A Christmas gift to a child living in poverty is more than just a present, it signifies hope. It reminds the child they are loved, remembered and cherished. For many, those are life-changing reminders. 

From bedding to clothes to toys, here’s a peek at the types of gifts the child you sponsor may receive this year… 

Right now, the world is facing a devastating global food crisis. Read our blog to meet three heroic workers who are making a difference!   

Animals can help people in poverty and provide companionship and joy to children. Read our blog showing 12 sponsor kids and their favourite animals!  

This year, Tearfund turned up the heat on the footwear industry, exposing the exploitation and environmental concerns linked to our shoes in our article "Footwear: An Industry Laced with Exploitation". One way we can respond and tread lighter for people and the planet is by extending the life of our shoes. This guide will tell you everything you need to know to ensure your shoes live long and happy lives.   

If you support Tearfund, you will likely be familiar with our work to reduce worker exploitation in the fashion industry. Recently, we’ve been focusing on the environmental impacts of fashion. The clothes and shoes we buy, how we care for them and how we dispose of them has never been more important.

Just last week, we had the opportunity to visit our partner Compassion's projects in Indonesia. Chica is a sponsored child that really left an imprint on our hearts. The hope she carried was powerful and contagious. Sponsorship lifted Chica and her family out of poverty, and we can't wait to tell you her story.

Tearfund invites you to a charity evening raising funds for our mission to combat human trafficking in South East Asia and the Pacific. This event will take place in November, in both Auckland and Tauranga.