Adventist Development and
Relief Agency Bahamas
Fundraising and Events
By supporting ADRA, your efforts are helping to change lives around the world. Join the supporters’ community who ignite positive change around the world, through the support of events and fundraisers.
Nonprofit = We couldn’t’ do any of this without YOU!
Please see the resources below to help make your event fun and hassle-free.
Walk A Mile In My Shoes
This fundraiser is to commemorate that which we have lost and the strength we hope to gain as we rebuild not only infrastructure but ourselves after Hurricane Dorian.
GOALS:
3 miles - the amount of days Hurricane Dorian lingered within The Bahamas
62 miles - the length of the Abaco Sea also known as Abaco Sound which form a chain of barrier islands which are called Abaco Cays
87.3 miles - the distance between Abaco and Grand Bahama
90 miles- the length of Great Abaco
95 miles- the length of Grand Bahama
1 mile = $1
Ration Meal Challenge
In times of conflict, drought, or other crisis, people need food fast. One way to ensure that they get the food they need to survive is through the distribution of ration meals.
What is a typical ration meal? The World Health Organization says a typical ration consists of 450 grams of cereal, 50 grams of pulses, 50 grams of oil, and 5 grams of iodized salt per person per day.
In refugee camps around the world, people are given rations that may consist of items such as beans, rice, sorghum, maize, oil, and salt. For the Ration Meal Challenge, we are encouraging participants to prepare the recipe below.
Join us in taking the Ration Meal Challenge!
Bean and Rice Recipe
Ingredients:
Beans:
1/3 cup of dried red beans
2/3 cups water
½ tsp vegetable oil
salt & pepper, to taste
Rice:
½ cup of Rice
1 cup water
Instructions:
1. Soak the beans overnight in cold water; drain.
2. Cook the beans and onion in the water for at least 2 hours.
3. When beans are tender, mash them up with the oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Bring the Rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to Low and cook covered for 12 minutes.
5. Divide the Rice and beans into 3 portions. One for breakfast, one for lunch and one for dinner.
How It Works
PLEDGE
Encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to join you in whichever challenge you choose!
Helping humanity always feels great when you do it with those you care about.
ACT
Every great adventure begins with the first step right?
Pick a day when you (and your team) will begin.
SHARE
Who doesn't love a story for a good cause?
Post your videos, photos and please tag us in them...we want to take this journey with you as we become #BahamasStrong!
#ADRABahamas
#JusticeCompassionLove
Other Fun Ideas
Game Night
Everyone loves a games’ night! All you need is to collect games, determine whether you want teams of players or individual participants, and have a few prizes for the winners. Sell simple foods and you will be surprised how easy and fun fundraising can be.
Themed Dinner
The theme could be a particular cuisine, a historical period or a specific colour. Enjoy fundraising while you have fun and be creative.
International Night
Traditional foods, musical items and cultural dress. Celebrate your community’s diversity by asking volunteers to make contributions based on their cultural heritage.
Trivia Night
With a few prizes that can be donated by local businesses, and by charging an entry fee, a trivia night can get a heap of people together to have a night of laughs!
Used Books Day
Collect used books, set up tables at home, school or church and ask people to make a donation for books they want to buy. This is a great way to fundraise for one of ADRA’s Education projects.
Karaoke
All-time favourite songs can make for a great singing competition. Add a ticket and the purchase of food and you are bound to have a good time and raise some good money
High Tea
Perfect for a women’s or girls’ group, an afternoon tea is a fun way to reconnect, relax and give to a worthy cause.
Jumbo Puzzle
Gather a group of friends, invest in a jumbo puzzle and book a few sessions of puzzle making. Charge a fee for participation.
PARTY
Host ANY party – birthday, graduation, engagement or anniversary and ask for a donation instead of gifts.
Bake Sale
If you love to bake why not get together with other bakers and have a bake sale to fundraise! Invite the community to contribute and attend.
Cooking Classes
Food, food, glorious food! Hold cooking classes for small groups and share your recipes and cooking skills. Charge a participation fee, advertise your event around your community and get ready to cook up a storm for a good cause.