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Children from Afghanistan need our protection!

On World Children's Day, September 20th Terre des Hommes draws attention to the dangers faced by children in Afghanistan.

Children from Afghanistan need our protection!
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For a just peace in Gaza

End the aid blockade, stop arms exports – the German government must take decisive action to protect the civilian population in Gaza.

For a just peace in Gaza
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Ban on anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions!

Organizations are calling for decisive action against the withdrawal of several states from humanitarian disarmament treaties.  

Ban on anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions!
Udo Hentrich

Udo Hentrich is the new Chairman of the Presidential Board

At their annual general assembly, the members of Terre des Hommes elected Udo Hentrich as the new chairman of the Presidential Board .

Udo Hentrich is the new Chairman of the Presidential Board
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Parliamentary breakfast on the CEAS

Terre des Hommes and other organizations had invited people to a "parliamentary breakfast." The topic: The Common European Asylum System…

Parliamentary breakfast on the CEAS
Icon: Two people holding a peace symbol

Nepal: Stop the violence against young demonstrators!

September 9, 2025 - In Nepal, young people are protesting for their right to freedom of expression and against the blocking of social media. The executive branch…

Nepal: Stop the violence against young demonstrators!
Children sorting the mica mineral, Madagascar

Germany: Profit is not more important than human rights

The German government is planning to rapidly water down the Supply Chain Act. Terre des Hommes demands: The Bundestag must not approve it under any circumstances.

Profit does not take precedence over human rights
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Terre des Hommes warns of violations of children's rights

Terre des Hommes urgently calls for improvements to the Cabinet decision on the implementation of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS).

Terre des Hommes warns of violations of children's rights
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“No place for children”: New report on the prospects of refugee children

The report “No Place for Children” documents the voices of children seeking protection as well as of professionals working on the accommodation of refugees.

“No place for children”: New report on the prospects of refugee children

Triathlon for children's rights

Swimming, cycling and running: More than 150 athletes took part in this year's Canal Cup in Hollage, Lower Saxony.

Triathlon for children's rights

Terre des Hommes goes Summer Breeze

Children's rights and heavy metal – the perfect combination, we thought. Terre des Hommes was at the Summer Breeze festival!

Terre des Hommes goes Summer Breeze

Myanmar: Everything for the children

A report by the Frankfurter Rundschau sheds light on the Terre des Hommes project work in Myanmar and on the Thai border.

Everything for the children
Children with red backpacks walk along a dusty path in a rural area on their way to school.

Anniversary of the takeover: Don't forget Afghanistan!

Four years after the Taliban seized power, the humanitarian and human rights situation in Afghanistan is catastrophic.

Anniversary of the takeover: Don't forget Afghanistan!
A woman holds up a sign demanding peace

Gaza: Solutions, not images!

Terre des Hommes criticizes the current airdrops of aid packages as dangerous and ineffective and calls for an immediate ceasefire.

Gaza: Solutions, not images!
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Cuts to development aid: Open letter

In light of the planned cuts to development cooperation, Terre des Hommes makes an urgent appeal to the German Federal Government.

Cuts to development aid: Open letter
A sign reading "Protect children's rights"

Cuts in the federal budget: Open letter and appeal

The draft budget includes cuts to development cooperation. We have signed an open letter to the German government.

Cuts in the federal budget: Open letter and appeal
Top of the 2024 annual report: A girl smiles at the camera

Annual Report 2024

Terre des Hommes achieved a good financial result in 2024, supporting 416 projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.

Annual Report 2024
Cover of the 2024 annual report: A girl smiles at the camera, next to it a preview of the contents

Annual report of the Terre des Hommes Community Foundation

The Terre des Hommes Community Foundation provides long-term support for our project work – examples and figures can be found in the annual report.

Annual report of the Terre des Hommes Community Foundation
A satellite image of Mayasem and the destruction caused by airstrikes

Destruction of aid projects in the Gaza Strip

Air raids destroyed a soup kitchen and a school that were co-financed by Terre des Hommes .

Destruction of aid projects in the Gaza Strip
Terre des Hommes employee Joshua Hofert

"Sustainability arises from local actors"

Terre des Hommes board spokesman Joshua Hofert warns in an interview with the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung against less development funding.

"Sustainability arises from local actors"