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 Children protecting sea turtles To take care of God’s creation and the planet, children from different communities in coastal El Salvador are participating in a local conservation programme to protect sea turtles. Read more... Compassion International , Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Sponsorship 12 heart-melting pictures of kids with their animal buddies These pictures of kids with animals are cute, of course. But they also show how animals help people in poverty. Some are livestock helping families generate income, and some provide fertiliser for crops or nutritious milk to drink. Read more... Compassion International , Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Sponsorship Three extraordinary young people breaking the cycle of poverty With the support of their local church, Honore, Jandel, and Karla have discovered their passion, worked to hone their skills, and are reaching their God-given potential. Read more... Compassion International, Naomi Leak , Sunday, September 22, 2024
Mums and Bubs To my Baby with Love Five mums share their dreams in a letter to their babies. Read more
Advocacy The legislation we need to address New Zealand’s migrant exploitation crisis The stories of migrant workers being exploited here in New Zealand that have appeared in the media over the last few weeks reminds us that trafficking and slavery is not just an international issue. In this article, we explain how strong modern slavery legislation would help address this injustice. Read more
General Shining a light on the Pacific's dark underbelly On the other side of the picture-perfect postcard, lies a serious problem—human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The good news is that with your help, we’re able to do something about it. Read more
General Tearfund’s Big Quiz is the smart way to change lives Did you know you can use your brain power to change lives? Everybody loves a good quiz and Tearfund’s Big Quiz is a fun way to use your knowledge to help people affected by poverty. Read more
Modern Slavery NZ announces a modern slavery disclosure law, but where's due diligence? The New Zealand Government have announced that they’ll begin drafting a modern slavery law. This is a really encouraging step forward, but unfortunately the law doesn’t go far enough to stop exploitation. Read more
Sponsorship How a Compassion graduate helps at-risk girls rebuild their lives. Meet Doreen - a Compassion Graduate who runs a hostel to protect girls against sexual abuse and exploitation. Read more
Sponsorship The Power of Words Meet the thriving nine-year-old who gets up to 10 letters from his sponsor at a time, and see the impact positive words have made in his life.  Read more
Sponsorship Piglets raise expectations for a better future Patrikx and Daniel had big dreams but no opportunity to make them come true. But now they have a new hope through raising piglets for an income and a better future. Read more
General Hidden Heroes: Waste Pickers and their Contribution to our World's Recycling System Waste pickers play a crucial role in tackling our world’s rubbish problem. Learn about their work, their challenges, and their significance in the global plastics treaty. Read more