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Picture Editor/Art Buyer turned Media Officer @Tearfund; views own. Love history, geography, sewing & creativity, the natural world, the fall of the light

Joined December 2011
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@Tearfund have called for help 'peace building' in Mozambique. Approaching a quarter of a million people have been displaced there by war and other issues. UCB News explores why this is a growing issue. timbre-player.sharp-stream.c…
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There’s still time to bid for this painting by @SaraSherwoodArt! Sara created this beautiful piece of art for our Easter video. She decided to set up a silent auction to raise money for Tearfund, which closes next week. You can find out more here: sarasherwood.co.uk/abstract-…
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To highlight the link between the fashion industry and the climate crisis, @Tearfund is launching The Great Fashion Fast. To take part choose ten items of clothing to wear for the whole month! Read more in Amber Martin-Woodhead's @ConversationUK article: bit.ly/3wCLuFp
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⏪ LISTEN AGAIN ⏪ Hollywood actor & Christian @TheDavidGyasi has been fasting fashion - limiting his wardrobe to just 10 items to raise awareness of global poverty for @Tearfund. He tells @estherhigh why acting and his faith are intrinsic to his calling premierchristianradio.com/Sh…
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"A cheeky radio interview I did last week - Premier Christian Radio premierchristianradio.com/Sh…
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"The majority of us have clothes in our wardrobes we’ve never worn" Interview: Laura Young, climate activist @Tearfund churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2…
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"The majority of us have clothes in our wardrobes we’ve never worn" Interview: Laura Young, climate activist @Tearfund churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2…
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Liz Earle explains to @Macailab13 why she is lending her voice to fight climate change and global poverty, and why she is passionate about empowering women around the world ow.ly/iJtJ50GAlQn
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We’re on @BBCPanorama in 30 minutes, focusing on @CocaCola’s Plastic pollution problem. Tearfund’s Rich Gower shares how plastic waste is making life harder for people living in poverty, and making the climate crisis worse. Tune in at 7.35pm on @BBCOne 👇 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0010zx…
Come along on Saturday - perfect for young children who want to be Planet Protectors!
Planet Protectors book launch this Saturday - you're invited! - mailchi.mp/f6f6a43df35b/plan…
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Join our Ambassador, Tamsin Greig, and Iain Hesketh, International Missions Director for Elim International, on 1 July at 7pm as they interview Tearfund's Country Director Hebdavi Muhindo for an insight into the challenges of working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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How do #emissions from meat, dairy and other foods compare? The climate impact of beef and lamb dwarfs that of other foods. But producing #beef is more than twice as carbon intensive as producing lamb (@_HannahRitchie @OurWorldInData). Find out why ➡️ interactive.carbonbrief.org/…
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Nyayian is 21, a mum, recently widowed, living w/ flooding, violence, food insecurity and #COVID19 in #SouthSudan. Hear how she and other women help their communities: @BBCR4Sunday- feature starts at 11:08. @Tearfund #reallifeheroes #WorldHumanitarianDay bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000ls…
We're looking for women photographers to take part in our #LadiesBehindTheLens series - get in touch [email protected]
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.@marthacollison is a @tearfund ambassador supporting its Coronavirus emergency appeal. Her NEW tea & biscuit brownie is the solution to a cuppa with friends in lockdown: she is encouraging those who bake it to give away half in a random act of kindness. deliciousmagazine.co.uk/reci…
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Situation in South Sudan is getting worse. Children are suffering most. Floods have washed away homes & destroyed crops. Conflict is increasing. #Coronavirus spreading. Thank God ⁦@Tearfund⁩ partners are there on the ground. Pls lets give generously tearfund.org/en/latest/coron…