Gifts which Build a Future of Hope

The challenges our world faces – like extreme poverty, conflict and climate change – can sometimes seem overwhelming. But in this difficult season, our partners are walking alongside people in vulnerable communities, planting seeds of hope where there is despair, shining a light into places of darkness, unlocking new opportunities, and empowering communities to overcome injustice and build a brighter future.

Ruby is part of the student-led Green Club at her school in Zambia, which is facilitated by Tearfund’s partner Reformed Open Community Schools (ROCS). Members are leading cross-generational approaches to build resilience to the impacts of a changing climate. They’ve planted trees all around the school grounds. They water and care for them, and share with fellow students about the importance of caring for the land, and growing and eating a diverse range of plants. Ruby knows that it will take time for the trees to grow and bring benefits to the school community, but it’s an investment she’s making for the sake of future students.