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.

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The Rock that saved: How a stone wall transformed this man’s life!

In the rugged hills of Badudha, India, Gonga and his family were on the brink of despair, struggling to survive on rocky, eroding farmland. But a simple solution from EFICOR, Tearfund Canada’s partner, changed everything. By constructing stone bunds, they transformed not just the land, but the future for Gonga’s family.

Water from the Rock: The life-giving power of water

In the dry, barren land of rural Kenya, John Musyoka Mwangangi and his family face a constant struggle to sustain their plantation. Yet, a nearby spring offers a lifeline, transforming their prospects. Through Tearfund’s Nature Positive (N+) program, John’s farm is being restored, bringing renewed hope and a vision for a better future.

Scaling Church and Community Transformation in Ethiopia!

A new partnership with Wolaita Evangelical Seminary is paving the way for thousands of communities to be transformed.

The life-giving power of water

After years of struggle, John Mwangangi and his cousin, Judas, witnessed a miracle—the spring flowed again for the first time in years. Once parched land and dried-up springs, caused by changing rains and deforestation, had left them without hope.

The point of no return

As gunfire and explosions neared her home in Manipur, India, Mary grabbed what she could and fled on foot with her two young children into the night, urgently escaping while there was still time.

Her family wanted her to marry a man twice her age

Rebecca’s world shattered in a single moment. She remembers the day she home from school to find her life was no longer her own—her family had arranged for her to marry a man twice her age! “They told me it was decided three years ago, when I was just 14,” Rebecca shares. “I told them I wasn’t ready to get married. I’m only 17… and I didn’t even know who he was!”

Out of poverty in 3 years

Mariamu, a mother of three in rural Tanzania, knows the struggle of making ends meet. Running a small tailoring business with her husband, they barely afforded food—ironically, some years, she couldn’t even buy proper clothes for her children. Read More

A thriving field and renewed confidence

For years, Bereket Ukesa and his family lived in hunger and despair in Hobicha, Ethiopia. The rains, which were once steady and predictable, had become erratic. They often came weeks later than usual. In some years, they never came at all.

How one widow’s death led to 90 people knowing Jesus

Gununo Stadium Church in Segno, Ethiopia, has long preached God’s word, but Pastor Mesfin Yacob saw the need for more. Surrounded by poverty, he sought a way to serve the whole community. Tearfund’s Church and Community Transformation (CCT) training became the solution, equipping the church to make a lasting impact.

Education brings future hope to this community

With a passion for his people and a commitment to sustainable development, Pastor Solomon Zoka is leading his church to new heights. Through Tearfund’s CCT training, Africa Brotherhood Church has made significant strides in addressing local needs, including building schools and planning a borehole project.

“Mommy, I want to go home”

Jolly’s family escaped a violent mob in Manipur with only the clothes on their backs. Their journey led them to a relief camp in Mizoram, where Tearfund’s emergency support has been vital. While Jolly’s children adjust to their new surroundings and grapple with the loss of their home, the aid provided by Tearfund offers essential relief and a path forward.

Get to know Fadhili Trust: A chat with Samuel Mutua

Meet Samuel Mutua from Kenya! As a village agent with our partner Fadhili Trust, he's a catalyst for change in his community. From empowering locals with financial literacy to tackling challenges like food insecurity, the work of Fadhili Trust is changing lives. Learn more about our partnership through Samuel's inspiring interview where he shares how Fadhili Trust is making a difference!

Investing everything he had, he found a lifeline in livestock

Struggling with declining crops and livestock losses, Jaiprakash Paharia's hope was revived through Tearfund's training. Learn how faith and practical support empowered him to secure a sustainable livelihood.

Seeking Sanctuary at the Local Church

Bol, a 21-year-old student from Warapac village, faced a painful decision when his parents decided to marry him off, disrupting his dream of finishing school. In his distress, he turned to his local church, seeking the comfort and guidance he desperately needed. There, he found a safe space, the support of a counsellor, and hope for the future.

She never imagined food like this

After fleeing from the relentless civil war in Sudan, Lula Adam Musa and her four children found themselves in a desolate refugee camp in South Sudan. Struggling to feed her family, Lula’s hope was nearly gone — until the arrival of emergency food aid from Tearfund. This unexpected support not only filled their stomachs but rekindled their hope.

“God knows the plans He has for me”

In drought-ridden Makindu, Kenya, retired government worker Jeniffer Mwende Mwenze battles adversity with unwavering faith. With support from her church and a savings group, she turns small investments into life-changing resources, seeing God’s hand guiding her through every hardship.

She now earns 20 times more, thanks to her local church!

Kanini, a single mother in Kenya, struggled to survive on just $2 a week. Through her local church’s village savings group, she started a small business and now earns 20 times more! This initiative, supported by Tearfund, helps families escape poverty and thrive both financially and spiritually.

It had only rained for 7 days of 1000!

Denge, a farmer from Ethiopia, lost everything due to severe drought caused by climate change. But thanks to Tearfund and its partners, Denge found hope through food distribution and regained his health. Now, we're working together to help farmers like Denge adapt and create resilient solutions in the face of the climate crisis.

Hope evaporated with the rain

Climate change has brought fierce droughts and torrential rains to South Sudan, making farming nearly impossible for families like David's. Tearfund steps in with emergency food aid and sustainable solutions, offering a glimmer of hope.

She lost everything, including her seven-year-old son

“They keep telling me that ‘you have to wait.’ But we have been waiting on this issue. It is hopeless,” Susan says, her voice heavy with despair. Fleeing war, losing her son, and now watching her youngest suffer, she feels the weight of waiting, knowing that without help, there may be no future for her family. Yet, Tearfund's aid brings a glimmer of hope in the darkness.

She lost her husband, house, and livelihood within 2 months

As a young widow in rural Kenya, Franscisca faced a bleak future after losing her husband and home. But with the introduction of Conservation Agriculture through her church, she found a way to rebuild her life and provide for her children. Thanks to the ongoing support of Tearfund’s partner, her story is one of hope and faith.

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.

As Mercy held her mother’s hand, her dreams slipped away

Mercy Kambua had always dreamed of becoming a teacher, but family tragedy forced her to sacrifice her dreams. The unwavering support from GNCA Church, however, brought new hope.

How a widow’s funeral changed 100 lives

The teachings of Jesus have come to life at Gununo Stadium Church in Ethiopia, where faith and service go hand in hand. Through Tearfund’s Church and Community Transformation training, the church has successfully addressed community needs, from health care to housing, and seen nearly 100 people come to Christ.

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