Monthly Archives: May 2017
AXIS Capital helps Adara reach people in need
By Pamela Barit Nolan, Partnerships Manager Bermuda, ADara Development Every day at Adara we are touched by stories of hope across the globe and grateful for the generosity of the people and organisations who help make our work possible. Stories … Read more
Menstruation: Time to break the silence
The average woman will spend 3,000 days in their lifetime menstruating. Yet all too often menstruation is hidden and not talked about, which can lead to damaging misconceptions. May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day. It’s a day to break the … Read more
Adara Week of Culture and Friendship 2017
By Rosie Gallagher, Adara Partnership Manager “So what do you want to do after school?” I ask Maya* and Sarita*, two of the “Adara Kids”, while we wait at the airport for our guests to arrive. We have to wait … Read more
Nurses: A Voice to Lead, Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
At Adara, we count ourselves lucky to have an amazing group of nurses as part of our team, or working for the local development partners we support. This group is spread across the world – in Uganda, Nepal and the … Read more
International Nurses Day Series: Meet Brandie Giles
Nurses are the heart of healthcare. They recognise the connection between social conditions and individual health. They know that to provide the best quality care, they need to look at the bigger picture. And they provide empathy and compassion when … Read more
International Nurses Day Series: Meet Najjujo Winnie
Nurses are the heart of healthcare. They recognise the connection between social conditions and individual health. They know that to provide the best quality care, they need to look at the bigger picture. And they provide empathy and compassion when … Read more
International Nurses Day Series: Meet Sue Prueitt
Nurses are the heart of healthcare. They recognise the connection between social conditions and individual health. They know that to provide the best quality care, they need to look at the bigger picture. And they provide empathy and compassion when … Read more
International Nurses Day Series: Meet Menuka Rai
Nurses are the heart of healthcare. They recognise the connection between social conditions and individual health. They know that to provide the best quality care, they need to look at the bigger picture. And they provide empathy and compassion when … Read more
MIDWIVES, MOTHERS AND FAMILIES: PARTNERS FOR LIFE
Today is International Day of the Midwife. It’s a day to give thanks for the hundreds of thousands of midwives around the world saving lives every day. It’s a day to acknowledge the difference a midwife can make between life … Read more
