ADRA DRC
Supporting vulnerable communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1984.
Our identity
ADRA DRC is the Congolese branch of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), an international humanitarian organization present in over 120 countries. Since 1984, it has built a deep relationship of trust with communities and local leaders across the Democratic Republic of Congo, regardless of ethnicity, gender, or religious association.
Our work is organized around four complementary areas: integrated health, water-sanitation-hygiene (WASH), food security, and financial inclusion — delivered through structuring programs such as TUDIENZELE in Kasaï and Pathways to Stability in North Kivu.
Our action relies on local teams and partners, for programs that are culturally relevant, sustainable, and accountable to the communities we serve.
Building resilience, restoring dignity, transforming lives
ADRA is committed to standing alongside communities to break the cycle of extreme poverty and vulnerability, through the development of sustainable livelihoods and restored dignity.
Goal for 2028 — 1 million direct participants
Justice, Compassion, Love
The principles that guide every action we take on the ground.
Connected
Rooted in local communities and linked to the global ADRA network, present in over 120 countries.
Courageous
A committed presence, including in the most difficult contexts, to reach the communities that need it most.
Compassionate
Action guided by justice, compassion and love for the most vulnerable.
How we work
Integrated Health
Maternal and child health, nutrition, vaccination, epidemic response.
WASH
Sustainable water, hygiene and sanitation.
Food Security
From emergency aid to agricultural self-sufficiency.
Financial Inclusion
Community savings (VSLA) and basic education.
Governance and institutional agility
A robust management structure for full transparency to donors.
Strategic steering
Leadership is provided by an Administrative Committee (ADCOM) made up of the Country Director, the Programs Director, the Finance Director, the Human Resources Manager, and the flagship program's Project Manager.
Oversight and accountability
ADCOM relies on a Board of Trustees for high-level decisions, ensuring governance in line with international standards.
Market expertise
Dedicated Procurement, Logistics and Finance departments ensure rigorous management of multilateral funding.
Trusted by
A global network, a local footprint
ADRA DRC draws on the international ADRA network — present in over 120 countries — while remaining firmly rooted in local Congolese realities, with teams and partners on the ground in each of its provinces of intervention.