Our ambassadors

“I work with Terre des Hommes for the rights of children worldwide - so that all children have the chance of a better future in a just world. How this is implemented in the projects, I was able to get to know myself in Zimbabwe and South Africa myself. That really impressed me and motivated me to get involved in Terre des Hommes. "

The TV presenter and today show Anchorman Oliver Welke have been passionate about the rights of children for many years. His commitment is diverse and impressive: as a TDH ambassador, he visited projects himself, he advertises on posters and provides profits from TV quiz shows. In addition, he takes over patients for events, such as for the art auction of our group in Aachen.

“It is a matter close to my heart to work with Terre des Hommes for children and adolescents worldwide. Mental health and the processing of trauma are particularly important to me. Art, music and sport can be healing paths to a strong self. With Terre des Hommes I found a partner who promotes concrete projects and is politically active. Let's go! "

Lotte, who is called Charlotte Rezbach with a bourgeois name, is a singer and plays the piano, guitar and violin. Her first single was released in 2017, known to a wide audience in 2019 by her song "On what is still coming", which she sings together with Max Giesinger. Lotte has been active for Terre des Hommes since 2020. In 2024 she visited projects for refugees in Greece with Terre of the Hommes, an experience that she touched very much. "

“I am happy to support Terre des Hommes as an ambassador. It is particularly important to me to give children around the world fair access to education. Because how important education and play are for children's life can only be seen when they are missing. The encouraging approach "strong children - just world" by Terre des Hommes tells me very much: This is about structural work that goes beyond mere emergency aid. And maybe with my ambassador activity I can contribute a small part to this great work. For the children who become active with our help and support themselves and are committed to better life perspectives «.

The comedian, moderator and author Christian Schulte-Loh is an ambassador for Hommes. He lives in London and Berlin and can be seen regularly in German and international television and stage shows. As part of his comedy tour, he travels all of Germany, Great Britain, Austria and Switzerland. With Christian Schulte-Loh, Terre des Hommes has gained a personality that has international parquet security and who is a heart of the child's rights.
 

“I am happy to be active with Terre des Hommes for improving the life situations of children worldwide. As a father of three children, I particularly care that we leave our children and grandchildren a world worth living. Terre des Hommes is committed to ensuring that the children of tomorrow also have the right to a healthy environment. That must be our concern, I like to be there as an ambassador. "

Maik Meuser worked as a TV journalist for ZDF, Arte, Südwestrundfunk and Hessische Rundfunk. He is currently working as a moderator at RTL, where he regularly presents the "RTL night journal". He also moderates the "Climate Update Special" at N-TV and is intensively committed to climate protection and sustainability. Together with his wife, he published the book "Climate Retting Layers" and lives largely with his family. For Terre des Hommes he visits and accompanies various event formats.
 

»I am very happy to support the impressive work of Terre des Hommes. For me it is particularly encouraging how young people are empowered in the great projects to work for their rights. And that your situation improves. I could see in Zimbabwe that the help really arrives and changes life. I will never forget this trip. "

TV presenter and entertainer Malte Arkona has been ambassador for Terre des Hommes since November 2018. As a Kika presenter of the "Tigerenten Club", he became known and led long through the largest German student quiz "The Best Class in Germany". As a lover of classical music, he is now one of the most popular music agents in German -speaking countries. At the beginning of his ambassador, he visited the terre of the Hommes project "Thutuka" in Zimbabwe to get an impression of the work on site. With his wonderful manner, he played in play with the children and adolescents. An enrichment for both sides. He then called on the young TV audience for the "Street Child for one day" campaign in order to arouse and refine his empathy for this topic.
 

»As an ambassador for Terre des Hommes, I can make a contribution to the fact that children worldwide can grow up in a healthy environment and play carefree. It's just great! "

The comedian, actor and TV presenter Bernhard Hoëcker has been ambassador for Hommes since 2019. The first points of contact already existed in 2017 when he supported Terre des Hommes on the occasion of the 50th anniversary and demonstrated his great talent for improvisation on stage. Together with Terre des Hommes, Bernhard Hoëcker is committed to a healthy environment for children and their right to leisure and play. He became known for the comedy show "Switch", and he can also be seen regularly in the ARD quiz show "Who knows something like that?" In addition to his TV career, he also writes children's books.

»Children worldwide need our support. That's why I am committed to Terre des Hommes to improve their living conditions. The fight against the inhumane working conditions in the textile industry, from which many children suffer, is particularly important to me. With Terre des Hommes, I have a strong partner who provides both direct help and politically against violence and exploitation of children. "

The well -known actor David Bennent also works as an ambassador for Terre des Hommes. David Bennent achieved early fame through his role in Volker Schlöndorff's film adaptation of the novel "The Blechtrum" by Günter Grass. In addition, it still has a part in numerous theater and film productions. Since 2019 he has been a ambassador for Terre des Hommes. David Bennent is particularly important to the fight against exploitation and abuse of children who have to work in the textile industry or mining in order to generate little money for their families.