ADRA Samoa

𝑨𝑫𝑹𝑨 𝑺𝑶𝑼𝑻𝑯 𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑰𝑭𝑰𝑪 𝑹𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑴𝑬𝑬𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮

- Fijian for “invitation” - a call to gather, serve, and journey together.

14 - 17 September - It was truly an inspiring and enriching experience, bringing together leaders from across our region and our leaders from our ADRA International office under the theme “Called to Serve. Equipped for Mission.”

Over the course of the meeting, participants engaged in meaningful discussions, shared valuable experiences, learned from one another, and strengthened networks that will continue to support our shared mission. The gathering provided an opportunity to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, address challenges and explore new ways to serve our communities with greater purpose and impact.

As we have returned to our respective countries, we do so encouraged, better equipped, and united in our commitment to serve with -

✔️Justice
✔️Compassion
✔️Love

We thank ADRA South Pacific for the chance to be part of this and also, to ADRA Fiji for hosting.

https://record.adventistchurch.com/2026/09/23/south-pacific-adra-gathering-focuses-on-equipping-churches-for-mission/

South Pacific ADRA gathering focuses on equipping churches for mission More than 40 ADRA and Church leaders gathered in Fiji to workshop community initiatives through the developing Mission Ready program.

🌞 Top of the morning, Samoa! 💧

El Niño is a reminder that every drop counts! 💦 Let’s save water, avoid waste, and use only what we need.

Save water today, so there’s enough for tomorrow.

EL NINO - Recommended Actions

As El Nino conditions persist over Samoa for the next few months, the public is advised to adhere to the following recommended key actions to mitigate risks:
1. Avoid burning rubbish – strong winds can quickly spread fires and increase wildfire risks.
2. Limit outdoor activities during peak hours – stay cool and avoid prolonged exposure to heat.
3. Conserve water – avoid unnecessary water use and practice water conservation.
4. Protect yourself from the sun – wear a hat and use sunscreen.
5. Watch out for heat-related symptoms and to seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
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Ele Nino – Gaioiga e fa’aitiitia ai a’afiaga mai le tau vevela ma mago

A o fa'aauau pea tulaga o le Ele Niño i Samoa, e fautuaina le mamalu o le atunu'u ina ia usitaia gaioiga nei, ina ia fa'aitiitia ai lamatiaga, aemaise o le puipuiga o le saogalemu:
1. Taofi le susunuina o lapisi po'o otaota e fa’aitiitia ai mu - e faigofie ona sosolo vave le afi ona o savili malolosi, ma fa'ateleina ai le ono tulai mai o afi tetele i vaomatua ma laufanua.
2. Fa’aititia gaoioiga i fafo i taimi e sili ona vevela – ia taumafai e malu ma aua le fa'ala.
3. Fa’aaoga tatau le suavai ma alo ese mai le fa'aogaina o le suavai e le mana'omia.
4. Puipui oe mai le la mo lou soifua maloloina - fai se pulou ma fa'aaoga kulimi e puipuia ai lou tino mai le vevela o le la.
5. Vave vaai se fomai pe a ono alia’e ni aafiaga mafua mai le vevela.

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| ▪️This September, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) teams from across the South Pacific will come together in Fiji for the KACIVI Regional Kibung; a special gathering focused on connection, collaboration, learning and mission.

ADRA Australia🇦🇺 ADRA New Zealand🇳🇿 ADRA Fiji🇫🇯 ADRA Papua New Guinea🇵🇬 ADRA Samoa🇼🇸 ADRA Solomon Islands🇸🇧 ADRA Vanuatu🇻🇺

Led by ADRA South Pacific, the event will also be attended by SDA church leaders and ADRA Global leaders as well as regional leaders, staff and representatives will gather for three days to share experiences, strengthen partnerships and prepare for the work ahead.

As the humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, ADRA serves communities around the world through disaster response, health, education and livelihood initiatives, working alongside people to create lasting change.

At KACIVI, we come together around a shared calling:

💚Justice💚Compassion💚Love💚

✅Seven offices✅One region✅One shared mission.

📢 Notice of Office Closure

The ADRA office will be closed today, Monday, September 7, 2026, due to scheduled operational commitments.

We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, during regular business hours. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your continued support!

🌱🍃 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

A successful monitoring visit was conducted for three SDA local churches - Asau and Iva in Savai‘i, and Nu‘u in Upolu - who have established vegetable gardens under the Disaster Ready Church Project, proudly funded by the South Pacific Division.

The progress of these gardens reflects the commitment of the respective churches to strengthen food security and provide a sustainable approach to support their local churches financially. This initiative ensures that congregations are better prepared to respond and recover quickly before, during, and after disasters.

Together, we are building resilience and empowering communities through faith and action. 💪🙏

ADRA Samoa representatives were pleased to participate in Exercise LONGREACH 26, supporting efforts to strengthen Samoa’s national disaster preparedness, coordination, communication, and emergency response systems. The exercise provided an important opportunity for participating agencies to test the National Tsunami Response Plan and strengthen decision-making and coordination during emergency situations. ADRA Samoa is proud to contribute to partnerships 🤝 that build stronger, safer, and more resilient communities across Samoa.

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 – 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) wishes to remind the people of Samoa of the serious conditions currently being experienced during this time of year due to changing weather patterns.

We have observed dry conditions and strong trade winds at this time of year, associated with El Niño (warmer/drier weather conditions). These changes have increased the dryness of the soil, dry grass, vegetation and forests, creating conditions where fires can start and spread easily, posing a serious risk to public safety.
There have also been an increasing number of calls for assistance involving fires, putting the safety of people, families, homes and property at risk.

The recent bushfire last week in the villages of Samalaeulu and Pu‘apu‘a in Savai‘i is a strong wake-up call for all of us and the nation. We must remain vigilant and take every precaution to prevent fires that could damage family land and property, and threaten the health and safety of our communities.

🚫 STOP
• Burning rubbish or waste.
• Throwing cigarette butts along roadsides, in bush areas, or in dry areas exposed to the sun.
• Leaving cooking unattended in kitchens, ovens, outdoor cooking areas or over open flames.

✅ BE VIGILANT
• Keep areas that can easily catch fire or become exposed to heat and flames clear and protected.
• Check and ensure that electrical wiring and appliances in your home are safe and in good working condition.
• Switch off electrical appliances when they are not being used.
• After cooking, make sure all charcoal, embers and fires are completely extinguished and no longer burning.
• Store flammable materials in a safe place, away from heat sources and anything that could easily ignite them.
• Monitor areas with dry grass and vegetation, especially during strong winds, and never use fire to burn vegetation or rubbish at any time of the day during these dry conditions.

PREVENTING FIRES IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY.

For Any Emergency Call 911 Immediately