainable positive change. ADRA operates according to its Well-Being Triangle, which includes education, health, and sustainable livelihoods.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency Canada runs two main international programs: development programs and humanitarian and emergency assistance programs. It also runs a minor Canadian program which responds to disasters and emergencies. ADRA's international programs focus on seven areas - Disaster Response; Economic Development; Women; Food & Nutrition; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Education; and Children.

In F2018, Adventist Development and Relief Agency Canada reports running 34 relief projects and 16 development projects. These projects helped 1 million people in 28 countries. International program costs made up 99% of program spending for F2018 and Canadian program costs made up 1%. Of international program costs, 58% related to humanitarian and emergency assistance, and 41% related to development programs.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency Canada is a ­­­­large charity, with total donations of $10.0m in F2018. Administrative costs are 3% of revenues (excluding investment income) and fundraising costs are 7% of donations. For every dollar donated, 90 cents go to the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. Funding reserves of $7.3m can cover 5 months of annual program costs.

­­This charity report is an update that has been sent to ADRA Canada for review. Changes and edits may be forthcoming.

Updated on July 17, 2019 by Lauren Chin.