Field Stories

We praise and thank God for the many stories of families and communities who are freed from poverty thanks to your generous support and our local partners. These are their stories.

Stories of Transformation

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Leaving everything she knew, Teresa fled to find refuge

In the midst of escalating violence in Manipur, Teresa Mane Chand was forced to flee with her two children, leaving everything behind. As a single mother, life was already challenging, but the sudden conflict drove her to seek refuge in a relief camp. Through the compassionate support of Tearfund’s partner EFICOR, Teresa found not only food and shelter but renewed hope and faith.

Faith through the flood: Swimming to the surface after losing 20 acres of land

Facing the destruction of 20 acres of farmland, Mary Anot’s situation seemed hopeless. Yet, like the biblical Job, her faith in God never wavered. Through Tearfund’s Village Savings and Loans (VSL) groups, she was able to transform her life, opening a successful restaurant that now supports her family.

Her Husband Went Missing, and so did her Hope

Emergency food relief from Tearfund was a lifeline for single mother Elizabeth in South Sudan, who, after her husband went missing, relied on their aid. This support not only provided immediate relief but also brought hope, helping Elizabeth see a brighter future despite her hardships.

Overcoming generational struggles

Christine’s farm was failing, and her children's future seemed uncertain. But with the help of conservation agriculture and community support, she turned her land around, yielding 70-80% more than before and securing a brighter future for her family! She is now able to realize her dream and send her children to school.

Empowering women through real, tangible change

Jemima, a born leader from Dodoma, Tanzania, overcame societal limitations and is now empowering women through financial autonomy and sustainable farming practices, thanks to Tearfund's training programs.

Empty bottles scattered the floor, so she braced for impact

Familiar with empty bottles and bruises, Sarah is a woman living in fear and uncertainty due to her husband's severe alcoholism and violence. Through Tearfund and its local partners, she found hope in a trauma healing group that provided transformative counselling and support.

“Dad, when can we eat?”

In a refugee camp, Kwaje struggles daily to feed his children, grappling with his role as a father when he can't provide. See how emergency relief not only renewed their family's food, but also their hope.

When her only family disappeared, so did her hope

Abandoned by her husband and with her children studying in the city, Kabuo faced overwhelming challenges in the village of Maabwe. Farming, her lifelong livelihood, became a struggle due to cash crops, plant diseases, and deforestation.

What’s your role in the global church?

Traveling gives us new perspectives, and can cause us to wonder how we fit in to this global landscape. The good news is that God has called each of us to different and unique paths, as explored in this Impact Conference 2024 reflection!

An easier and tastier way to fight hunger

Discover the touching story of Urman Nekere and her family, generations of farmers in Southern Ethiopia. Facing challenges of eroded, unproductive land on sloping hills, they turned to external aid due to chronic hunger.

A Present-Day Miracle: Multiplying harvests like fish and loaves

Imagine waking up each day to tend to a farm that barely yields enough to feed your family, only to witness a transformation that multiplies your harvest fourfold! This is the story of Belaynesh Bassa, a widowed mother in Ethiopia who experienced a present-day miracle through the church.

Clinging to her baby boy, she fled for her life

Through the darkness, Yeshiwork's maternal instincts led her and her baby son to safety, traveling hundreds of kilometers to a camp for displaced individuals where she received life-changing food assistance.

God called him to teach, and it transformed a community!

In the DRC, Kakule Kitshembe leverages his teaching skills to lead a Village Savings and Loans program with Tearfund, helping his community overcome financial challenges and achieve sustainable growth.

His home turned to ashes

Returning home to nothing, refugee David rebuilds his life and future with the help of Tearfund’s support in South Sudan, offering his family hope and the means to become self-reliant again.

She was arranged to marry a man twice her age

When Sara discovered she was engaged to a much older man, she made a brave decision to flee. Supported by her church and Tearfund's Trauma Healing Program, Sara continues to trust God with her future, determined to pursue her education and find love on her own terms.

Robbed of everything she had

“We wouldn’t have survived without your support,” Am Salama Hamid tells us. Before the recent war in Sudan, Am Salama and her husband were farmers and owned a small restaurant in Fudain, East Darfur. Once war struck, they were suddenly on the run with nothing but their own children.

Streams in the Desert

We couldn’t believe our eyes. So we had to pluck some corn for ourselves. What was once a desolate, dry wasteland now had thriving crops. For three years in a row, the rains in Borena, Ethiopia, had failed. Some women we spoke with said they travelled up to 10km, each day, to collect water. It was the worst drought in a generation. And with it, came severe hunger.

Seeds of Change

At 32 years old, Jesca just made a return of 170x. Jesca and her husband, David, live in Chinoje village, Tanzania with their four children. Two years ago, they were taught conservation agriculture techniques and Jesca joined a savings group. They learned ways to market their new crops, including tools such as gross margin analysis and price scheduling.

Rising Above

At age 42, Wubitu Gosaye is still blazing new trails. “I was one of the first women in my village to join a savings group. At the time, I couldn’t have imagined the full benefit.”

Refuge in Faith

Looking around there are so many new faces. A tense silence fills the air. A man recalls how he and his family were sound asleep when the rebels came. Amidst the yelling and gunshots, they barely managed to escape with their lives. Now here at Kighali Church in Beni Territory, DR Congo, they are left with nothing.

Finding New Hope

The accessibility challenges Sinkenesh faced due to her disability set her back, but after some hard work and CCT training, she began to find new hope. With the support, she has found a new hope she never could have imagined.

A New Way of Life

Amidst the arid and dusty landscape of Muaani Village, Catherina's flourishing garden stands out like an emerald gem. Lush green plants of mangoes, peas, pawpaw, watermelons, sukuma wiki, and spinach fill her kitchen garden, defying the odds of the dry season

The Same Old Story

Read the inspiring story of Bamani, a dedicated community leader in Tutra Pahad, India, who, with the support of Tearfund and EFICOR, becomes a 'change maker.' Through conservation agriculture, Bamani transforms her village, reducing migration and fostering hope. Discover how empowered local leaders can create lasting changes and thrive in their indigenous land. Find hope and inspiration in this tale of resilience and positive impact.

A Place of Refuge

Experience a tale of resilience and hope as Daniel Arok escapes child marriage in South Sudan. Through Tearfund's trauma healing group and the local church, he finds solace and support on his journey towards a brighter future. Join our mission to empower vulnerable youth like Daniel and create a world free from violence and oppression.

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