ADRA International
Global humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church delivering relief and development in 130+ countries
Adventist Development and Relief Agency International
GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout ADRA International
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Operating in more than 130 countries, ADRA delivers relief and development assistance to individuals regardless of ethnicity, political affiliation, or religious background. Working across nine impact areas, ADRA partners with communities, local organizations, and governments to improve quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Its Jordan office contributes to both emergency response and longer-term development programming in the region.
Mission
To serve humanity so that all people may live in dignity by providing disaster relief and long-term development assistance to vulnerable communities in more than 130 countries.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the global humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, founded in 1984 and operating in more than 130 countries, with an office in Amman serving Jordan and the wider region.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in JordanConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, ADRA International has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Jordan - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Jordan data
- GiveRadar's profile for ADRA International draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Jordan it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyADRA International is an international nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
ADRA International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 34 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Jordan is 36/100.
ADRA International is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
ADRA International is classified as an International organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
ADRA International is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Jordan nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Operating in more than 130 countries, ADRA delivers relief and development assistance to individuals regardless of ethnicity, political affiliation, or religious background. Working across nine impact areas, ADRA partners with communities, local organizations, and governments to improve quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Its Jordan office contributes to both emergency response and longer-term development programming in the region. ADRA International is an international organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1984.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Adventist Development and Relief Agency International is listed in Jordan. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Adventist Development and Relief Agency International is listed in Jordan. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewCause areas in Jordan
How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Jordan
Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.
Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
-
Mission statement · Published
-
Official website · On record
-
Headquarters address · On file
-
Direct contact · Email or phone published
-
Founding date · 1984
-
Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
-
Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
-
Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
-
Government registrationNo public registry ID
-
Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
-
Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyAre you the owner or a board member?
If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save ADRA International?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about ADRA International
- What is ADRA International?
- ADRA International is a international non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Operating in more than 130 countries, ADRA delivers relief and development assistance to individuals regardless of ethnicity, political affiliation, or religious background. Working across nine impact areas, ADRA partners with communities, local organizations, and governments to improve quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Its Jordan office contributes to both emergency response and longer-term development programming in the region.
- When was ADRA International founded?
- ADRA International was founded in 1984.
- Where is ADRA International located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is ADRA International trustworthy?
- ADRA International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is ADRA International's website?
- http://www.adra.org/
- Are donations to ADRA International tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.