General Seven global developments that gave us hope in 2024 From fewer climate disaster deaths to global anti-slavery progress, here are seven reasons to feel hopeful about 2024. Read more... Maya Duckworth , Sunday, December 15, 2024
Sponsorship All you’ve ever wanted to know about sponsorship We thought you’d be interested in the five questions we’re most asked about sponsoring a child. You might find answers to things you’ve been wondering about too! Read more... Tearfund NZ, Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Sponsorship A day in the life of a sponsored child Join in a typical day for kiddos at the Rwanda Compassion Centre Read more... Compassion International , Monday, November 25, 2024
General Girls Strength Beyond Circumstance: Through the lens of seven female humanitarian photographers To celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, Kiwi aid and development organisation Tearfund asked female humanitarian photographers from New Zealand and around the world to share empowering photos and stories that illustrate the strength and resilience of girls in the face of adversity. Read more... Collated and edited by Grace Ellis , Friday, October 11, 2024
Sponsorship Does giving gifts to your sponsored child make a difference? You may be wondering if a gift to your sponsor child helps. Do they appreciate your gift? Should you wait until you hear about a specific need? What should you send? Read more
Disasters and Conflict Ukraine Crisis: The view from Poland There should never be a need to describe the experience of fleeing from violence, and yet, refugee families from Ukraine are doing just that. Read more
Disasters and Conflict How to pray for Ukraine When faced with a crisis like the conflict in Ukraine, it can be hard to know how to pray. But the desire to pray itself is a great place to start. This guide is divided into two sections: the first giving you suggestions about what to pray for, and the second providing different creative prayer ideas for you and your church, group or family to use. Read more
Disasters and Conflict War in Ukraine: Why the world must stand together for peace The world is reeling from the unprovoked and unjust invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Read more
Sponsorship Three beautiful short stories of the church in action during Covid-19 Since the Covid-19 outbreak, our partner Compassion International has been facing the challenge of reaching vulnerable children and their families amidst lockdowns and ever-changing restrictions. Read more
Advocacy Former Kiwi cop combatting Thailand's dark underworld Matthew Valentine spent 14-years of his life as a detective with the New Zealand Police. Little did he know his passion for fighting crime would take him to the streets of Thailand working for an organisation fighting human trafficking. Read more
General Four top tips for shopping consciously this Christmas This year, I have decided to take up this challenge. I choose to only buy Christmas gifts that are meaningful and make a difference. Read more
General Why I decided to break up with fast-fashion and quit shopping for a year. It’s not you…it’s me. Well, actually no, it is you. Tearfund's Advocacy Specialist Morgan Theakston takes us on her journey to give up shopping for a year and gives us her tips on reducing clothing consumption. Read more
General Gift in Wills Testimonials When you include a gift in your Will to Tearfund, you’re doing something extraordinary – something that will have ripple effects on future generations as you help make the world a better place for those most in need. Whatever stirs your heart the most – whether that’s lifting families out of poverty, educating vulnerable children, or protecting people from exploitation – we promise your special gift, big or small, will be used to make the maximum possible impact in the lives of vulnerable people around the world. Read more