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Terre des Hommes Annual Report 2025

Stable earnings despite difficult conditions

On the death of Lutz Beisel

It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Lutz Beisel, the founder of Terre des Hommes Germany.

Terre des Hommes calls for a strong youth mandate in the new North-South development policy commission

On the occasion of the presentation of the new North-South Development Commission (ENSK) Terre des Hommes calls for a visible youth mandate.

Federal government reforms development policy

Further action is needed regarding realignment and financing / “Compass 2026” by Terre des Hommes and Welthungerhilfe  

The CEAS reform comes into force

Terre des Hommes warns against an expansion of detention and detention-like accommodation for refugee children.

Consumption without child labor

Our new brochure shows consumers ways and opportunities for fair shopping.

Young people in Ukraine want to get involved in their country

A representative survey among Ukrainian youth shows a high willingness to engage in social causes.

Protect the rights of unaccompanied minor refugees!

10 years of the EU-Türkiye agreement

Turkey is not safe for refugee children. This is the conclusion reached by Terre des Hommes in a recent analysis.

War in the Middle East: Grief and aid

Following a fatal attack, our Lebanese partner organization FEMALE is mourning the loss of its employee Ghadir Dandash.

Terre des Hommes warns of child rights violations

The adaptation laws for the CEAS reform put fundamental rights of refugee children at risk.

Children suffer from constant bomb terror

Four years after the start of the large-scale expansion of the Russian war of aggression, people continue to live with destruction, fear and death.

Former child soldier: "Don't leave these children alone!"

On Red Hand Day: The Child Soldiers Alliance calls for asylum for children from war zones and a reversal of the massive cuts to humanitarian aid.

Myanmar: The reign of terror of the military junta must finally end

On the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, Terre des Hommes calls for children not to be abandoned in the horrors of the civil war.

Acceptance commitments for Afghan women and men must be honored.

On December 17th, the campaign "Recruit now – keep your promises!" will take place in Berlin. Statement by board spokesman Joshua Hofert.

Terre des Hommes warns of risks to human rights.

Keeping promises: Terre des Hommes warns of serious human rights risks for Afghan families with German acceptance pledges.

Human rights apply everywhere.

On Human Rights Day, December 10, Terre des Hommes calls for the protection and support of children in war and crisis zones.  

Restructuring at the Foreign Office

Terre des Hommes demands: Humanitarian aid must not be subordinated to German economic and security interests!  

Joshua Hofert is the new chairman of the federation

The General Assembly of the Terre des Hommes International Federation has elected Joshua Hofert as its new Chairman of the Board.

Regarding the outcome of COP30: There is a lack of substance in key areas.

Good approaches, lack of commitment: A first commentary on the results of the 30th World Climate Conference from the perspective of children's rights.

Terre des Hommes board after trip to Syria: Return agreements and deportations of Syrian refugees must be suspended

Osnabrück/Berlin, November 6, 2025 – The children's rights organization Terre des Hommes warns against deporting Syrian refugees in Germany. Because…

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.

Ban on anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions!

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

Terre des Hommes warns of child rights violations

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

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

In the report “No Place for Children”, we document the perspectives of children seeking protection as well as of professionals on the accommodation of refugees.

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.

Annual report 2024: Terre des Hommes achieves good earnings result

Terre des Hommes reports a net income of approximately €51.8 million for 2024, an increase of €3.1 million compared to the previous year…

No heart for families: Federal government abandons children

The Bundestag approves the suspension of family reunification: a fatal decision from a legal, integration policy, and human perspective.

Families belong together – together for family reunification!

On June 27th, the Bundestag will vote on suspending family reunification for those granted subsidiary protection.

UN Climate Conference: Terre des Hommes calls for climate policy to be aligned with children's rights

At the climate conference in Bonn, Terre des Hommes is calling for greater commitment and a clear alignment of climate policy with enshrined children's rights

Refugee children need protection!

More than 48 million children worldwide are refugees. Terre des Hommes demands: Protection and aid must not be cut.

Press invitation for Compass 2025

On June 17, Terre des Hommes and Welthungerhilfe will present the “Compass 2025 – On the Reality of German Development Policy”.

Children need family support!

On May 28, the Federal Cabinet is scheduled to decide on a draft law that suspends family reunification for those granted subsidiary protection.

Families belong together!

On the International Day of Families on May 15, 2025, 30 children's and human rights organizations are calling for a clear commitment to family reunification.

Stop going it alone: ​​Supply chain directive must be preserved

Contrary to the coalition agreement, Friedrich Merz wants to abolish the EU supply chain directive. This would allow for violations of children's rights.

"We need an offensive for children's rights!"

At the start of the new federal government: In development, migration and economic policy, aid and protection for children must be a priority!

Regarding the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD: Children's rights are in danger

Joshua Hofert, spokesperson for the board of the children's rights organization Terre des Hommes , comments on the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and the SPD.

Terre des Hommes on the suspension of the right to asylum in Poland

Terre des Hommes strongly criticizes the signing of the law on the temporary suspension of the right to asylum in Poland.

Children's rights organizations are calling for a commitment to development cooperation

Berlin, March 13, 2025 – On the occasion of the coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD beginning today, the five largest parties are calling for…

Anniversary of the Russian attack on Ukraine: Childhood despite bombs, fear and terror

Three years after the start of the expansion of the Russian attack on Ukraine, the social and humanitarian situation remains catastrophic.

More than half a billion children suffer as a result of armed conflict

On Red Hand Day: Alliance calls for more humanitarian aid and commitment to peaceful conflict resolution. Berlin, February 11, 2025. On the occasion of Red Hand…

Democracy is indispensable for upholding children's rights

“Together for Democracy” – Demonstration in Berlin, February 10, 2025 – The children's rights organization Terre des Hommes joins the alliance…

Joint appeal from 145 organizations to the CDU party conference

Stand by your Christian and democratic values ​​and uphold the rule of law and human rights! Osnabrück/Berlin, February 3, 2025 -…

"People will win"

On the fourth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar on February 1st, Osnabrück/Berlin, January 31, 2025 - For exactly four years, largely unnoticed, the coup has been raging…

Refugee children need protection, not exclusion

Regarding the proposals of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group on asylum and migration policy and the possible introduction of the "Inflow Limitation Act": Osnabrück, 28th…

Terre des Hommes on the German federal elections: Vote for children's rights!

From Terre des Hommes ' point of view, children's rights must play a much more important role in the election campaign.

Regarding the AfD party conference: AfD policies endanger children's rights

A number of demands to be decided at the AfD federal party conference contradict the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.