Tearfund is a UK-based relief and development organization founded in 1968, operating in 50 countries. Their goal is to transform individuals and communities by providing hope, dignity, and opportunity, with the belief that extreme poverty can be eradicated. Tearfund works alongside local communities and organizations, empowering them to lead and sustain development initiatives. They respond to both sudden disasters and ongoing crises, supporting collaborative and localized humanitarian responses. Their interventions focus on building resilience, strengthening capacities, promoting environmental restoration, sustainable livelihoods, and inclusive community transformation. Currently, Tearfund is active in 32 districts across Pakistan, partnering with 11 implementing organizations on various thematic areas including WASH, food security, livelihoods, community transformation, environmental and economic sustainability, capacity strengthening, and humanitarian response.
