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Going further than food

In a world of plenty, no one should be going hungry. And yet, many people still don’t have enough food to feed their families.

Living in fear: Ethiopia and the climate crisis

Jane Boswell, from Tearfund’s Campaigns Team, shares her experience of seeing first-hand the impact of the climate crisis in Ethiopia.

Pandemic or poverty?

Millions of people living in poverty around the world are not only facing the risk of the virus, but also going hungry.

Fertile (and infertile) prayers

Peter Shaw, Editor of Tear Times, reflects on how a trip to Peru with Tearfund shaped his prayer life and helped him to be even more thankful to God – even in the difficult times.

New life is a precious gift: helping pregnant refugees access healthcare

Putting power into girls' palms: a story about strength in small things

Sometimes, the small things that can make or break an entire life, future, generation or community, are immensely practical items. A clean sanitary towel, an item small enough to put in the palm of a girl’s hand, can be the key to escaping a cycle of poverty.

The harvest that rebuilt a church

Our harvest services are going to look different this year. Yet in times of difficulty, expressing gratitude for God’s provision becomes even more important. 

Yemenis return to ‘normal’ despite coronavirus concerns

Karen Soerensen leads Tearfund’s work in Yemen. She’s concerned about the way coronavirus is being viewed by many.

Finding new ways to support older people in Rwanda

 Tearfund has been working to find new ways to support older people in Rwanda, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Indonesia earthquake and tsunami: two years on