When Jesus entered our world in the midst of an oppressive empire, he did not come to dominate. He demonstrated a radically different power: one that heals, releases, and restores.
While today's global challenges feel immense, God’s power remains unchanged. And that same power is at work in places of great need today, inviting us to step into God’s ongoing story of restoration.
This Christmas, your gift can help bring life in all its fullness to those who need it most.
For a long time, Miran – a mother of seven living in a remote village in Pakistan’s Sindh province – was trapped in a deepening cycle of debt, trauma, and extreme poverty. After her husband died, she faced compounding isolation and hardship.
“There were many days when my children and I had nothing to eat and no proper clothes to wear.”
— Miran
Nobody believed a widowed woman could manage land or provide for her family, leaving her with no safety net. But Miran was not forsaken.
Tearfund’s local partner, The Diocese of Hyderabad, met Miran, saw her immense worth, and equipped her with the training needed to change her family's future. Miran trained as a skilled Traditional Birth Attendant, equipping her not only to transform her family's life, but to lead change across her community.
“I am not dependent now. I can provide for my children with dignity. God has turned my tears into hope, and now I want to bring hope to other mothers.”
— Miran
Today, Miran earns her own income, grows fresh vegetables for her family and neighbours, and has enrolled her children back in school.
For a long time, Miran – a mother of seven living in a remote village in Pakistan’s Sindh province – was trapped in a deepening cycle of debt, trauma, and extreme poverty. After her husband died, she faced compounding isolation and hardship.
“There were many days when my children and I had nothing to eat and no proper clothes to wear.”
— Miran
Nobody believed a widowed woman could manage land or provide for her family, leaving her with no safety net. But Miran was not forsaken.
Tearfund’s local partner, The Diocese of Hyderabad, met Miran, saw her immense worth, and equipped her with the training needed to change her family's future. Miran trained as a skilled Traditional Birth Attendant, equipping her not only to transform her family's life, but to lead change across her community.
“I am not dependent now. I can provide for my children with dignity. God has turned my tears into hope, and now I want to bring hope to other mothers.”
— Miran
Today, Miran earns her own income, grows fresh vegetables for her family and neighbours, and has enrolled her children back in school.
Motivated by the loving example of Jesus, Tearfund’s local partners do what they do best: equipping communities to lead lasting change.
By meeting people where they are and removing barriers, our partners deliver practical, holistic support – from clean water and healthcare to sustainable farming and economic empowerment.
Your support honours people's God-given dignity, helping them break the cycle of poverty and become agents of change for their own lives, their families and their communities.
Your tax-deductible gift this Christmas will fuel Tearfund’s local Christian partners around the world as they walk alongside people like Miran to restore God-given potential.
Related projects in have received support from the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
