Professional Background
: PhD (Political Science), teacher at a vocational college (until the end of January 2025), previously ten years as head of a facility and teacher in vocational preparation at a church-affiliated organization; degree: Management in Non-Profit Organizations; Master of Arts in Psychology and psychotherapeutic training with private practice; Director of ALTERAMENTUM - Humanistic Continuing Education and Training Center.

Why I am involved Terre des Hommes
: "All my life I have been committed to people and humanity. Here in the heart of Europe, we enjoy so many advantages and privileges. I want to contribute to ensuring that other people—especially children—also have these opportunities. All people, and especially children, should not only have the chance for an independent and self-determined life, but also a right to it. The foundations for this are: peace, food and drink, a home, and education. I want to contribute to this—as best I can. My guiding principle: It may be naive to believe I can improve the world, but it is just as naive to believe I cannot."

Professional background:
PhD in Electrical Engineering, retired for two years after 41 years in the profession. Previously worked as a developer, then as a manager (including managing director of two foreign subsidiaries), specializing in sales.

Why I am involved Terre des Hommes
: "I consider myself part of the middle class in Germany, so I am privileged in terms of vocational training, freedom of expression, safety, health, etc. This is not the case for most people on Earth – especially children. That's why I want to contribute to improving this situation – even if it's just by a small step."

Professional Background:
Refugee from Northern Syria, in Germany since September 2015, working as a massage therapist. Six months after fleeing, I began volunteering in Ludwigsburg. Today, I volunteer in Herford and the surrounding area, focusing on integration, asylum policy, and refugee children.

Why I'm involved with Terre des Hommes ...
"...because I firmly believe that every child has the right to a safe and happy future. Through my involvement, I can actively contribute to improving the lives of children in need."

Professional Background
: Completed teacher training; currently a doctoral candidate and trainee teacher.

Why I am involved Terre des Hommes
: "In a time when inequality and conflict rob many children of their future, it is crucial to stand up for their rights and well-being. Being involved with Terre des Hommes means taking responsibility and actively contributing to ensuring that children worldwide receive protection, education, and a real future. It's about not just showing compassion, but bringing about concrete change."

Professional background:
Worked as a Business Development Manager in the medical device industry.

Why I am involved Terre des Hommes
»My involvement with Terre des Hommes is deeply personal, because in 1978 I was placed in Germany from India as a foundling by Terre des Hommes . This formative experience fills me with great gratitude and a special loyalty to the organization to this day. The founding of the association Project Shanti eV and the active collaboration with Terre des Hommes India have given me the opportunity to offer children and women new perspectives.«

Professional Background
Currently a student of economics at the University of Heidelberg

Why I am involved Terre des Hommes
»Every child has the inalienable right to grow up in safety and dignity and to shape their life freely. Terre des Hommes makes it possible to make an effective contribution to the protection and strengthening of children's rights – a step towards a future in which hope and justice are not mere ideals, but become a lived reality.«

Professional Background
Currently studying law in Berlin

Why I am involved Terre des Hommes
»In light of global crises and human rights violations, it is more important than ever
to protect children and give them a voice. Children and young people deserve not only
support, but also an active role in decisions that shape their future.
TDH enables me to contribute to ensuring that young people can assert their rights
.«