This World Humanitarian Day, we asked seven humanitarians from New Zealand aid and development agencies to share a story that left a lasting impression and why they choose to do this work.

Being the hands and feet of Jesus to a hurting world through partnership with international aid & development  

A couple of months ago my husband Rhys and I visited a Compassion Child Sponsorship centre for the very first time. This is what we learnt. 

There’s something special (and slightly surreal) about meeting the girl who has only been a photo on your fridge, and with whom you’ve exchanged words and prayers only through letters. 

The Covid pandemic saw the world change in many ways and people and industries had to adapt quickly. What was not so apparent was the dynamic pivot that criminal industries took.