Our Programs
Trauma Healing
Our prayer is that sexual violence in all its forms is stopped, and that women will see themselves through the eyes of Christ
The Deep Wounds of Trauma
In places of war and instability, rape and sexual violence is devastatingly common. In South Sudan, an estimated 70% of girls over the age of 12 have been victims of sexual violence and forced and child marriage is seen as acceptable. This creates deep physical, spiritual, emotional and social wounds for the survivors. And once the violence has occurred, other challenges arise such as fear, stigma, resistance from families, and lack of legal support.
Gender abuse, violence, and disrespect hinder the progress of communities and act in opposition to the partnership envisioned by God. Working with the local church, Tearfund is working to address serious issues of sexual and gender-based violence in all its forms.
How We Help
Working with the local church, Tearfund is committed to stopping sexual violence and
addressing the multifaceted wounds these women face.
Biblical Trauma Healing
Tearfund uses a Biblically-based approach to help survivors heal from the deep wounds of sexual abuse and see themselves as people of immense value, loved and cherished by God. This faith-based approach is combined with practical support and counselling to help survivors recover and live fruitful and shame free lives.
Church Training
Church and community leaders undergo training on their roles in the trauma healing process, violence reporting, and other topics. Female leaders are trained to become trauma-healing facilitators and share what they have learned with others. They learn about the potential after-effects of trauma, psychological support, healing from gender-based violence, and Biblical responses to healing, forgiveness, and protection.
Public Awareness
Tearfund works to inform and change public mindsets on sexual and gender-based violence and the trauma it causes. This is achieved through radio programs and talk shows that are led by community facilitators, public ads that inform the general public of the repercussions of and trauma caused by sexual violence, and public education through forums and meetings held in the community, where members ask community facilitators questions.
Unleashed Impact
When churches are unleashed, there’s no limit to what they can do.
The flee from arranged marriage
At 17, Rebecca was shocked to learn she had been engaged to a man twice her age. Refusing to marry, she fled to a church for safety. With support from Bishop Joseph and Tearfund’s Trauma Healing Program, Rebecca continued her education and strengthened her faith.
Though her family tried to force the marriage again, Rebecca remains hopeful, trusting God and her church community for a future she can choose.
Church restores dignity
Makita, a mother of seven, works tirelessly to provide for her family while her husband refuses to contribute. He neglects his responsibilities and uses up the family’s resources. But when Makita pleads for help, she’s met with violence.
However, hope emerged through her local church, where Tearfund offered Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) training. Makita learned new ways to handle conflict and gained support from her community. She now has hope.
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"Everything had already burnt to ashes"
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MARRIAGE NOT MADE IN HEAVEN
Here’s what’s happened this year.
individuals became more food secure
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farmers trained in conservation agriculture
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farmer field schools were formedd
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Help local churches reach beyond their walls and lift families out of physical and spiritual poverty.
Through Tearfund, your gift will equip local churches, and empower individuals, so that families can finally break the cycle of physical and spiritual poverty and see a future of opportunity and lasting hope.
