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1. ADRA Myanmar Profile |
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 ADRA Myanmar is organized as a
non profit, non government,
development and relief
international organization, an
independent, humanitarian agency
established by the Seventh-day
Adventist Church with the
specific purpose of individual
and community development and
disaster response. ADRA helps
people without regard to age,
gender, ethnicity, or political
or religious association; need
being the fundamental criteria
for all concerned interventions.
This directive is an outgrowth
of a deeply held belief that
human life is infinitely
valuable.
ADRA is an international network
of independent ADRA country
offices that operates in 125
countries around the world with
development and relief
assistance valued at $US175
million in 2005, benefiting over
24 million people world wide.
ADRA set up in Myanmar in the
year 1984 and signed MOU with
the Ministry of Health in July
20, 1993 and renewed on Feb 3,
2006. ADRA Myanmar is also
preparing to sign MOU with the
Ministry of Agriculture and
Boarder Development, currently.
The
central office is located in the
capital city of Myanmar and 7
satellite offices in:
Pyinsalu Township,
Ayeyardwaddy Division
Wakema Township, Ayeyardwaddy
Division
Pakokku Township, Magwe
Division
Hsi Hsaing Township, Southern
Shan State
Laukai Township, Kokant
Special Region 1, Northern Shan
State
Namtit Township, Wa Special
Region 2, Northern Shan State
Buthitaung & Maung Daw
Township, Northern Rakhine State
The
program has six cores:
Water& Sanitation
Food Security
Primary Health
Basic Education
Disaster Rehabilitation
Infrastructures
Groups of people targeted by
each project include poor
families, disaster victims,
children and youth,
school-drop-outs, mothers,
teachers, farmers, herders, etc.
The organizations operation has
been guided by the Board members
which consist of key personnel
of its mother organization, the
Seventh-day Adventist church.
The organization is audited
internally by its internal
auditors from the division in
South East Asia and its projects
are audited by external
independent auditors. The main
donors include UN Agencies, EC,
SDC, AusAid, NZAid, and ADRA
network offices such as ADRA
Australia, ADRA Canada, ADRA
Germany, ADRA Japan, ADRA New
Zealand, ADRA USA, ADRA Norway
and ADRA Swiss.
2.
ADRAs Belief statement
ADRA
believes....
Through humanitarian acts we
make known the just, merciful,
and loving character of God.
To work with those in need is
an expression of our love for
God.
The compassionate ministry of
Jesus is its own abundant motive
and reward.
It is an agency of change, and
an instrument of grace and
providence.
A true and equitable
partnership with those in need
will result in a practical and
dynamic relationship and in
sustainable change.
Age, gender, race, and culture
enrich our communities and our
endeavors, and are assets to be
nurtured and developed.
In participatory development
which is gender inclusive and
provides equal opportunity to
individuals of differing ethic,
religious and cultural
backgrounds.
All persons have equal rights
to health, education,
self-realization, and
fulfillment of socio-economic
potential.
The complete utilization of
women's capabilities is a vital
component of the development
process and of a successful
society.
Every child should have a
future filled with opportunity,
and the freedom to choose his or
her future.
Information and participatory
training free individuals to
fulfill their potential.
Families and communities are
the building blocks of personal
character and society.
Its constituencies are defined
through its primary
relationships, including the
Church, the donors, the
communities, and other
development partners.
Each society must care for and
faithfully manage the natural
resources of the world.
All resources, opportunities,
and advantages are gifts which
must be responsibly managed and
shared.
Integrity at every level is an
appropriate expectation due all
partners in the development
process.
3.
ADRAs Mission Statement
ADRA's
mission is to .....
Reflect the character of God
through humanitarian and
developmental activities.
Actively support communities
through a portfolio of
development activities which are
planned and implemented
cooperatively.
Provide assistance in
situation of crisis or chronic
distress, and work toward the
development of long-term
solutions with those affected.
Work through equitable
partnerships with those in need
to achieve positive and
sustainable change in
communities.
Build networks which develop
indigenous capacity, appropriate
technology, and skills at all
levels.
Develop and maintain
relationships with our partners
and constituents which provide
effective channels for mutual
growth and action.
Promote and expand the
equitable and participatory
involvement of women in the
development process.
Advocate for and assist in the
increased use of communities'
capacities of their environment.
Facilitate the right and
ability of all children to
attain their full potential, and
assist in assuring the child's
survival to achieve that
potential.
4.
Listing of the Operating
Principles
ADRA upholds its beliefs
and mission in its decision
making at all levels.
ADRA maintains a balance in
all allocation of resources
which allows for the continued
viability of both relief and
development
activities at all levels.
ADRA maintains a full
commitment to long-term
sustainable development
initiatives which are
appropriate to local needs.
ADRA responds promptly,
effectively, and appropriately
to human and natural disasters.
ADRA undertakes humanitarian
and developmental assistance,
avoiding discrimination based on
race, ethnicity, gender,
political or
religious affiliation.
ADRA ensures an efficient
channel between identified needs
and donor and constituent
resources.
ADRA recognizes that its
constituencies are diverse but
identifiable and is sensitive to
each constituency's needs.
ADRA is committed to technical
excellence in all its
activities.
ADRA implements development
processes which are based on
community needs assessment and
which incorporate appropriate
input from all participating levels.
ADRA furthers the growth and
health of communities through
developmental assistance to
economic infrastructure,
schools, health
care facilities, and other services.
ADRA promotes effective
quality communication throughout
its network.
ADRA periodically evaluates
and redefines its policies
through self-appraisal and
assessment to improve its
operations.
ADRA acknowledges that its
personnel are of essential value
and must, therefore, be treated
with fairness, respect, and
equity.
ADRA carries out policies
which define and dedicate
appropriate resources to the
development and upgrading of its
human
resources.
ADRA incorporates women into
all levels of its operations and
promotes an equitable role for
women in the development
process.
ADRA promotes its public
profile through ongoing public
awareness programs.
ADRA improves awareness of
developmental issues and
provides additional avenues and
mechanisms for constituencies'
response and action.
ADRA is committed to enlarging
its donor base among individual,
corporate, and governmental
entities, matching its expansion
to
correspond to managerial, technical and community capacities, and
organizational maturity.
5.
ADRA Myanmar's Vision
"To partnership with communities
in need so that each individual
is better able to realize
his/her full potential within
the restraints of the
environment in which they live"
6.
Objectives of ADRA Myanmar
"To assess and serve the needs
and capacity of the people of
Myanmar. To uphold the dignity
and value of all people,
recognizing the obligation to
enhance the quality of life of
communities and individuals
without reference to ethnic,
political or religious
affiliation."
7.
ADRA-Myanmar have 130 staffs in
total
Head Office: 12 Staffs
Northern Shan State : 33
Staffs
Southern Shan State : 15
Staffs
Dry Zone: 11 Staffs
Delta: 21 Staffs
Northern Rakhine State: 50
Staffs
8.
Contacting Address
Country Director :
Marcel
Wagner
Address
: 72 U Wisara Road, Dagon 11191,
Yangon, Myanmar.
E-Mail
: adra-marcel@mail4u..com..mm
Phone
: +95-1-240900 / 380419
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