What it is ::
Tearfund is a mission based in the UK, that works to mobilize local churches throughout the world to help many different activist movements. Their goal is to see 50 million people released from material and spiritual poverty through a network of 100,000 churches. They see the local churches as the best network to get help delivered whether it be food, medicine or supplies to the points of need. They also are involved in the fair-trade issues around the world and developed Tearcraft, which works with 19 producers in 10 countries to help create a quality job market and pay rate.

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How to get Involved ::
Tearfund is very active in campaigning as well, so you can get involved in a campaigning program or...

EPAs postcard
Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) are trade agreements that the European Union is currently negotiating with 75 countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. In their current form, they will have devastating results for poor communities.

Stop Climate Chaos pledge
Tearfund is supporting the Stop Climate Chaos lifestyle pledge. This is a great way to tell the government about how you're making your lifestyle greener, and to urge the prime minister to ensure more is done at a governmental level. Order your free copy of For tomorrow too to find out what simple steps you can take to cut down your carbon emissions.

Become a Campaigns Promoter
Could you spare a few hours each month to encourage others to take action? Sign up as a Campaigns Promoter and you'll receive extra resources to distribute as well as training from the Campaigns Team, standard talks and more.

Pray
Pray effectively for issues that affect our work worldwide.
Weekly prayer points (6 July): towards peace in Ivory Coast; threat to indigenous Christians in Colombia; stark need in Zimbabwe and tsunami reconstruction disrupted by violence in Sri Lanka.

Give
Give to one of their numerous missions such as Darfur support or AIDS relief.

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