Justice. Compassion. Conversations.

In Episode 5 of While on Earth, we sit down with Jayandra Seneviratna, Country Director for ADRA Sri Lanka—a leader whose passion for training, teaching methodology, and knowledge transfer goes beyond the boardroom. Jayandra shares how empowering people through learning is not just part of the strategy—but a personal mission rooted in transformation and long-term impact. From community workshops t...

In this episode of WOE (While on Earth), we sit down with Santhosh Pattar, the Acting Country Director for ADRA India. Santhosh is a passionate humanitarian, deeply committed to serving communities in need. For him, being a humanitarian is not just a job—it’s a calling, a purpose, and a way of life. Join us as he shares his inspiring journey, the challenges and rewards of humanitarian work, and wh...

In this exciting and heartfelt episode of WOE: While on Earth (Season 2, Episode 3), we sit down with Sahara Anae, International Programme Director at ADRA New Zealand, a passionate advocate for change and development in the Pacific. 🌏💙 Born and raised in the Pacific, Sahara is deeply committed to empowering her people and finding innovative, community-driven solutions for sustainable developmen...

In this inspiring episode of While on Earth video podcasts, we sit down with Plinio Vergara, the Director of ADRA Central America. Plinio shares his beautiful journey of joining ADRA, his life experiences, and his unwavering passion for working with people and empowering communities. His story is a testament to the impact of dedication and compassion, offering an uplifting perspective that will in...

Join us in the first episode of "While on Earth" Season 2, where we sit down with Mark Webster, Chief Strategy Officer at ADRA International. In this enlightening episode, Mark delves into his profound passion for storytelling and its pivotal role in ADRA's mission. Explore how ADRA uses powerful stories to foster global connections and drive community engagement. Learn from Mark why storytelling...

In today’s episode, we sit with Marsaulina (Lina) Pasaribu, the Programs Director for ADRA Timor Leste. Lina discusses her passion for working with communities and her impactful journey at ADRA. She shares insights on the challenges and triumphs of her role, offering a heartfelt perspective on making a difference in Timor Leste. As Lina has decided to leave the ADRA team, we wish her all the best...

Today, we sit with Prakash Thakur, Program Coordinator of Humanitarian Aid & DRR of ADRA Deutschland, who has been a natural leader in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency Management. Prakash shares his views and experiences in DRR. We hope you will enjoy today’s episode. #DisasterRiskReduction #EmergencyManagement #DRR #Leadership #PrakashThakur #Resilience #CrisisManagement #DisasterP...

Today we talk to Rajan Jesurathnam Pydimalla, about his personal passion for community service and how it impacts the way he contributes towards ADRA’s mission. #ServiceInAction #ADRAImpact #HumanitarianWork #MakingADifference #communityservice Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/justice-compassion-conversations--6168923/support .

Today we sit with Aki Sugimoto, the Programs Director for ADRA Japan. Aki has a passion for travel and has been to many parts of the world. Obviously this influences how she approaches ADRA’s work and she shares a little bit of it with us. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/justice-compassion-conversations--6168923/support .

In this episode, we sit with Elvis Walemba the Programs Director for ADRA Thailand who is passionate about service. Elvis is connected with regional and international forums related to “statelessness” and is putting his knowledge into practice in the work that he does. We hope you are inspired by this episode. #interview #podcast #youthopportunities #youthengagement #networking #communityengagemen...

Today we sit with Zivayi Nengomasha, Chief Collective Impact Officer, ADRA International and discuss how you can be involved in development programs. Some of the resources referred to in the discussion are still in draft strange, and we will be happy to share them with you once they are finalized. We hope this episode will encourage you to work more with youth and involve them in your work! Become...

In this episode of While on Earth, we sit with Howa Avan-Nomayo, the Programs Director of ADRA UK. Howa is passionate about working with indigenous knowledge within the community development context and shares interesting modal practices in Nigeria. You can access more information about Howa is sharing through the link below.  https://hbr.org/2021/05/a-nigerian-model-for-stakeholder-capitalism Tha...

In today’s episode, we sit with Mrs. Levy Gutierrez the Program Manager of ADRA Philippines who is passionate about Community Development. Levy is a professional and energetic leader and we have seen her commitment and passion to do her best for the people she serves. Community Development is a complex and challenging task but one that is also fulfilling and meaningful. Please stay with us as we e...

“While on Earth” (WOE) , the video podcast of ADRA Asia , focuses on highlighting the talents, skills, personal passions, and technical details through the stories of individuals from various walks of life. The show will share knowledge and bring the ADRA network closer together.  The intention of the title “While on Earth” is to focus our attention on our responsibilities towards each other while...