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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

If you’re running on empty lately, consider this your gentle reminder: you don’t have to carry it all in your own strength. When we are at our weakest, God’s grace and power step in. Take a deep breath and lean into him today. 🤍✨ Photo credit: Tom Price

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake centred in Chocó has struck Colombia, causing severe shaking and widespread destruction across the region. Pray for people who have tragically lost loved ones, as well as those who are injured, and families waiting anxiously for news as rescue efforts unfold. 🙏

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

‘Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves... defend the rights of the poor and needy.’ (Proverbs 31:8-9) Photo credit: Tom Price

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

‘May my prayer be set before you like incense…’ (Psalm 141:2) One simple action you can take for our global neighbours today is to pray. 🙏

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

‘This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.’ (Psalm 118:24 ESV). A gentle reminder for you today. Every single day is a fresh start designed by God. Share this Bible verse to bring a little light to someone else's day.🌿✨

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed more than 1,000 lives. According to the United Nations, it is the fastest-growing outbreak in the region. Please donate today to support people affected by this devastating outbreak: tearfund.org Photo credit: Elijah Muweza

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

In a world facing crisis, we pray for the courage to keep our eyes open to the needs around us without losing hope. May God give us strength to face difficult realities, wisdom to focus on what we can do today, and peace to trust him with the future.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Join us in prayer for people in Bangladesh who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods because of widespread flooding and landslides.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Two unprecedented, back-to-back earthquakes have struck Venezuela – the strongest in over a century. We are working with our church partners to deliver immediate, life-saving support on the ground. Donate here: www.tearfund.org/campaigns/venezuel…

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🚨 Two earthquakes, including a historic 7.5 magnitude tremor, have struck near Montalbán and shaken the capital city of Caracas. Dozens of buildings have collapsed, and the official toll of casualties and injuries is rising sharply by the hour. Families have lost everything in a matter of minutes.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Jesus’ love leads us to care for our global neighbours. While heatwaves affect all of us, people living in poverty are often facing the worst impacts with fewer resources to adapt.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

‘People spread lies about the disease. That is why people are afraid to come.’ For 20 years, Pastor Nyakulinda Schadrack has led the ECN Church in Ituri. Today, his ministry faces a deadly strain of Ebola, where the population remains skeptical about the disease. Photo credit: Elijah Muweza

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Our teams in the Middle East aren't just serving their communities – they are part of them. Let’s lift up the peacemakers, church leaders, and political leaders guiding the region toward reconciliation. 🙏

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📻 You can still listen to these powerful stories of personal courage and change on BBC World Service. 👉 Click the link to listen to the People Fixing the World documentary on Ending Violence Against Women: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📻 Tune in to BBC World Service to hear powerful stories of personal courage and change. Hear how survivors of sexual and gender-based violence are breaking years of silence, creating safe spaces, and engaging faith leaders to challenge harmful social norms.

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BBC World Service - People Fixing The World, Ending violence against women

The Rwandan women finding their voice after years of silence

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🚨 PRAYER REQUEST: 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines🚨 19 deaths have been reported so far, and countless families have lost their homes. Please keep praying for the affected people in the Philippines and God's mercy for any follow-up tsunamis or calamities.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

‘Some people still refuse to believe that Ebola can kill.’ Meet Isaac Bataga, a nurse in Bunia. Facing deep community skepticism, he’s fighting back with education – teaching his congregation handwashing, symptom awareness, and early reporting to save lives. 🧼 Photo credit: Elijah Muweza/Tearfund

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Surviving the bombing was only the beginning of the struggle for Wael, a father living with a disability in Lebanon. Now, in a makeshift shelter, the most basic human needs have become his hardest daily battles. ‘The ground is often flooded, making it nearly impossible for me to move,’ he explains.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo with over 400 suspected cases and over 130 deaths reported. Please pray for all those living and working at the epicentre of this current outbreak in Ituri province in the DRC.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Proverbs 19:17 reminds us that when we stand with those in poverty, we are honouring the Lord. Through your prayers and support, local churches are becoming hubs of transformation, bringing hope where it’s needed most. Double-tap if you believe an end to extreme poverty is possible. 🧡

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Comment ‘AMEN’ if you’re praying with us. We continue to pray for a lasting and just peace in the Middle East. As ceasefire discussions continue in the coming days, we pray for protection over civilians, wisdom for leaders, and an end to violence.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13) Photo credit: Jonas YAMEOGO

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

775+ Tearfund supporters joined #TheBigPlastics Count! 📉 Soft plastics and yoghurt pots were huge, proving how hard single-use is to avoid. Individual actions show love for our neighbors in poverty. On this International Day of Zero Waste, what plastic-free swap will you make? 🌍 🕊️

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East is driving an already fragile region into an even deeper humanitarian crisis. Thousands of people have been killed and millions more are displaced.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

More than one million people have been forced to flee their homes in Lebanon. For thousands of families, ‘home’ is now a car or a tent in the biting cold, and they now carry the heavy trauma of displacement and the fear that they may never be able to return.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

For mothers like Randa, the escalation in the Middle East brings back a familiar feeling of fear. Just nine months ago, Randa struggled to feed her four-month-old Bara’a. Thankfully, she received support from Tearfund’s partner. f.mtr.cool/lffkoeuwtt

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Join Safa Hijazeen, Tearfund's Regional Director for the Middle East, in prayer as he lifts up the Middle East region to the Lord. Pray that God will comfort those who are grieving and in pain from the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We’re joining the Big Plastic Count, are you? The Big Plastic Count is the UK’s biggest people-powered investigation into household plastic waste. Sign up today: f.mtr.cool/ncmepjsjrg

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Is there a ‘catch’ to Free Wills Month? No. It’s just a chance to protect your family and pass on a legacy of hope - for free. This March, we’d like to offer you the opportunity to make a lasting plan for the future, at no cost to you.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.’ (John 7:37–38)

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Join us in prayeras we lift up urgent needs from around the world. 🙏🌍 Ask for God’s closeness to all who are suffering today.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

In Syria, more than 60% of the population face food insecurity, and 7.4 million people are internally displaced. Extreme poverty is driving people and communities into crisis. Despite these challenges, the people of Aleppo, Syria, are reshaping their future.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Meet Josseline. After decades of hardship in the CAR, she’s using Bible-based training to build a secure future for her grandkids. By leaving a gift to Tearfund in your will, you leave a legacy of transformation for God’s family. 🌍❤️

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

‘One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendour of your majesty – and I will meditate on your wonderful works.’ (Psalm 145:4-5)

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

What's one thing you can do right now to fight the climate crisis? In this conversation with Laura Young at COP30, Environment Secretary Ed Miliband reminds us that political change doesn’t just happen – it happens because of pressure.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

In the Central African Republic, we’re helping kids like Vanessa swap the burdens of poverty for dreams of becoming doctors. Give a gift that lasts a lifetime: www.tearfund.org/get-involved/donat… Photo credit: Elijah Muweza/Tearfund.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Mozambique and surrounding countries are experiencing severe flooding due to exceptionally heavy rainfall. Flooding has already killed more than 100 people and caused large-scale damage to crops, homes and infrastructure. Photo credit: Zacarias Chicuio/Tearfund Mozambique

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Join us in prayer for those affected by natural disasters and for Tearfund’s work in churches and self-help groups around the world.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

A key part of Lent is reflection and setting time aside with God. While you focus on preparing your heart, we invite you to discover Living Water: a seven-week Lent devotional designed to help you draw closer to Jesus, the giver of life. Sign up www.tearfund.org/campaigns/lent-dev…

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Heavy rains have fallen in Mozambique over the last ten days, resulting in severe flooding across the southern and central regions of the country. The Tearfund Mozambique team is supporting local partners to strengthen their response. Please join us in praying for Mozambique. 🙏

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

A reminder that whatever we do to help those in need, we do for Jesus! ‘The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ (Matthew 25:40)

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Tearfund works in more than 50 countries worldwide. We rely on our incredible global staff to share stories of how God is at work in the communities we serve. We asked our global teams to share specific prayer requests from their regions.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉 Thank you for your incredible support and prayers throughout 2025! 🙏✨ Photo credit: Jonas Yameogo/Tearfund

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ (John 3:16) 🎄We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas from Tearfund.🎄

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

This week, we pause to celebrate the birth of Jesus, the true light of the world who came to illuminate our lives. 🌟 May the peace of Christ fill your heart and your home this Christmas season.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Davilla from the Central African Republic missed out on her education when she was forced to drop out of school. Everything changed when she was able to attend a local literacy centre, set up through Tearfund and her local church. Give today: www.tearfund.org/christmas25

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

As we continue our 16 Days of Activism against sexual and gender-based violence, we’d love for you to pray with us for our work in this area – both in preventing and ending it, and in supporting survivors. Comment 'Amen' or 🙏 below to let us know you've joined us!

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) affects 1 in 3 women globally. Tearfund's SGBV lead breaks down the misconceptions in our 16 Days of Activism Q&A. The local church's influence is the single most powerful tool for challenging harmful norms. Change starts when faith leaders are equipped.

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Double the impact. Double the transformation. Double the joy. Your Christmas Appeal donation is being doubled by match funding. This is how we break the cycle of extreme poverty and empower the local church. This Giving Tuesday, give a gift that lasts a lifetime. www.tearfund.org/changelives

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Tearfund @tearfund.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

As we mark the #16DaysofActivism against Gender-Based Violence, we pause to thank God for the healing and hope revealed through survivors, communities, and churches who are tirelessly working to end gender-based violence.

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