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. 🙏

‘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

‘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. 🙏

‘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.🌿✨

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

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.

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

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: https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/venezuela-earthquake-appeal

🚨 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.

At the same time, our global food system is reliant on them as they produce one third of the world’s food.  Let’s pray together for communities living in poverty, and particularly for smallholder farmers around the world. Photo Credit: Zacarias Chicuio/Tearfund Mozambique and Tom Price

Smallholder farmers contribute very little to the global emissions which drive climate change, yet extreme weather events, like the predicted super El Niño, pose a critical threat to the world’s 500 million smallholder farmers.

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.

He is pairing the word of God with vital public health measures:  🧼 Mandatory handwashing with soap and clean water.  😷 Respecting barrier measures and hygiene protocols.  🌱 Keeping the church environment safe and clean. Photo credit: Elijah Muweza

‘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

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. 🙏

🚨 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.

‘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

Your support provides hygiene kits and cash grants that families like Wael’s desperately need to regain a sense of dignity and safety. Donate today https://f.mtr.cool/hneslfahvf

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.

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.

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. 🧡

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.

‘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

Try these #ZeroWasteDay swaps: 🧼 Soap bars > bottles 🧻 Plastic-free toilet roll 🐝 Beeswax wraps > cling film ☕️ Reusable coffee cups ✨ Refillable deodorant Which single-use items are hardest for you to avoid? Let’s tackle the plastic crisis together. Thank you for playing your part! 🙌

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? 🌍 🕊️

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.

Working through their local church network, Tearfund partner MERATH, is rapidly scaling their emergency response across Lebanon to deliver life-saving aid.

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.

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. https://f.mtr.cool/lffkoeuwtt

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.