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 From Aotearoa to Zambia: We're part of a global movement tackling rubbish With a problem as widespread and complex as plastic pollution, we need a global movement committed to addressing it. That’s exactly what the Rubbish Campaign is. Read more
Sponsorship Child sponsorship helps Thai family rise from adversity Human trafficking is an ever-present danger for girls like Rujira growing up in poverty in Thailand. Just when things looked bleak, Tearfund’s partner stepped in to reduce her vulnerability to being trafficked. Read more
Farming and Enterprise Meet five children and their four-legged friends Amidst the business of an agricultural community in La Paz, Bolivia, five children find companionship and happiness in spending time with their pets. Let’s meet them! Read more
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