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Brave, bold and barefoot!
As we near the end of our Great British Summer, Beth has completed almost six weeks of going barefoot. Yes, barefoot! No shoes, no socks; just her toes and the ground for 42 days!
The Nicaraguan grandma bringing health and hope to her village
San Jerónimo village in north-eastern Nicaragua has a big problem with healthcare. The nearest health facility is 27 miles away, which can only be reached by trekking through dense jungle or somehow crossing the Río Coco. Santa Elena had seen too many people she knew die unnecessarily and was determined to do something to help.
Confidence building and business building in Myanmar
Traditionally women in Mai Pa Nyo’s village in Myanmar (also known as Burma) focus on household tasks and looking after children. But then Tearfund partner Myanmar Baptist Convention rallied her local church to actively study the Bible together and dream for the future. Mai and her friends realised they wanted to do something more both for themselves and their church.
The healing power of redemptive love
Every day, scores of young girls suffer devastating abuse and violence in refugee camps and communities in Colombia. But thanks to your support, Tearfund is working with local churches to bring help and aid to those in need. Read Berta’s inspiring story of grace and restoration, and how she has found new hope for the future.
One positive step at a time: Tsige's story
With a family of nine, Tsige has struggled to provide but with the support of her self-help group, life has now started to change.
‘I am now a changed person... and I hope through my experience, others can be encouraged’
For Evans, the realisation that he was created in God’s image completely transformed his life. His self-confidence changed, as did his self-image. Read his encouraging story and how he now wants to help others just like him.
Isaiah’s testimony: from pilot farmer to provider
With food shortages rife, Isaiah knew he had to do something to provide for his wife and five children. Thankfully, thanks to your support and the work of one of our Tearfund partners, Isaiah has received skills training and development, and is now able to provide a good livelihood for his family.
‘This is how God is using me – to be his light to the community’
All Kong wanted was to get involved and give back to her church and community. But, lacking the necessary skills and experience, she just didn’t know how. Read the inspiring story of Kong’s journey as an Umoja facilitator, and how she’s now bringing transforming change to those in her village.
Beyond church walls
Please pray for Christians in the Central Asian States. Churches are mobilising in these former Soviet countries to serve their communities in the face of extreme poverty and political restrictions.
Rising from the ashes
Her family has survived some of the worst atrocities of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Instead of giving up Yvonne is boldly challenging attitudes in her country that impede justice and legitimise violence.
