ADRA Sverige (ADRA Sweden)

What ADRA Sverige (ADRA Sweden) does

ADRA Sverige is the Swedish national branch of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), the global humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Headquartered at Olof Palmes gata 25 in Stockholm, the organization operates as part of a network spanning over 120 countries with thousands of employees and volunteers, leveraging the Seventh-day Adventist Church's global base of over 21 million members, hundreds of thousands of congregations, and one of the world's largest integrated health and education systems. ADRA Sverige's mission is to combat poverty and respond to humanitarian crises through programs in Health & Water, Education, Economic Empowerment, and Disaster Relief, serving vulnerable populations in over 120 countries regardless of political affiliation or background.

The organization funds its operations through a diversified mix of revenue streams: one-time individual donations via Swish, bank transfers, and credit cards; recurring monthly giving through the Framtidsfadder (Future Sponsor) child and family sponsorship program; corporate partnerships for CSR and employee engagement; church and congregation-based collective giving; and secondhand retail operations. A Gåvoshop (Gift Shop) sells symbolic charitable gifts, and branded merchandise such as the ADRA bracelet supports awareness and fundraising. Financial transparency is high: 96% of donations went directly to humanitarian operations in 2024, with only 4% allocated to fundraising and administration.

ADRA Sverige is certified by the European Commission's DG ECHO as a Potential Programmatic Partner, providing institutional credibility and access to EU humanitarian funding. The organization maintains named institutional partnerships with Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), Radiohjälpen, Musikhjälpen, Water for All, and Swedish Mission Church (SMC), alongside corporate partners such as Alekarr Ekologiska gård, Loxia, and KAR. Its go-to-market relies on direct-to-consumer donation appeals via website and Swish, seasonal campaigns (Ice Cream Against Poverty), acute crisis appeals (Ebola, Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine), and ecosystem-driven giving through churches and corporate CSR programs.

Name

ADRA Sverige (ADRA Sweden)

Legal name

Sjundedags Adventistsamfundet

Website

https://adra.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ADRA Sverige is the Swedish branch of the global ADRA humanitarian network, the relief agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It funds health, water, education, economic empowerment, and disaster relief programs across 120+ countries through donations, monthly sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and secondhand retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) and Emergency Livelihood Support (BPAGAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) / Emergency Social Assistance (BPADADAI), International & Global Public Health Aid Administration (Government Donors) (HLAJALAO), Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program Management (BPADAOAC)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Disaster relief operations
• Child sponsorship programs
• International development aid
• Charitable fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual donations and gifts: One-time and recurring monetary donations from private individuals, made via Swish, bank transfers, credit card, or the organization's e-commerce gift shop. Donors can give to general operations or specific campaigns (e.g., Ebola response, Gaza crisis).
2. Monthly giving / sponsorship (Framtidsfadder): Recurring monthly donations through a godparent/sponsorship program (Framtidsfadder) that supports specific children and families with long-term assistance in water, food, education, and economic security.
3. Corporate partnerships: B2B partnerships with companies (shown on website as logo partners) and engagement programs for businesses wanting to support humanitarian work.
4. Church/congregation engagement: Partnerships with Seventh-day Adventist congregations (the faith-based roots of ADRA) and other faith communities for collective giving and advocacy.
5. Secondhand retail: Revenue generated through secondhand shops (Secondhand) that sell donated goods to support ADRA's humanitarian programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ADRA Sverige is a Swedish humanitarian non-profit organization affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church that raises funds through individual donations, monthly sponsorships (Framtidsfadder), corporate and congregation partnerships, and secondhand retail. Funds support emergency disaster relief and long-term development programs in health and water, education, and economic empowerment across more than 120 countries via the global ADRA network. In 2024, 96% of donations went directly to humanitarian operations and development projects.

Product overview

ADRA Sverige operates as a humanitarian aid organization offering a portfolio of charitable programs and fundraising initiatives. The core programs include Health & Water, Education, Economic Empowerment, and Disaster Relief, which form the foundation of ADRA's international development and emergency response work. Supporting these programs are various fundraising mechanisms including the Framtidsfadder (Future Sponsor) child sponsorship program, Secondhand retail stores, the Gift Shop for charitable giving, and merchandise like the ADRA Bracelet. The organization functions as part of the global ADRA network operating in approximately 120 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Framtidsfadder (Future Sponsor): A sponsorship program where monthly donors support vulnerable children and families to build a better future without violence and poverty. Provides long-term assistance including clean water, food, education, and economic security.

Products and services

• Framtidsfadder (Future Sponsor)

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of donations went directly to humanitarian operations in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• MusikhjälpenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Musikhjälpen is a Swedish music fundraising initiative. A June 2026 news article announces a new partnership: 'Utbildning ger framtidstro i Jemen – nytt samarbete med Musikhjälpen' (Education gives hope for the future in Yemen – new collaboration with Musikhjälpen), indicating a joint education program in Yemen.
• Alekarr Ekologiska gårdminorOthersAlekarr Ekologiska gård (Alekarr Ecological Farm) is listed as one of ADRA Sveriges's partner organizations. No specific details on the nature of the partnership are provided.
• Water for AllcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater for All is an international organization focused on providing clean water access. ADRA works with Water for All on water and sanitation projects as part of its Health & Water (Hälsa & Vatten) program area, indicating a strategic alignment in the water sector.
• SMC (Svenska Missionskyrkan / Swedish Mission Church)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMC (Svenska Missionskyrkan) is the Swedish Mission Church. As ADRA originated from the Seventh-day Adventist Church, there are close ties with faith-based organizations including SMC. SMC's logo appears on the partner page.
• KAR (Kristlig Aid och Rättvisa / Christian Aid and Justice)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAR is listed as a partner organization. Details of the partnership are not specified in the source material.
• LoxiaminorOthersLoxia is listed as one of ADRA Sveriges's partner organizations. Loxia appears to be a Swedish company or organization (logo shown on partner page). No specific details on the partnership nature are available.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Musikhjälpen: Swedish music-driven charity initiative that funds humanitarian projects (notably a new ADRA Sverige partnership for Yemen education announced June 2026). Comparable as a major Swedish fundraising platform/channel that amplifies donations to NGO partners like ADRA.
• Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency): Sweden's government agency for international development cooperation. Listed as an ADRA Sverige partner and funder; comparable as an institutional donor/policy ecosystem participant that channels ODA funding to NGOs like ADRA for development and humanitarian programs.
• Radiohjälpen: Swedish radio fundraising organization supporting humanitarian projects through broadcast appeals. Already a major partner funding ADRA's Ukraine warmth project and similar initiatives; comparable as a Swedish fundraising intermediary that ADRA depends on for major project grants.

Direct peers

• World Vision Sweden: Swedish branch of World Vision with a strong child sponsorship model (similar to Framtidsfadder). Comparable as a faith-rooted humanitarian NGO using recurring monthly giving, corporate partnerships, and crisis appeals in Sweden for international development work.
• Save the Children Sweden (Rädda Barnen): Major Swedish humanitarian NGO focused on children's rights, education, health, and emergency relief. Directly comparable as a Swedish donation-funded organization with corporate partnerships, monthly sponsorship programs, and crisis appeals similar to ADRA's Framtidsfadder model.
• Médecins Sans Frontières Sweden (Läkare Utan Gränser): Swedish branch of MSF, raising funds for medical humanitarian aid globally. Comparable as a Swedish NGO fundraising arm for international emergency response and health programs, competing for the same corporate and individual donors.
• Swedish Red Cross (Röda Korset): Swedish national humanitarian organization providing emergency relief, refugee support, and disaster response. Directly comparable as a Swedish NGO raising donations from individuals and corporations to fund humanitarian programs across multiple countries, competing for the same donor base.
• Oxfam Sweden (Oxfam Sverige): Swedish affiliate of Oxfam confederation working on poverty, development, and humanitarian response. Directly comparable as a Swedish NGO raising donations for water, food security, education, and disaster relief across developing countries.
• UNICEF Sweden: Swedish national committee of UNICEF raising funds for children's health, education, and emergency relief worldwide. Comparable as a Swedish NGO using direct-to-consumer donations, corporate partnerships, and emergency appeals for international humanitarian work.

Emerging players

• PMU (Pingst Missionens Utvecklingssamarbete): Swedish faith-based development organization linked to the Pentecostal movement, running health, education, and emergency relief projects internationally. Comparable as a Swedish Christian-rooted NGO with similar donor base, congregational engagement model, and international humanitarian programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ADRAsverige
• Facebookfacebook.com/ADRAsverige
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adra-sverige
• Instagraminstagram.com/adra_sverige

Compliance1 record

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