The work of Tearfund
I can describe the work of Tearfund in tackling poverty and how this reflects Christian teachings.
The work of Tearfund
I can describe the work of Tearfund in tackling poverty and how this reflects Christian teachings.
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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.
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