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
Farming and Enterprise Greenminds at 25: Prioritising people and planet Greenminds in the Philippines marks 25 years empowering farmers through sustainable agriculture and community development guided by the principle, “People first, then planet, then profit. Read more... Olivia Bird , Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Sponsorship Christine’s First Hello: a seven-year photo journey of a mum and her baby For seven years photographer Helen Manson has followed the lives of three mums from Uganda, documenting their journeys from birth till today with Tearfund’s sponsorship partner, Compassion. This blog tells the story of Juliet and Christine, a mother and daughter whose lives have been transformed by sponsorship. Read more... Timothy O’Farrell , Monday, April 28, 2025
Disasters and Conflict A Forgotten Hunger Despite severe famine threatening 20 million people in southern Ethiopia, the crisis has received minimal international attention and aid, highlighting a dire need for urgent global action and awareness. Read more
Disasters and Conflict Avoiding Famine in East Africa East Africa is on the brink of famine due to severe drought, but with immediate aid and sustainable farming support, the crisis can be averted. Read more
General Motherhood around the world as seen through the lens of nine female humanitarian photographers. Tearfund asked female humanitarian photographers from New Zealand and around the world, to share their favourite empowering image and story of a mother who left a lasting impression on them. Read more
General What's the difference between a hunger crisis and famine, and what causes them? In a world of plenty, it is hard to understand why people can die from hunger in 2024. Read more
Sponsorship Four kids in South America describe their happy place From a desert in northern Columbia to a rainforest in Peru, these sponsored children live in diverse and challenging communities. But amid daily hardships, these four children find beauty in where they live. Read more
Sponsorship Teedoh's Journey of Survival A health diagnosis, conflict on the Thailand-Myanmar border near Teedoh’s family home, rising food prices and depleting food supplies combined to push the mother of three to the brink. But in the face of adversity, Tearfund’s partner provided a glimmer of hope. Read more
Disasters and Conflict Are we making progress in East Africa? It turns out we have. Read about the progress that has been made throughout the years and why it's important we still respond. Read more
General What the bible says about refugees, sojourners and strangers God has hidden people on his radar and that they are not forgotten by Him – and should not be overlooked by us as we are called to follow in Jesus’ footsteps in caring for the vulnerable. Read more
Advocacy What’s urgent for young Christians? Climate change is one of the biggest global concerns for young Christians and they want their churches to respond. Read this blog to discover key findings from Tearfund family research on young Christian’s views. Read more