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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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

magine living with nothing but rice to eat every day. For Rami Paharin and her community, this was their reality until Tearfund’s partner EFICOR introduced kitchen gardens. With new gardening skills and seeds, Rami began growing a variety of vegetables, transforming her family's diet and her outlook on life. This change not only improved her nutrition but also restored her sense of control and dignity.

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.

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.

From Shambles to Shelter: All hands on deck!

With drive and compassion, Pastor Helen has transformed her community in Kiboko, Kenya. Through Tearfund’s Church-based Community Transformation program, she has built homes, implemented sustainable agriculture, and restored hope.

“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.

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