What happens when a local church becomes the catalyst for change? In Waralel, South Sudan, Dr Jono Macleod witnessed a community tackling poverty together, proving that the most lasting transformation is often led from within.

What happens when a whole church gets behind child sponsorship? Pastor Grant Harris shares the Windsor Park Baptist team discovered in Cebu, Philippines.

Growing up in Uganda, Ronald Jeero longed to stay in school, but his family could rarely afford the fees. When sponsorship through Compassion opened a door, it changed far more than his education. Years later, Jeero is helping vulnerable children in New Zealand discover their own potential and know they are valued. 

In rural Nepal, teenage girls are finding the courage to speak up for their future. Through a powerful letter to their parents, they are challenging child marriage and choosing education instead. With support from Tearfund’s local partner, communities are beginning to shift, opening the way for girls to grow, learn, and thrive.

Scam calls targeting Kiwis often hide a darker truth. Behind some cybercrime are vulnerable people trafficked into scam operations and forced into digital slavery. Tearfund and its partner LIFT International are helping expose these crimes and support survivors.