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? 

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.  

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.   

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.