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 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
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
Disasters and Conflict Typhoon Haiyan-devastated communities now thriving Ten years on from one of the world’s most ferocious cyclones, communities in the Philippines are thriving thanks to a long-term recovery project. Read more
General Kiwis on the frontlines: The unsung heroes restoring humanity 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. Read more
Modern Slavery Tearfund’s work combatting human trafficking and how you can join the fight Today, over 50 million people are trapped in modern slavery in our world - that’s ten times the population of New Zealand! Through our dedicated and trusted local partners, Tearfund has developed a comprehensive strategy to combat this devastating industry. Read more
General Why Christians should put their faith into action Being the hands and feet of Jesus to a hurting world through partnership with international aid & development Read more
Sponsorship The moment I realised the power of sponsorship 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. Read more
Sponsorship Meeting Mary Joy 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. Read more
Modern Slavery Tearfund’s partner fights surge in online trafficking 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. Read more