Category - Tearfund

Local churches 'key to meeting development needs'

staff writers — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:09:09 +0100

Local churches both in the UK and abroad are key players in international development according to a new report from an aid agency published at the weekend.

Sri Lanka's war refugees face continuing hardships

staff writers — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:39:02 +0100

Tearfund and other relief and development agencies are warning that the condition of Sri Lankans living in refugee camps will remain a major challenge for months to come.

Tearfund urges Obama on towards Copenhagen summit

staff writers — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:02:00 +0100

The UK evangelical development charity Tearfund is urging US President Barack Obama to build on the success of his 100 days in office by turning his attention to the upcoming Copenhagen summit on climate change with renewed vigour.

Church NGO announces 'milestone' in its HIV campaign

staff writers — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:23:45 +0000

The UK Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has this week announced a major financial milestone in its campaign to tackle HIV through grassroots initiatives.

'Carbon fast' urged during Lent

staff writers — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:01:26 +0000

The Energy and Climate Change Minister, Ed Miliband MP, and senior Church of England's Bishops are urging people to cut down on carbon rather than give up chocolate this Lent.

Aid agency warns of 'tsunami scale' long-term need in Sri Lanka

agency reporter — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:04:32 +0000

A Christian aid agency has warned of ‘tsunami scale’ long-term need in Sri Lanka.

Methodists invest in growing edge of church among young adults

staff writers — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:22:37 +0000

The Methodist Church is investing £7 million over ten years in a major new initiative designed to reach out to young adults who have no contact with the church, following research that shows elements of recovery.

Churches urged to pray for justice and hope in Zimbabwe

agency reporter — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:01:00 +0000

More prayer is needed for Zimbabwe, according to Christian relief agency Tearfund who are supporting local churches to meet the desperate needs of thousands of families in Zimbabwe.

Millions fear death as climate change depletes water resources

agency reporter — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:28:14 +0000

Unless major changes are made to water management strategies, climate change will threaten the lives of millions of people as soaring temperatures deplete water supplies, a new report suggests.

EU urged not to go cold on climate commitments

agency reporter — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:30:46 +0000

As international climate negotiations in Poznan, Poland reached the end of their first week, development agency Tearfund has urged rich countries not to detour from their Bali commitments.