Growing up in neighbourhoods with gangs that rule the streets, it is difficult not to be coerced into joining them, but the churches that run Compassion’s child sponsorships programmes are helping to protect children from them and from getting involved in drugs and other criminal activity.

A former sponsored child, Ariane Sagusara-Mapula, grew up in a family that faced many challenges. Her parents were separated and her mother had health-related disabilities. But today, thanks to sponsorship and determination, she has graduated with a university degree and lives in New Zealand.

Plastic pollution is causing a social emergency, but we have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to tackle our world's rubbish problem for good. Laura explains what the Global Plastics Treaty is, how it can help us address this problem at a global scale, and how we can make sure the New Zealand government doesn't waste this opportunity to act.

Our world has a rubbish problem that’s severely affecting the health and well-being of people living in poverty.  

Kiwi humanitarian photographer and storyteller Helen Manson reflects on ten years serving at Tearfund. She shares memories, some of her craziest, most challenging moments, how her faith has anchored her and what she has learnt serving the most vulnerable people on the planet.