Adventists in the News

Challenge Weekly, New Zealand - 2 November 2009

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) and the Seventh-day Adventist Church's Women's Ministries department have united to stop violence againsat women during the launch of a new advocacy campaign.

Titled EndItNow, the campaign calls Adventists around the world to work in their communities to stop violence against women and girls, campaign organisers said. The Campaign is aiming for one million signatures representing each of the 200 countries with an Adventist presence.  The signatures will be presented to the United Nations upon completion.

Hornsby Advocate, Australia - 5 November 2009

Nepalese women shunned by their communities because of a debilitating and humiliating medical condition will get the chance of a normal life with the help of two Wahroonga doctors.

Gynaecologists Andrew Booker and his father-in-law Gordon Campbell are preparing for a trip to Nepal to begin a long-term program to treat women suffering from uterine prolapse, also known as fallen womb.  They are going as part of the Sydney Adventist Hospital's Health Care Outreach program.

For 15 years the program in Nepal has provided surgery to correct cleft lips and palates and help those requiring burn scar reconstruction surgery. It will be the first time two gynaecology surgeons are on the team.

Ipswich News, Australia - 5 November 2009

The Ipswich community has united to stage a charity concert for the victims of the Samoan tsunami.

All money raised at the concert will be donated to the Adventist Development and Relief Agency. Which works with people in distress.

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