Disaster and Conflict

You can be part of emergency response and long-term recovery

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Thanks to faithful supporters like you

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9000 drought-affected people in Ethiopia were provided emergency food and support to rebuild their livelihoods by our partner on the ground. 70% of these no longer need any aid!
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25,000 We supported the only fully functional hospital in North Gaza to continue to operate during the conflict and supported another partner to distribute medicine for 25,000 people
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1,428 psychosocial sessions were delivered by our partner in Afghanistan, helping women recover from trauma.


You can be there for families in their time of need

When disasters strike around the world, we provide opportunities for New Zealanders to give life-saving support to families whose lives have been devastated.

Recently, our generous supporters have helped provide vital medical support in north Gaza, rebuilt sanitation infrastructure after the Myanmar earthquakes and provided water and supplies to displaced families in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Significantly, they’ve also been there for communities who are often forgotten by the world’s media, but whose needs are no less significant. In the video below, you’ll meet Bereket who is the Executive Director of TDA (our Christian partner in Ethiopia). With the support of people like you, Bereket’s team has been able to distribute life-saving food to 9000 drought-affected people in southern Ethiopia, as well as goats and seeds to help people rebuild their livelihoods.

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These are just a few examples of how New Zealanders have been able to help families around the world in their time of crisis. Last year, our donors sent emergency relief and recovery support to 63,771 people across 11 countries, and together, we could reach thousands more in the years ahead.

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me’.

Matthew 25:40
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A multi-level response

Tearfund invites our supporters to join us in implementing a three-stage approach to ensure holistic and sustainable emergency responses.

Respond to the immediate needs of disaster-affected communities (e.g. food, water, and shelter). 

Rebuild livelihoods with an underlying build-back better policy, focusing on climate resilience and sustainability. 

Tearfund acknowledges that disasters will become more prevalent and severe and that investment in preparation is proven to be significantly more cost effective and impactful. The World Bank estimates that every dollar spent on disaster risk reduction, saves seven in relief and repairs. As such, Tearfund will increasingly invest in preventative work–including Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), and peace-building programming where applicable. Tearfund will invest in preparing communities to be able to withstand and respond to disasters and conflict. 


Responding to disasters across the world

Right now, our supporters are having a global impact. From the world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh, to war-torn Gaza and drought-affected Ethiopia, your support is equipping partners around the world to help communities recover from disasters. See them all on the map below.

Active Appeals

Donate today and help the most vulnerable people on the planet.

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Myanmar Earthquake Appeal

Provide essential supplies to people affected by the earthquake.

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East Africa Hunger Crisis

Help families survive and rebuild their lives in Ethiopia.

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Middle East Emergency Appeal

Hundreds of thousands need help immediately as conflict creates a humanitarian crisis.

Raising awareness about the East Africa Hunger Crisis with Newshub

To raise awareness about the hunger crisis in Ethiopia, Tearfund travelled with Newshub to the region in mid 2024. You can see their coverage from the ground in this video. Since then, thousands of New Zealanders have donated to provide emergency food assistance to 9000 of the most vulnerable people and goats and seeds to help people rebuild their livelihoods. This response has been so effective that 70% of recipients no longer need any aid at all.

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I thank (Tearfund’s partner) from the bottom of my heart, who gave us the opportunity so I could stand on my feet and take care of my sick sister and family.

Beneficiary of our partner’s work in Afghanistan

People here have no savings, so when the earthquake struck and their needs increased, they didn’t have anything. When Tearfund’s partner came to provide the distributions, it was very helpful, and people are very grateful for the support.

Local priest in Myanmar
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Meet our Partner in Iraq

“Knowing what they’ve come through, makes the joy all the more significant.”

As well as meeting immediate needs, our disaster and conflict work also includes helping communities sustainably rebuild and recover. In Iraq, our partner helps families overcome the trauma of their experiences by providing access to counselling and psychosocial support. They recently achieved a 75% reduction rate in trauma symptoms. Don’t miss this inspiring video introducing their work.

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I chose to forgive those who hurt me. This has brought me much relief.

Graduate of our partner’s mental health programme in Iraq


 

Disaster and Conflict

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