Silver Spring, Maryland—The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is providing disaster relief to 3,525 people affected by the recent flooding in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil.

ADRA is distributing mattresses, water filters, and medical support to families with the greatest need.  The project, valued at $12,850 is funded by ADRA International, ADRA South America, and ADRA Bahia. ADRA Bahia also collaborated with two local organizations to provide a mobile clinic.

“We hope to bring better conditions to these people that have suffered [such] tremendous losses,” said Landerson Santana, ADRA director in Bahia.

The flooding took place on February 16, when excessive rain pounded Salvador City, causing landslides, property losses, and an increased risk of disease from unclean water in both rural and urban areas.

ADRA is present in more than 120 countries providing individual and community development and disaster relief without regard to political or religious association, age, or ethnicity.

Additional information about ADRA can be found at www.adra.org