Disasters and Conflict Gaza Famine: A Man-Made Crisis Amid Conflict Gaza is officially experiencing a famine. Meanwhile, supplies that could save lives are piled up, blocked from where they are critically needed. Read more... Tearfund NZ, Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Disasters and Conflict Pray for Gaza and the Middle East You can use this prayer guide to call out to God in intercessory prayer. We know God hears our prayers and we can trust him with them. Read more... Tearfund NZ, Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Advocacy What’s next? Our eyes are on the two modern slavery bills in the Parliamentary ballot A long-fought win has strengthened New Zealand’s child trafficking laws. Now, momentum must carry through to two promising modern slavery bills, awaiting action in Parliament. It’s time for politicians to turn shared political will, into shared action. Read more... Maya Duckworth , Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Correspondent 50 Years Strong: Kiwis transforming lives with Tearfund How Kiwis like you have made a difference through Tearfund, over five decades of faith in action. Read more... Keith Ramsay, Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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
Sponsorship Three beautiful short stories of the church in action during Covid-19 Since the Covid-19 outbreak, our partner Compassion International has been facing the challenge of reaching vulnerable children and their families amidst lockdowns and ever-changing restrictions. Read more
Advocacy Former Kiwi cop combatting Thailand's dark underworld Matthew Valentine spent 14-years of his life as a detective with the New Zealand Police. Little did he know his passion for fighting crime would take him to the streets of Thailand working for an organisation fighting human trafficking. Read more
General Four top tips for shopping consciously this Christmas This year, I have decided to take up this challenge. I choose to only buy Christmas gifts that are meaningful and make a difference. Read more
General Why I decided to break up with fast-fashion and quit shopping for a year. It’s not you…it’s me. Well, actually no, it is you. Tearfund's Advocacy Specialist Morgan Theakston takes us on her journey to give up shopping for a year and gives us her tips on reducing clothing consumption. Read more
General Gift in Wills Testimonials When you include a gift in your Will to Tearfund, you’re doing something extraordinary – something that will have ripple effects on future generations as you help make the world a better place for those most in need. Whatever stirs your heart the most – whether that’s lifting families out of poverty, educating vulnerable children, or protecting people from exploitation – we promise your special gift, big or small, will be used to make the maximum possible impact in the lives of vulnerable people around the world. Read more
Advocacy My three top tips to becoming an ethical fashion consumer A practical guide to becoming a conscious consumer is researching brands, maintaining a minimalistic wardrobe, and shopping second-hand to reduce environmental impact and support ethical practices. Read more
General Ten photos that bring to life our Empowher women's events Here are ten photos from our most recent Empowher event! Read more