Our ambassadors

"With Terre des Hommes I'm committed to promoting children's rights worldwide—so that all children have the chance for a better future in a just world. I was able to see for myself how this is implemented in projects in Zimbabwe and South Africa. This truly impressed me and motivated me to get involved with 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's a matter close to my heart to work with Terre des Hommes to support children and young people around the world. Mental health and trauma recovery are particularly important to me. Art, music, and sports can be healing paths to a strong self. In Terre des Hommes I've found a partner that supports concrete projects and is politically active. Let's go!"

Lotte, whose real name is Charlotte Rezbach, is a singer and plays piano, guitar, and violin. Her first single was released in 2017, and she became known to a wider audience in 2019 with her song "Auf das, was da noch kommt," which she sings together with Max Giesinger. Lotte has been active with Terre des Hommes since 2020. In 2024, she visited refugee projects in Greece with Terre des Hommes , an experience that touched her deeply.

"I am delighted to support Terre des Hommes as an ambassador. Enabling children all over the world to have equitable access to education is particularly important to me. Because the importance of education and play for a child's life is only realized when they are lacking. Terre des Hommes ' encouraging approach of "strong children – just world" appeals to me greatly: It's about structural work that goes beyond mere emergency aid. And perhaps, through my ambassadorship, I can contribute a small part to this great work. For the children who, with our help and support, become active themselves and work for better life prospects."

Comedian, presenter, and author Christian Schulte-Loh is an ambassador for Terre des Hommes . He lives in London and Berlin and regularly appears in German and international television and stage shows. His comedy tour takes him throughout Germany, Great Britain, Austria, and Switzerland. With Christian Schulte-Loh, Terre des Hommes has gained a personality with international renown and a passion for children's rights.
 

"I'm delighted to be working with Terre des Hommes to improve the lives of children around the world. As a father of three, I'm particularly concerned about leaving a world worth living in for our children and grandchildren. Terre des Hommes is committed to ensuring that the children of tomorrow also have the right to a healthy environment. This must be our common concern, and I'm happy to be involved as an ambassador."

Maik Meuser has worked as a TV journalist for ZDF, ARTE, Südwestrundfunk, and Hessischer Rundfunk. He currently works as a presenter at RTL, where he regularly presents the "RTL Nachtjournal." He also hosts the "Klima Update Spezial" on n-tv and is actively involved in climate protection and sustainability. Together with his wife, he published the book "Klima retten kinderleicht" (Saving the Climate Made Easy) and lives a largely plastic-free lifestyle with his family. He attends and supports various events for Terre des Hommes .
 

"I'm very happy to support the impressive work of Terre des Hommes . I find it particularly encouraging how these fantastic projects empower young people to stand up for their rights and improve their situation. I was able to see in Zimbabwe that the aid is truly making a difference and changing lives. I will never forget this trip."

TV presenter and entertainer Malte Arkona has been an ambassador for Terre des Hommes since November 2018. He rose to prominence as the KIKA presenter of the "Tigerentenclub" (Tigerenten Club) and hosted Germany's largest student quiz, "Die beste Klasse Deutschlands" (Germany's Best Class), for a long time. As a lover of classical music, he is now one of the most sought-after music educators in German-speaking countries. At the beginning of his ambassadorship, he visited the Terre des Hommes project "Thutuka" in Zimbabwe to gain an insight into the work carried out there. With his wonderful personality, he was able to connect with the children and young people in a playful way. This was enriching for both sides. He then called on the young TV audience to take part in the "Street Child for a Day" campaign to awaken and refine their empathy for this topic.
 

"As an ambassador for Terre des Hommes , I can contribute to ensuring that children around the world can grow up in a healthy environment and play carefree. That's simply fantastic!"

Comedian, actor, and TV presenter Bernhard Hoëcker has been an ambassador for Terre des Hommes since 2019. They first came into contact with the organization in 2017, when he supported Terre des Hommes on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and demonstrated his outstanding improvisational talent on stage. Together with Terre des Hommes Bernhard Hoëcker advocates for a healthy environment for children and their right to leisure and play. He became known through the comedy show "Switch" and is a regular on the ARD quiz show "Wer weiß denn sowas?" (Who knows what that means). In addition to his TV career, he also writes children's books.

"Children around the world need our support. That's why I'm committed to Terre des Hommes to improve their living conditions. The fight against the inhumane working conditions in the textile industry, which many children suffer, is particularly important to me. With Terre des Hommes , I have a strong partner that provides both direct assistance and takes political action against violence and exploitation of children."

The well-known actor David Bennent is also an ambassador for Terre des Hommes . David Bennent rose to fame early on through his role in Volker Schlöndorff's film adaptation of Günter Grass's novel "The Tin Drum." He has also appeared in numerous theater and film productions to this day. Since 2019, he has been an ambassador for Terre des Hommes . David Bennent is particularly passionate about the fight against the exploitation and abuse of children who are forced to work in the textile industry or mining to earn a little money for their families.

"Protecting and empowering children worldwide is an important task, especially in these times, one I am happy to support. Because where we are born is a matter of chance, and children are too often the victims of circumstances beyond their control. Giving my voice to those who are otherwise under-heard is a task I am happy to take on. That's why I am so pleased to be an ambassador for Terre des Hommes ."

Since the beginning of July 2025, the artist Johann von Bülow has supported Terre des Hommes as an ambassador. Johann von Bülow is known for numerous national and international film and television productions as well as theater performances. He has acted at the Schauspielhaus Bochum and the Schauspielhaus Düsseldorf, among others, pulled the strings in the ARTE cult series "Parlament," and guest starred in many ARD and ZDF crime series such as "Herr und Frau Bulle," "Mord mit Aussicht," "Tatort," and "Polizeiruf 110." With Johann von Bülow, Terre des Hommes has gained a likeable, committed, and attentive ambassador. He is particularly interested in the topic of education, but he is also deeply concerned with the issues of flight and migration and the different starting conditions for children around the world. How wonderful that he is joining our team of ambassadors!