Anticipatory Heatwave Response in 2025
New Delhi | 2025 — As India experienced record-breaking temperatures at the onset of 2025, ADRA India implemented a proactive Anticipatory Heatwave Response Plan to reduce the health and livelihood impacts of extreme heat across Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Implemented in close collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and local District […]
National Consultation to Strengthen Community Resilience Against Heatwaves Through Anticipatory Action
New Delhi | May 7, 2025 — As India continues to face the growing intensity and frequency of heatwaves driven by climate change, ADRA India, in partnership with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), co-organised a National Consultation on Anticipatory Action for Heatwaves and Their Impact on Communities at Risk. The consultation was hosted at […]
State-Level Consultation in Himachal Pradesh to Strengthen Community Resilience Through Anticipatory Action
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | April 24, 2025 — In light of the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh, ADRA India, in collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, organized a State-Level Consultation titled: “Strengthening Community Resilience through Anticipatory Action: […]
ADRA India Signs MoU with DHL Group to Strengthen Emergency Response through Logistics Support
New Delhi, April 10, 2025 — ADRA India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DHL Group (DHL) to enhance emergency response speed, quality, and effectiveness during natural disasters across India. As part of the partnership, DHL will provide critical logistics support to ADRA India, including handling, sorting, inventory management, and temporary storage of relief […]
Tamil Nadu Government Forms Committee for welfare of Sri Lankan Refugees; ADRA India to be Core Member
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, November 8, 2021: In a major step forward, ADRA India was confirmed by the government of Tamil Nadu on October 25, 2021 as one of the core members of the Advisory Committee to be formed for the welfare of Sri Lankan refugees living in Tamil Nadu. Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu […]
What’s Next in a Crisis that’s Far from Over?”
The first week of May has brought no relief to India, where surging cases of COVID-19 continue to dismantle the healthcare system. Since the start of the new month, nearly 400,000 people are getting sick with the virus every single day.
ADRA to Mount COVID-19 Response in India; to Set-up Oxygen Generation Plants
India is struggling with an unprecedented lethal second outbreak of COVID-19. With over 350,000 new cases every day and the total death toll crossing 254,000
COVID-19 Response in West Bengal
West Darakapur village in the Patharpratima Gram Panchayat, West Bengal is a very poor village with 1120 inhabitants. Primary livelihood of the inhabitants is agriculture and fishing.
HEROs as Change Agents in the Tea Communities of Assam
Tea Garden community or tea garden labour communities, are multi-ethnic groups of Tea Garden workers in Assam. It is a term used to denote active tea garden workers and their dependents, who reside in worker quarters
ACCHE Schools – Addressing Menstrual Health and Hygiene issues in Tea Gardens of Assam
India’s north-eastern state of Assam is known globally as the land of the tea. More than half of India’s tea production takes place in the state. However, the communities working in those tea estates and industries are some of the most marginalised groups