Our Approach
The Problem
Poverty is complex. It is caused by lack of education, inequality, unpredictable weather, corruption, disasters, unjust trade agreements and myriad more deep-rooted social and global issues. At the root of it all lies the fact that we live in a broken world. Solutions aren’t easy. Bringing transformation requires us to address the root causes of injustice as well as responding to people’s immediate needs. Prayer is not the least we can do: it is the most important place to start.
The Solution – the local church
The best way to help someone in need is to stand with them in their place of need. This is one reason why Tearfund Ireland works through professional, accountable partners who work with and through local churches. They operate at the point of need and from within the need. In Tearfund’s experience, this is the recipe for truly sustainable development.
- FAITH – We inspire and equip Christians in Ireland to understand God’s heart for the poor: to pray, to give, to act. It all counts.
- HOPE – We speak out against injustice and lobby for positive change
- LOVE – We transform the lives of the most vulnerable and marginalised people by supporting local churches: with finance, training and technical expertise.