Our ambassadors

"With Terre des Hommes I am committed to the rights of children worldwide – so that all children have the chance for a better future in a just world. I was able to see firsthand how this is implemented in the projects in Zimbabwe and South Africa. This truly impressed me and motivated me to get involved with Terre des Hommes ."

TV presenter and today-show anchor Oliver Welke has been a passionate advocate for children's rights for many years. His commitment is diverse and impressive: As a TDH ambassador, he has personally visited projects, advertises on posters, and donates winnings from TV quiz shows. He also serves as patron for events, such as our group's art auction in Aachen.

"It is a matter close to my heart to work with Terre des Hommes for children and young people worldwide. Mental health and processing trauma are particularly important to me. Art, music, and sport can be healing paths to a strong sense of self. With Terre des Hommes I have found a partner that supports concrete projects and is politically active. Let's get started!"

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" (To What's Still to Come), which she sings together with Max Giesinger. Lotte has been active with Terre des Hommes since 2020. In 2024, she visited projects for refugees in Greece with Terre des Hommes , an experience that deeply moved her

“I am delighted to support Terre des Hommes as an ambassador. It is particularly important to me to ensure equitable access to education for children around the world. The importance of education and play in a child's life only becomes apparent when they are lacking. Terre des Hommes ' encouraging approach of 'strong children – just world' resonates deeply with me: it involves structural work that goes beyond mere emergency aid. And perhaps, through my role as ambassador, I can contribute a small part to this important work – for the children who, with our help and support, will become active themselves and strive 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 on 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 experience and a deep passion for children's rights.
 

"I am delighted to be working with Terre des Hommes to improve the lives of children worldwide. As a father of three, I am particularly concerned about leaving a livable world 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 a concern for all of us, and I am happy to be an ambassador for this cause."

Maik Meuser has worked as a TV journalist for ZDF, ARTE, Südwestrundfunk (SWR), and Hessischer Rundfunk (HR). He currently works as a presenter at RTL, where he regularly hosts the "RTL Night Journal." He also presents the "Climate Update Special" on n-tv and is a strong advocate for climate protection and sustainability. Together with his wife, he published the book "Saving the Climate Made Easy" and lives a largely plastic-free life with his family. He attends and participates in various events for Terre des Hommes .
 

"I am very happy to support the impressive work of Terre des Hommes . For me, it is particularly encouraging to see how young people are empowered in their wonderful projects to stand up for their rights and how their situation improves. I was able to see in Zimbabwe that the aid really arrives and changes 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 became known as the presenter of the children's television program "Tigerentenclub" on KIKA and hosted the popular German school quiz show "Die beste Klasse Deutschlands" (The Best Class in Germany) for many years. A lover of classical music, he is now one of the most sought-after music educators in the German-speaking world. At the start of his ambassadorship, he visited the Terre des Hommes project "Thutuka" in Zimbabwe to gain firsthand experience of the work being done there. His engaging personality allowed him to easily connect with the children and young people, a truly enriching experience for everyone involved. He then encouraged young television viewers to participate in the "Street Child for a Day" campaign to awaken and deepen their empathy for this important issue.
 

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

Comedian, actor, and TV presenter Bernhard Hoëcker has been an ambassador for Terre des Hommes since 2019. He first came into contact with the organization in 2017 when he supported Terre des Hommes on the occasion of its 50th anniversary and showcased his remarkable 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 for the comedy show "Switch" and is also a regular on the ARD quiz show "Wer weiß denn sowas?" (Who Knows This?). In addition to his television career, he also writes children's books.

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

The well-known actor David Bennent is also an ambassador for Terre des Hommes . Bennent rose to fame early on with his role in Volker Schlöndorff's film adaptation of Günter Grass's novel "The Tin Drum." He continues to appear in numerous theater and film productions. 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 in mining to earn a meager living for their families.

“Protecting and empowering children worldwide is, especially in these times, an important task that I am happy to dedicate myself to. Where we are born is a matter of chance, and children too often suffer from circumstances over which they have no control. Giving my voice to those who are otherwise too rarely heard is a task I gladly undertake. Therefore, I am very pleased to be an ambassador for Terre des Hommes .”

Since the beginning of July 2025, the artist Johann von Bülow has been supporting 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 performed at the Schauspielhaus Bochum and the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus, directed the ARTE cult series "Parlament," and appeared 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, dedicated, and attentive ambassador. He is particularly interested in education, but also deeply concerned with the issues of displacement and migration, and the different starting points children face worldwide. How wonderful that he has joined our team of ambassadors!