A movement where Christ is named
Tearfund
Relief & justice · Founded 1968 · Teddington, London, United Kingdom
Tearfund is a Christian relief and development charity founded in 1968 in the United Kingdom, growing out of the Evangelical Alliance's relief fund. Its mission is to follow Jesus where the need is greatest, responding to disaster, tackling poverty, and pursuing justice. It works through local churches and partners in some of the world's hardest places to see whole communities lifted out of poverty.
What they do
Tearfund responds to disasters and humanitarian crises with emergency aid, and it works long term on clean water, sanitation, food, and livelihoods in poor communities.
It champions justice by addressing the root causes of poverty, including advocacy on issues such as debt, corruption, and the effects of a changing climate on the poor.
Much of its work runs through local churches and partner organizations, equipping communities to bring lasting change from within rather than depending on outside aid.
The Scripture behind the work
Where the door leads
Tearfund follows Jesus to the places of deepest need, believing the local church is a powerful agent of hope. Its relief and justice work flows from the gospel and the call to love our neighbor. You can join in by giving, praying, or taking part in its campaigns for a fairer world.
Connect to the real thing
The Living Bread is a door, not the destination. The life is with Christ and his people.
People also ask
What does Tearfund do?
It responds to disasters, fights poverty, and pursues justice, working through local churches and partners in some of the world's hardest places.
Where did Tearfund come from?
Tearfund began in 1968 in the United Kingdom, growing out of a relief fund connected to the Evangelical Alliance.