About Us
Our Purpose
To serve humanity so all may live as God intended.
Our Motto
Justice. Compassion. Love.
ABOUT ADRA
ADRA is the global humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church—part of the 20-million strong Adventist community, with hundreds of thousands of churches globally and the world’s largest integrated healthcare and education network.
ADRA delivers relief and development assistance to individuals in more than 118 countries – regardless of their ethnicity, political affiliation, gender, or religious association.
By partnering with local communities, organizations, and governments, ADRA is able to deliver culturally relevant programs and build local capacity for sustainable change.
Where ADRA works
ADRA’s work touches millions of lives in more than 118 countries around the world. ADRA’s on the ground approach allows immediate assistance in times of crisis and true partnership with the communities we serve.
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Our Leadership
Sandra Golding
CEO
Sandra Golding joined the Adventist Development and Relief Agency in the UK (ADRA-UK) in June 2024 as the CEO.
Sandra brings a wealth of experience from within the international development sector. Her professional journey working with several INGOs including ADRA International, has taken her to diverse regions where she has championed causes related to children’s education, women’s economic empowerment, resource mobilisation, communications, and marketing.
Sandra is passionate about the work that ADRA-UK undertakes supporting communities and helping to make a difference through our on-the-ground approach.
Sandra has a Masters in Business Administration, and continues to leave a lasting impact in the various spheres of social development and communication.
Helia Mateus
Chief FInance Officer
On 1 April 2022 we welcomed back, after a gap of 4 years Hélia Mateus in her role as Chief Finance Officer. Hélia left in 2018 to focus on her family but decided that the time was right to return to work for ADRA-UK. We are extremely pleased with her return to her old job.
Howa Avan-NOmayo
CHIEF PROGRAMMES OFFICER
Howa started his career in development by joining ADRA UK in 2007. He was appointed as Chief Programmes Officer (CPO) in 2012 and has since been working on the strategic direction and operations for ADRA-UK’s development and humanitarian work and programming. With a Masters degree in International Relations, he is also passionate about the opportunities that working for ADRA brings to be able to connect with people and communities from all over the world.
