Advocacy Two modern slavery bills in the Parliamentary ballot 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? Read more... Maya Duckworth , Monday, August 4, 2025
Sponsorship Tea Pickers and Testimonies: A Visit to Compassion’s Work in Sri Lanka 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. Read more... Ian and Himali McInnes , Monday, August 4, 2025
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
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
General Fashion industry to cop flack at climate crisis talks With COP27 happening at the moment, we dive into the role of the fashion industry in the climate crisis. Read more
General A journey through war-torn Ukraine Auckland doctor Himali McInnes shares her experience accompanying her aid worker husband on a recent trip to Western Ukraine, where money donated by Kiwis is helping house people whose homes have been destroyed. Read more
Sponsorship Everything you need to know about giving a Christmas gift A Christmas gift to a child living in poverty is more than just a present, it signifies hope. It reminds the child they are loved, remembered and cherished. For many, those are life-changing reminders. Read more
Sponsorship What gift does the child you sponsor get at Christmas? From bedding to clothes to toys, here’s a peek at the types of gifts the child you sponsor may receive this year… Read more