Tear Fund - Latest News [Page 4]
Unique position gets aid to desperate and isolated
Thursday, 13 October 2005, 2:24 pm | Tear Fund
TEAR Fund's unique position as a relief organisation, operating through an extensive network of indigenous development organisations, has ensured their emergency response is already reaching desperate and isolated communities in Pakistan and India. More >>
Shelter and supplies for earthquake victims
Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 4:08 pm | Tear Fund
TEAR Fund is currently in Pakistan and India addressing the most urgent needs of earthquake victims: shelter, food and water. TEAR Fund will remain in the region to work on long-term reconstruction and rehabilitation projects. More >>
Emergency Pakistan earthquake appeal
Monday, 10 October 2005, 10:46 am | Tear Fund
Aid and relief organisation TEAR Fund New Zealand is appealing for donations to assist victims of the earthquake that struck Pakistan on Saturday morning, and has caused damage stretching into India and Afghanistan. More >>
Appeal to support victims of Guatemalan Mudslides
Monday, 10 October 2005, 12:59 am | Tear Fund
TEAR Fund has launched an emergency appeal to support victims of mudslides in Guatemala More >>
Fund shocked by Bali attacks; committed to work
Monday, 3 October 2005, 4:26 pm | Tear Fund
TEAR Fund is shocked and saddened by the terrorist attacks carried out in Bali on Saturday night, however is determined to remain on the island to continue its work. More >>
TEAR Fund New Zealand launches Katrina appeal
Monday, 5 September 2005, 12:00 am | Tear Fund
TEAR Fund New Zealand, through its American partner World Relief, is responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. More >>
Concern Over US Attempts to Rewrite Devlpmnt Goals
Monday, 29 August 2005, 10:49 am | Tear Fund
The Bush Administration is going back on commitments made at the recent G8 summit to fight against poverty and disease in the developing world. TEAR Fund New Zealand says efforts by the new United States Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, ... More >>
TEAR Fund NZ launches emergency Niger appeal
Wednesday, 3 August 2005, 4:01 pm | Tear Fund
TEAR Fund New Zealand has launched an emergency appeal to address the needs of those affected by the devastating famine in Niger. More >>
TEAR Fund Congratulates G7 for Debt Reduction Deal
Monday, 13 June 2005, 2:36 pm | Tear Fund
A decision to free 18 of the world's poorest countries from the shackles of debt is being hailed by aid organisation TEAR Fund New Zealand as a "historic action". However, TEAR Fund warns more must be done to eliminate poverty. More >>
Give Mum A Goat For Mother's Day
Thursday, 5 May 2005, 10:46 am | Tear Fund
Aid organisation TEAR Fund is offering New Zealanders the chance to buy their mums something really different this Mother's Day. More >>
Top Rating From Charity Navigator
Friday, 22 April 2005, 3:03 pm | Tear Fund
TEAR Fund New Zealand's child sponsorship partner, Compassion International, has received the top four-star rating from Charity Navigator, one of America's leading financial accountability organisations. More >>
TEAR Fund swings into action in Indonesia
Thursday, 31 March 2005, 4:59 pm | Tear Fund
Aid and relief organisation TEAR Fund New Zealand is responding to the earthquake in Indonesia through the provision of emergency rations, supplies and shelter. More >>
TEAR Fund assessing situation in Indonesia
Wednesday, 30 March 2005, 3:24 pm | Tear Fund
Aid and relief organisation TEAR Fund New Zealand is in contact with its partner agencies in Indonesia, to assess the damage caused by Monday's earthquake. More >>
New bill threatens availability of generic drugs
Monday, 28 March 2005, 1:02 pm | Tear Fund
TEAR Fund New Zealand is concerned, under a bill approved today, India will start granting product patents for medicines - something they have not done since 1970 - without the necessary procedures to safeguard against a wholesale increase of medicine ... More >>
TEAR Fund opposed to Paul Wolfowitz appointment
Thursday, 24 March 2005, 4:34 pm | Tear Fund
Christian relief and development agency TEAR Fund New Zealand is opposed to the nomination of America's Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz as president of the World Bank. More >>
NZ making a significant difference in tsunami
Monday, 21 March 2005, 4:09 pm | Tear Fund
The unprecedented humanitarian response to the tsunami in South Asia has been incredibly effective, says aid organisation TEAR Fund New Zealand. Two months after the disaster struck, New Zealander's generous support is making a significant difference in tsunami ... More >>
TEAR Fund receives over $1 million
Tuesday, 11 January 2005, 11:11 am | Tear Fund
Aid and relief agency TEAR Fund New Zealand is elated by New Zealanders' compassionate response to the disaster in Southern Asia. More >>
TEAR Fund overwhelmed by NZers' tsunami response
Thursday, 30 December 2004, 5:49 pm | Tear Fund
Aid and relief agency TEAR Fund New Zealand says it has been overwhelmed by New Zealanders' compassionate response to the disaster in Southern Asia. More >>
TEAR Fund launches emergency tsunami appeal
Wednesday, 29 December 2004, 9:34 am | Tear Fund
Aid and relief agency TEAR Fund New Zealand has launched an emergency appeal for victims of the South Asia tsunami. More >>
TEAR Fund Launches Tsunami Emergency Appeal
Tuesday, 28 December 2004, 10:17 am | Tear Fund
New Zealamd Aid and Development agency TEAR Fund is launching an emergency appeal for victims of the Bay of Bengal Tsunami. Based on preliminary reports from partner offices in the region TEAR Fund anticipates massive relief needs for approximately ... More >>