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
Sponsorship From war to mercy: South Korea’s Compassion story Compassion South Korea CEO Justin Suh visited New Zealand in April on a speaking tour with Korean churches. He shares the remarkable story of how Compassion South Korea went from a recipient country to a nation now sponsoring child across the globe. Read more... Timothy O’Farrell , Monday, April 28, 2025
Advocacy Small but sweet: What to look for in lesser-known chocolate brands We know how the big chocolate companies are doing thanks to the Chocolate Scorecard, but what about smaller companies? Here’s two key things to look out for! Read more... Maya Duckworth , Sunday, March 30, 2025
Advocacy Follow the cocoa supply chain from bean to bar Want to know more about how chocolate gets from the farm to your supermarket? Take a walk through the cocoa supply chain. Read more... Tearfund NZ, Sunday, March 30, 2025
General The food crisis in nine powerful photos Nine photos that show the hunger crisis through the eyes of those experiencing it. Read more
Sponsorship Sponsor gift leads to unusual pet for Solen A gift from Solen’s sponsor allowed the family to buy a cow to increase their income, but the 11-year-old claims the calf as a pet and names it after her sponsor. Read more
Sponsorship Seven reasons to sponsor a child Whether you are a child sponsor or are thinking about becoming one, here are seven ways your support can help transform a child’s life. Read more
Disasters and Conflict Hunger crisis forcing Ethiopian girls into child marriage Prolonged drought in Ethiopia is leading to an increase in child marriage as parents struggle to feed their children. Read more
Disasters and Conflict Waking up to the Hunger Crisis in East Africa Fifty million people are on the brink of famine. Here's how you can pray for the worst affected. Read more
General Black Friday? Let’s think before we buy-day! With Black Friday around the corner, we’re looking at over-consumption and how to put the break on the take and take. Read more
General Looking for a meaningful gift this Christmas? We can help! Tearfund's annual feel-good gift guide, Gift for Life, is chock-full of impactful gift ideas, sure to touch every heart this Christmas. Here's our five most popular gifts under $100! Read more
General Open letter urging Kiwis to encourage fashion companies to align with the UN Fashion Charter As COP27 continues, Tearfund, Oxfam and Fashion Revolution are asking fashion companies to step up their commitments to tackle climate change, and we’re asking you to join us! Read more
