Posts Tagged ‘India’
Posted on May 22, 2009 - by Frank
An International Dinner
Last night I had the wonderful opportunity to have dinner with friends – it wasn’t a normal dinner with friends though.
In the room were a number of people representing different countries. At the dinner table there were 5 from Aotearoa, 1 from the Congo, 1 from India, 1 from the UK and our 2 esteemed guests who the dinner was for from the Philippines.
The organisations represented at the table included TEAR Fund, CAP (Christians Against Poverty), a Methodist strongly involved in social action and TEAR Fund’s partner in the Philippines – CCT (Center for Community Transformation). It was a group of people who have dedicated their lives in some way to serving the marginalized. It was an honour.
Posted on April 28, 2009 - by Frank
His Name is Pramanik
Compassion International, the organisation TEAR Fund NZ partners with in Child Sponsorship, runs a programme that unites them with bloggers. From time to time they take groups of bloggers on trips to see the work done in the developing world first hand and those bloggers write while on the trips, giving their readers a close proximity to what is happening and what sponsorship is achieving.
One of those bloggers is a wonderful lady whose blog I follow and whom I also follow on Twitter – Anne Jackson.
Posted on April 13, 2009 - by Frank
Encouragement to Supporters
TEAR Fund has many generous donors who are engaged with various parts of what we do, whether it be child, sponsorship, micro-enterprise, community development, disaster relief or our peace and reconciliation efforts.
I was a TEAR Fund supporter long before I became the Education and Campaigns Manager. My wife and I support a number of TEAR Fund initiatives including child sponsorship, micro-enterprise, the work done through Watoto and various Gift for Life catalogue purchases. With this in mind I always found it encouraging to see what that money was achieving.
Posted on April 10, 2009 - by Frank
Friday April 10th. – Lent 2009
There are so many things that could be said today as we reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus, but I thought I would give the word to one of our partners overseas. The following reflection is from Dr Kiran Martin from ASHA in India - one of the organisations we work with in that great part of the world.
Dear friends,
As Easter draws nigh and reminds us of the wonderful gift of God to us – His Son Jesus, who has blessed us, forgiven us, redeemed us, transformed us, I have been reflecting on these words from the Lord’s prayer: ‘Thy Kingdom come on earth, as it is in heaven.’ What did Jesus really mean when he taught us to pray this way? My sincere hope is that my thoughts will encourage you, challenge you and bless you.
Posted on February 18, 2009 - by Frank
Start a Revolution – Trade Your iPod!
The following was written by Carl Worthington, a TEAR Fund supporter who has kicked off a radical campaign to raise money to see a well built in Orissa, India, through our partner there.
Welcome to a revolution, this year I have decided to do something bigger than myself and try to make a radical impact on the poor in Orissa, India.
It all started when I was introduced to the idea of building basic wells in Vanuatu through YWAM, a team of like minded individuals and the local community. Unfortunately this never eventuated, but the passion and drive for building wells still anchored itself within me.
Posted on February 11, 2009 - by Frank
Trade Your iPod for Life!
I love seeing people getting involved in the world’s issues and creatively using what they have to make a difference. It is also especially inspiring when those efforts involve personal sacrifice.
A little while ago I got an email from Carl who has started a campaign called “Trade Your iPod for Life!“. Our advocacy manager, Beth, had sent him my way as he was looking to make contact with my former work place to try and promote what he’s doing. I put him in touch with Asher, the afternoon guy on Life FM… the extremely talented announcer who has taken over my show since I left… and they organized to have a chat on the radio.
Posted on September 2, 2008 - by Frank
TEAR Fund Commits Aid to India Flood Victims
TEAR Fund is committing $80,000 to bring relief to the displaced millions following the worst flooding in 50 years, in India’s state of Bihar.
TEAR Fund’s partner in India, the Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief (EFICOR) is experienced in disaster relief, having responded to most of the worst disasters to hit India over the past three decades. A team is already assessing the situation and will provide much needed water, shelter, medicines and food as families flock to relief camps across one of poorest states in India.
TEAR Fund senior programmes officer, Bernard Gomes says while the death toll is not high at present, it is a huge disaster in terms of displacing more than 2 million people.
“These people have an uncertain future as their hopes and dreams have been swept away. It is now a race against time to make sure others don’t die from secondary killers such as waterborne diseases. The floods have also destroyed vital crops and killed livestock, adding to the pain, and this will have a ripple effect across India given the current global food crisis. “
TEAR Fund’s partner is co-ordinating its efforts with other aid agencies and the Indian Government to ensure an effective response and that there is no duplication of aid.
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