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Catherine Kitonga, a farmer, prepares a zai pit in her farm in Muuani Village in Nguumo Ward, Kenya, on 7 July 2022. Tearfund Canada is a Christian charity which partners with churches in some of the world’s poorest countries to tackle poverty and injustice through sustainable development; by responding to disasters and challenging injustice. For this year's Tearfund Sunday annual event; the charity focus is on Kenya and has the theme of Renewed Hope.

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
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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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A Widowed Farmer Regains Her Dignity

In the Zala Woreda region of Southern Ethiopia, Batale Beyene, a formerly struggling farmer, has transformed her life and that of her family through the support of the local church and Canadian Foodgrains Bank. By adopting new farming techniques, she has increased crop yield, improved food quality, and gained the dignity of self-sufficiency, inspiring hope for a prosperous future.
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It’s Never Too Late

Tearfund Canada partnered with the local church to provide proper training and experience to farmers who sought help. Kahindo Kiyirembera, a 74-year-old widow, saw amazing results and increased her produce for the market.
Ann Mueni Mutiso, a farmer, works in her kitchen garden in Wiikiamba Village, Nguumo Ward, Kenya, on 5 July 2022. Tearfund Canada is a Christian charity which partners with churches in some of the world’s poorest countries to tackle poverty and injustice through sustainable development; by responding to disasters and challenging injustice. For this year's Tearfund Sunday annual event; the charity focus is on Kenya and has the theme of Renewed Hope.

The Sole Provider, with No Rain

Water shortages make farming stressful, Anna said, "the situation was better [years ago] because we received regular rainfall, if it doesn't rain then we can't generate money anywhere else.
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Hope Rising

“I had no food in my household and we were starving...we could barely have a meal a day. We had even forgotten the normal practice of two meals a day,” says Bol. Bol’s story is only one of hundreds of thousands of identical stories in Aweil.
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Grains of Hope

“I had no food in my household and we were starving...we could barely have a meal a day. We had even forgotten the normal practice of two meals a day,” says Bol. Bol’s story is only one of hundreds of thousands of identical stories in Aweil.
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God’s Restorative Work

Before receiving life-saving food assistance, Peter was too hungry to work. He recently returned home to South Sudan after years in a refugee camp in Uganda, but the area was void of food and opportunities.
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Shaking Ground

It can be an overwhelming experience being in Syria. But thanks to your generosity families are receiving food, water, blankets and mattresses.
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Türkiye–Syria Earthquake Response Update

At 24 years old, Kambale Siriwayo, a newlywed and father of two, still lived with his parents. Having only gone to school until the third grade, farming was the only way he knew to earn a living. He knows, earning enough to purchase his own house is a slow, uphill battle. For Kambale, it felt impossible.
Keli Kathiu Wambua, a member of Kaki Cluster Village Savings and Loan Association in Kwakavisi Location, Makueni County in Kenya, counts money loaned to her by the association on 29th September 2020. The group, which started in 2016, has 26 members who pool their funds in a kitty from which members can borrow money for personal use like purchase of farming supplies and home improvement.

A Blessing Has Come My Way

At 24 years old, Kambale Siriwayo, a newlywed and father of two, still lived with his parents. Having only gone to school until the third grade, farming was the only way he knew to earn a living. He knows, earning enough to purchase his own house is a slow, uphill battle. For Kambale, it felt impossible.
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From Food Assistance to Self Reliance

“Seeing your children and yourself dying of hunger is a nightmare. Sadly it was reality.” Juan Annet Lofu was in a tough situation. With so many mouths to feed, but so little energy from the pain of her own empty stomach, her life was a vicious cycle of hunger.
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A Savings Trailblazer in a Rural Community

Village Savings Groups or Self-Help Groups, are a sustainable way for people in rural Africa to save money, regardless of how much they make. But in Mrs. Fantaye Sarte’s community, there were rumours and speculations about what a group like this actually was. Was it a money making scheme?
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Inspired to Make a Change

Imagine a young father, 26 years old, and sole breadwinner for his family of 7 members. Imagine how he felt when returning home, after 5 years in a refugee camp, only to find that their home and all their assets had been burned to ashes.
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A Widowed Farmer Regains Her Dignity

Batale lives in the Zala Woreda region of Southern Ethiopia, where the majority of the population suffers from chronic hunger. Batale was one of them. She says, “I am poor. My small plot of land is not productive.”
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A Whole-Life Transformation

Coming from a traditional village in Ethiopia, Mamitu felt the daily social pressures she faced as a woman in poverty. For women like Mamitu, Self-Help Groups have been a source of incredible transformation both within her life, and within her heart for her village.
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