Growing up in Uganda, Ronald Jeero longed to stay in school, but his family could rarely afford the fees. When sponsorship through Compassion opened a door, it changed far more than his education. Years later, Jeero is helping vulnerable children in New Zealand discover their own potential and know they are valued. 

Anurak shares his story of growing up in rural Thailand as an only child without a father. He found inspiration for his dream at the Compassion centre and felt blessed by his sponsor, who became like his family. The programme built a strong foundation for Anurak and gave him strength to never give up, no matter what may come in the future.

Tim Manson reflects on the power of locally-led change as some Solomon Island communities establish community by-laws that shelter vulnerable women and children, supported by Tearfund’s partner HOPE Trust  

A powerful, first-hand story of three mums in Uganda and how child sponsorship has shaped their children’s futures over seven years. Discover the strength of a mother’s love and the lasting impact of sponsorship.

In Ethiopia, one mother’s courage is shaping a different future for her daughter. Follow Tirunesh’s journey from uncertainty to stability, as timely support, community, and determination help her baby not only survive, but thrive.

In rural Nepal, teenage girls are finding the courage to speak up for their future. Through a powerful letter to their parents, they are challenging child marriage and choosing education instead. With support from Tearfund’s local partner, communities are beginning to shift, opening the way for girls to grow, learn, and thrive.

Scam calls targeting Kiwis often hide a darker truth. Behind some cybercrime are vulnerable people trafficked into scam operations and forced into digital slavery. Tearfund and its partner LIFT International are helping expose these crimes and support survivors.

On International Migrants Day, we uncover how migrant workers who keep Aotearoa’s orchards, vineyards, and construction sites moving are caught in unjust systems that were never built to protect them—and call for change.

On opposite sides of the world, two Tearfund CEOs faced the same disaster in strikingly different ways. This is the two-part story of their response to the Sri Lanka Boxing Day tsunami.