About Adara
We see a world in which each and every person has access to quality health, education and other essential services, no matter where they live.
Our mission is to bridge the world of business and the world of people in extreme poverty, and to support vulnerable communities with health, education and other essential services.
Our Model
The first part of the Adara Group is an international development organisation called Adara Development that has expertise in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, and Remote Community Development. Adara Development has worked in Nepal and Uganda since 1998.
The second part of the Adara Group consists of two businesses, Adara Partners and Adara Advisors, which are ‘for purpose’ rather than for profit. Their sole objective is to fund Adara Development’s administration and emergency project costs. This allows 100% of donations received by Adara Development to go directly to project-related costs.
From Adara’s inception to end of 2024, the Adara businesses have donated more than AUD $26.9 million to Adara Development. In addition, our donors have contributed more than AUD $52.3 million.
Since 1998, we have touched the lives of more than 700,000 people living in poverty as well as countless others through our influence, networks and knowledge sharing.
Our Story
We have been bridging worlds since 1998 when our founder, Audette Exel AO established Adara Development alongside our first business, Adara Advisors. Our goal was to demonstrate the power of business and partnership to accelerate transformation for communities in need.
Our Values
Our Strategy
Focus, Excellence and Impact:
Adara’s Roadmap to 30 Years and Beyond
Adara’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan is our bold roadmap for the next three years. Built on nearly three decades of deep service delivery, this strategy is anchored in three guiding themes – Focus, Excellence, and Impact – which will shape our programmes and operations throughout this period.
Grounded in our values, inspired by the communities we serve, and powered by partnership, this plan reflects our unwavering vision: every person deserves access to quality health, education, and essential services, no matter where they live.
Sustainability Committee
Sustainability is an important part of our work. Our Sustainability Committee, Chaired by Storai Sadat, leads and coordinates our environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.
This ensures our work has a positive impact on all our stakeholders, aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, and constantly strives to be best practice across all areas of sustainability.
Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) represents our dedication and our ongoing efforts to integrate the principles of reconciliation into our organisation. By aligning our actions with these principles, we aim to contribute positively to a more inclusive and respectful society.
Our People
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