Tearfund Big Quiz Night aims to put fun into fundraising

More than 1,000 churches around the UK will be joining in Tearfund's Big Quiz Night on Saturday.

The nationwide event is aimed at supporting some of the poorest communities in the world.

Participants are encouraged to make a £5 donation to take part, with funds going towards Tearfund's work in more than 50 countries.

Areej and her family live in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon and have been supported by Tearfund and its partners. Clive Mear/Tearfund

Churches taking part can show Tearfund's quiz film or opt for paper versions of the quiz. Questions include popular categories such as general knowledge, food and drink, geography, film and TV, sport and music and also features some familiar faces, with Tearfund ambassadors, Guvna B, Tom Herbert, Peter Chambers and Stephen Timms each presenting a category.

Tearfund's fundraising director Jane Pleace said: 'We are so excited to launch our first nationwide Big Quiz Night. The event is the perfect excuse to gather friends and family together for some friendly competition, while fighting against poverty and raising funds for some of the most vulnerable people around the world.'

During the last 10 years alone, Tearfund has helped more than 45 million people through its development and humanitarian work. Every pound raised from The Big Quiz will go towards helping to bring change and transformation to those in the greatest need.

To find an event taking place in your local area visit Tearfund's website.

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