"Do my letters make a difference?” We’re answering our most frequently asked questions about child sponsorship. 

Join in a typical day for kiddos at the Rwanda Compassion Centre 

To celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, Kiwi aid and development organisation Tearfund asked female humanitarian photographers from New Zealand and around the world to share empowering photos and stories that illustrate the strength and resilience of girls in the face of adversity. 

To take care of God’s creation and the planet, children from different communities in coastal El Salvador are participating in a local conservation programme to protect sea turtles. 

These pictures of kids with animals are cute, of course. But they also show how animals help people in poverty. Some are livestock helping families generate income, and some provide fertiliser for crops or nutritious milk to drink. 

With the support of their local church, Honore, Jandel, and Karla have discovered their passion, worked to hone their skills, and are reaching their God-given potential. 

Ten years on from one of the world’s most ferocious cyclones, communities in the Philippines are thriving thanks to a long-term recovery project. 

This World Humanitarian Day, we asked seven humanitarians from New Zealand aid and development agencies to share a story that left a lasting impression and why they choose to do this work.

Today, over 50 million people are trapped in modern slavery in our world - that’s ten times the population of New Zealand! Through our dedicated and trusted local partners, Tearfund has developed a comprehensive strategy to combat this devastating industry.