Who We Are
We are working to see flourishing communities free from poverty and injustice
Join Us and Play Your part
Tearfund Ireland is a Christian international development and relief organisation committed to the transformation of vulnerable communities in specific regions around the world. In relationship with local partners, we walk alongside people who are lifting themselves out of poverty and transforming their communities.
In Ireland, we resource the Christian community to practically demonstrate their faith by engaging in sustainable development, pursuing biblical justice, and advocating on behalf of the world’s marginalised.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength’; and ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.
Lk 10:27
Vision and Values
VISION
Flourishing communities free from poverty and injustice.
MISSION
To collaborate with key partners so vulnerable individuals can overcome poverty, withstand crises, and transform their communities.
CHRIST-CENTRED
We are a Christian organisation, endeavouring to live our faith through loving our global neighbour and assisting others in doing likewise.
RELATIONAL
We recognise that through healthy, trusting relationships, we can collaborate more effectively, clarify misunderstandings, and strive for mutually agreed results.
JUSTICE MINDED
We believe in a world where poverty and injustice no longer have influence. Based in our understanding of faith, hope and love, and the dignity of every individual, we pursue justice for all people.
EXCELLENCE
We always strive for our best. We undertake quality development approaches, operating best-practice, maintaining high standards with professionalism and integrity.
Our Approach
Strategic Pillars
These pillars represent the over-arching themes and provide a framework for our strategic objectives, goals, and activities.
TRANSFORMATION
We believe poverty and injustice are symptoms of broken relationships. Facilitating change of economic, material, and social injustice requires a holistic approach toward restoring broken relationships. Alongside faith-based and church partners, through quality development interventions, we collaborate for the transformation of individuals and entire communities.
RELATIONSHIP
We desire relationship over transaction. We believe that trusting, committed relationships are essential for effective collaboration toward our mission and vision.
RESOURCING
We are a learning organisation. With a desire for multiplied growth, and continuous improvement, we provide resources and development education initiatives to envision and equip others, inviting them to collaborate in our shared vision for flourishing communities.
CULTURE
We prioritise a healthy organisational culture. We intentionally nurture our Christian ethos and live our values while striving to be a results- focused, adaptable, and cohesive team.
