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
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
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
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
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
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
Advocacy Child labour is the chocolate industry’s worst kept secret We’ve known about child labour in cocoa for at least 25 years – why does it persist? Read more
General 50 Years Strong: Kiwis transforming lives with Tearfund For 50 years and counting, the unwavering generosity of our supporters has fuelled life-changing and innovative work.Together we’re offering vulnerable people hope and empowering them to live with dignity. Read more
Sponsorship Child Sponsorship hits the right note Stephen Oundo's life began with tragedy; but through a locked piano, some encouraging words and a child sponsorship programme, he discovered his purpose. Read more
Sponsorship Planting Seeds Beneath the Mango Tree This International Women’s Day we honour Sreyra, whose faith and compassion is transforming lives through education and ministry. Partnering with Compassion, she brings hope to children and mothers in her community. Read more