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
General What's the difference between a hunger crisis and famine, and what causes them? In a world of plenty, it is hard to understand why people can die from hunger in 2024. Read more
Sponsorship Four kids in South America describe their happy place From a desert in northern Columbia to a rainforest in Peru, these sponsored children live in diverse and challenging communities. But amid daily hardships, these four children find beauty in where they live. Read more
Sponsorship Teedoh's Journey of Survival A health diagnosis, conflict on the Thailand-Myanmar border near Teedoh’s family home, rising food prices and depleting food supplies combined to push the mother of three to the brink. But in the face of adversity, Tearfund’s partner provided a glimmer of hope. Read more
Disasters and Conflict Are we making progress in East Africa? It turns out we have. Read about the progress that has been made throughout the years and why it's important we still respond. Read more
General What the bible says about refugees, sojourners and strangers God has hidden people on his radar and that they are not forgotten by Him – and should not be overlooked by us as we are called to follow in Jesus’ footsteps in caring for the vulnerable. Read more
Advocacy What’s urgent for young Christians? Climate change is one of the biggest global concerns for young Christians and they want their churches to respond. Read this blog to discover key findings from Tearfund family research on young Christian’s views. Read more
Sponsorship My First Christmas Gift Five-year old Bonhuer from Rwanda celebrates his first Christmas. Read more
Advocacy Black Friday: To buy or not to buy? Black Friday bargains are often not a fair deal for those who make the goods we buy. Find out how you can make a difference for some of the almost 28 million people trapped in forced labour this Black Friday. Read more
General Why we as Christians should care about climate change As Christians, we have a crucial role to play in addressing climate change as a matter of justice. Read more