Advocacy Two modern slavery bills in the Parliamentary ballot Politicians this is our chance to put progress before politics. 27.6 million people are estimated to be trapped in forced labour worldwide. What if National and Labour teamed up to address exploitation in Aotearoa’s supply chains and beyond? What’s stopping them? Read more... Maya Duckworth , Monday, August 4, 2025
Sponsorship Tea Pickers and Testimonies: A Visit to Compassion’s Work in Sri Lanka Journey with our CEO Ian and his wife Himali as they meet young dreamers in Sri Lanka whose lives have been changed by child sponsorship. Read more... Ian and Himali McInnes , Monday, August 4, 2025
Farming and Enterprise Social enterprise: Profits that lift people out of poverty Yugashakthi is a purpose-driven social enterprise in Sri Lanka that pays smallholder farmers fairly while reinvesting profits into their communities. This blog explores how Yugashakthi blends business and social impact to support people in rural, post-conflict region in the north of Sri Lanka. Read more... Jeevan Karki , Monday, July 28, 2025
Correspondent Inside out 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. Read more... Ian McInnes, Monday, July 21, 2025
Sponsorship My Life was Changed This wonderful event will begin with a mini-documentary followed by speakers who will share about the defining moment somebody changed their life forever. During this intimate and engaging time, you will discover how their futures were shaped by the actions of another and learn how you can be that someone who can transform someone else’s life. This inspiring event will tug on your heartstrings as you are drawn into these fascinating, life-giving stories. Read more
Modern Slavery Why does New Zealand need a Modern Slavery Act? Sixteen million people worldwide are forced into labour to make the everyday products we buy. They live as slaves. Read more
Disasters and Conflict Where is God in the Ukraine Crisis? As we watch the news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it raises all kinds of questions for many of us. Did you see our Facebook live? If not, here are the top three things we talked about. Read more
Sponsorship Does giving gifts to your sponsored child make a difference? You may be wondering if a gift to your sponsor child helps. Do they appreciate your gift? Should you wait until you hear about a specific need? What should you send? Read more
Disasters and Conflict Ukraine Crisis: The view from Poland There should never be a need to describe the experience of fleeing from violence, and yet, refugee families from Ukraine are doing just that. Read more
Disasters and Conflict How to pray for Ukraine When faced with a crisis like the conflict in Ukraine, it can be hard to know how to pray. But the desire to pray itself is a great place to start. This guide is divided into two sections: the first giving you suggestions about what to pray for, and the second providing different creative prayer ideas for you and your church, group or family to use. Read more
Disasters and Conflict War in Ukraine: Why the world must stand together for peace The world is reeling from the unprovoked and unjust invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Read more