Who We Are

About ADRA Eswatini

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency working alongside communities in Eswatini since 2001.

Our Story

A Legacy of Compassion and Service

ADRA Eswatini was established in 2001 as the local affiliate of ADRA International — one of the world's largest faith-based humanitarian organisations, operating in over 130 countries. Rooted in the values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we serve regardless of religion, ethnicity, or politics.

Over more than two decades, we have built trusted partnerships with government ministries, UN agencies, and global donors to deliver integrated development programmes addressing the root causes of poverty and vulnerability. Today, our team works across all four regions of Eswatini — reaching some of the country's most marginalised communities.

Explore Our Work
Happy children from communities ADRA Eswatini serves, East Africa
2001
Est. · Mbabane, Eswatini
120K+
Beneficiaries Reached
4
Regions Served
23+
Years of Service
6
Active Programmes
Our Foundation

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

To serve humanity so all people may live as God intended — with dignity, respect, and the essentials of life.

Vision

A world in which every person experiences freedom, fullness, and transformation.

Faith-Driven

We serve regardless of religion, race, or politics — guided by the Seventh-day Adventist Church's global humanitarian mandate.

Community-Led

Every programme is designed with communities, not for them — ensuring local ownership and sustainable impact.

Accountable

We uphold the highest standards of financial transparency and programme monitoring, reporting openly to all stakeholders.

Collaborative

We partner with government, UN agencies, civil society, and the private sector to maximise impact and avoid duplication.

Milestones

Our Journey

01

2001 — Established

ADRA Eswatini officially registered as an NGO in the Kingdom of Eswatini, beginning work in Hhohho and Manzini regions.

06

2006 — First Major Grant

Received USAID funding to launch OVC support programmes reaching 12,000 children affected by HIV/AIDS.

12

2012 — WASH Expansion

Launched the WASH programme providing clean water and sanitation to over 5,000 people in rural Lubombo.

18

2018 — All Regions Reached

Expanded operations to all four regions — Hhohho, Manzini, Lubombo, and Shiselweni — for the first time.

22

2022 — Strategic Plan

Launched the 2022–2026 Strategic Plan anchoring all programmes in the Sustainable Development Goals.

24

2024 — 120,000 Milestone

Crossed 120,000 cumulative beneficiaries across all active programmes — a testament to 23 years of faithful service.

Our Partners

Supported By

Our programmes are made possible through the support of international donors and implementing partners.

USAID
UNICEF
World Food Programme
European Union
GIZ
ADRA International