The opening blog of our special edition Correspondent series, CEO Ian McInnes reflects on five decades of Tearfund’s work; stories of courage, faith, and transformation.

For 50 years and counting, the unwavering generosity of our supporters has fuelled life-changing and innovative work.Together we’re offering vulnerable people hope and empowering them to live with dignity. 

From fewer climate disaster deaths to global anti-slavery progress, here are seven reasons to feel hopeful about 2024. 

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. 

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.