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From small beginnings in 1975, Tearfund has grown into one of New Zealand’s largest Christian aid and development agencies, raising over $15 million a year to support global partners.
Over 39,000 Kiwis have sponsored a child with us since 1986, when we began our partnership with Compassion International. This generosity has transformed lives by providing education, medical care and hope for children living in poverty.
We've helped remove 827 victims from harm, convicted 183 offenders and trained 426 law enforcement officers, since our partnership with LIFT International in Thailand began in 2014.
In 2011, a post-war dairy programme in Sri Lanka began with eight farmers supplying 273L of milk, earning just NZ $15 per month. Today, has trained 6,100 farmers across six districts, boosting incomes to NZ $80–$1,000 monthly.
After the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004, we assisted thousands across Sri Lanka and Indonesia with medical treatment, emergency food parcels, clean water and temporary shelters. It was one of our largest disaster responses, raising $1.6M from supporters and securing $1.1M from the NZ Government.
1970s: In the beginning
1975: The Evangelical Alliance Relief (TEAR) Fund New Zealand was born, with the aim of being the humanitarian arm of Kiwi churches. Tearfund’s first project was to construct a village well in Guinea Bissau, with a $10,000 grant from Tearfund UK, marking the start of Tearfund New Zealand's global impact.
1976: Tearfund launched its first public newsletter, Tear Update, fostering communication with supporters.
