The Adventist Development and Relief

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a humanitarian agency that emerged with the purpose of collecting supplies, clothing and medicine for those afflicted by wars, natural disasters and other catastrophes. In its 2004 reports, ADRA reported assisting 24 million people, with approximately $159 million invested. It has on its staff more than 6000 employees. In 2007 it was operating in 125 countries. With such a large NGO, the responsibility became even greater. A seal was needed to prove the authenticity of those documents officially issued by ADRA.