The work of Tearfund
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the work of Tearfund in tackling poverty and how this reflects Christian teachings.
Key learning points
- Tearfund is a Christian charity that aims to tackle poverty and injustice.
- Tearfund follows the example of Jesus and reflects Christian teachings and values.
- Tearfund works with local churches and organisations in more than 50 countries to tackle poverty.
- Humanitarian response, community development, and advocacy and influencing are at the centre of Tearfund's work.
Keywords
Charity - an organisation set up to provide help and raise money for those in need
Poverty - the state of being without the things needed for a reasonable quality of life, so that day-to-day living is a struggle
Tearfund - a Christian relief and development agency that works to tackle poverty and injustice in vulnerable communities around the world
Common misconception
Tearfund only responds to large scale disasters.
Tearfund responds to both small scale and large scale disasters.
Teacher tip
Students should study the work of one of the following: (CAFOD), Christian Aid or Tearfund, so you may choose to only cover one of these in your lessons.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.CAFOD is a Catholic that works with people facing poverty across the world.
Q2.Why is helping the poor important in Christianity?
Q3.Zacchaeus gave away half of his after meeting Jesus.
Q4.Jesus said, “ are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Q5.CAFOD provides support both in emergencies and for term development.
Q6.How can individuals support CAFOD’s mission?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tearfund is a Christian and development agency.
Q2.Tearfund’s mission was originally inspired by Jesus’ message to bring good news to the ...
Q3.Luke 4:18 says Jesus came to set the oppressed ...
Q4.Tearfund reflects Christian teachings such as your neighbour as yourself.
Q5.Tearfund campaigned at COP26 to help address the crisis.
Q6.Why does Tearfund partner with local churches?
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