Ukraine : Help children in Ukraine. For three years, children in Ukraine have been living with bombings, destruction, suffering, death, and fear. Since Russia invaded in February 2022…
Myanmar: A bloody civil war has been raging in Myanmar for five years – largely unnoticed by the German and European public. At least 50,000 people have been killed, more than 1.2 million…
Our name, "Terre des Hommes," stands for "Earth of Humanity." Climate change, child labor, war, and displacement—we protect children and young people from violence and exploitation, and provide…
Ambassadors Our ambassadors »I am committed to the rights of children worldwide withTerre des Hommes- so that all children have the chance for a better future in a…
News & Events There are many ways to get involved withTerre des Hommesto actively support children in need and inform the public about children's rights. Our…
Actively involved, every commitment is valuable, whether large or small. The drop in theTerre des Hommesis both a tradition and an inspiration: because many small drops make an ocean – of solidarity and…
My TDH My TDH Would you like to make a bigger difference in the world and have a little more time to get actively involved? Then there are opportunities to delve deeper into the world of engagement at Terre des…
Youth Engagement: Around a quarter of our members are under 35 years old. These young activists are involved in the national Terre des Jeunes group, other national thematic groups, or are responsible for…
Topics What doesTerre des HommesTerre des Hommes' prioritiesfor the years 2023-28 Learn in which areas and fields of work we are focusing our efforts…
Active in groups Volunteering has a long tradition atTerre des Hommes. It is the seed of what is now the worldwide organization…
About us Our name “Terre des Hommes” stands for “Earth of Humanity.” Climate change, child labor, war and displacement – we empower children and young people and protect them with our…
Project Countries :Terre des Hommessupports 416 projects for children in need in 47 countries around the world. Clicking on a country will show you examples ofTerre des Hommes.
Actions & Campaigns Make a difference – take action now! Far too often, children's rights are ignored. We won't allow this: As an international children's rights organization, we are committed to…
Transparency: Your donation makes a difference!Terre des Hommesensures transparency and the highest possible quality at all levels of its work. Our work in Germany, as well as that of our…
Floods in Southern Africa. Floods in Southern Africa. Flood disaster in Southern Africa. The situation in the flood-stricken areas of Southern Africa is dramatic. Support the relief efforts now with your donation…
Interview: Situation in Mozambique after the floods Floods: Situation in Mozambique Mozambique has been severely affected by the current floods in southern Africa. Flavio Liberato heads our partner organization Wona…
A course correction for the federal budget: More funds for humanitarian aid and development cooperation!Terre des Hommesand 15 other organizations are calling for a course correction for the 2026 federal budget: They are appealing to the…
Get involved! Strong children – a just world! Would you like to volunteer? Are children's rights important to you and do you want to advocate for them? Then learn more about…
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Ukraine: Football on the Front Lines A dull thud rumbles in the distance. On the football pitch in Oskil, the game stops – for a few seconds, then the children continue playing as if…
Colombia: Escape from Venezuela Escape from Venezuela - Hope in Colombia Colombia: Protection for refugees from Venezuela Even before the US attack, Venezuela was in a deep crisis. The economy…
Donation Shop - Choose a Gift - Give Joy - Help Children In our donation shop you will find gifts for your family, colleagues and friends while simultaneously helping children in need. Browse our selection…
GEAS: Questions and Answers GEAS Reform of Asylum Law: Questions and Answers The Bundestag will soon decide on the implementation of the reform of the Common European Asylum System (GEAS) in Germany.…
BMZ Reform: Reform of Development Cooperation Terre des Hommeson the Reform of Development Cooperation The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has presented its reform strategy for state-run…
50YearsTerre des HommesTerre des Hommesin IndiaFor 50 years, we and our partner organizations in India have been working with heart and passion for the rights of children – a…
Gender_justice_policy_German_Guideline_for_the_MA_04.12.2023-1.pdf Gender Equality Policy (as of December 2023) 1. Objective of the Gender Equality Policy Gender equality means that people who are not perceived as male are treated the same as people who are perceived as male…
Terre des Hommesguidelines. They establish binding standards for behavior, processes, and risk management, and ensure the protection of children, transparency…
Against exploitation: Child labor destroys dreams – education gives a future. Thousands of girls and women toil to the point of collapse in India's textile factories. They are exploited, deprived of their rights, and isolated. With your…
Donate. Your donation gives children a future. With your donation, you give children in need the chance for a self-determined and fulfilling life.Terre des Hommesguarantees that your donation…
End exploitation: Child labor destroys dreams – education gives a future. Thousands of girls and women toil to the point of collapse in India's textile factories. They are exploited, deprived of their rights, and isolated. With your…
The Peace Handbook TOGETHER WITHOUT VIOLENCE is a peace handbook. It aims to teach children, young people, and adults worldwide how to resolve conflicts peacefully. TOGETHER WITHOUT VIOLENCE…
Jobs Welcome to our job page! Whether you're looking for a career change or a meaningful role – we're delighted that you're interested in joining our team…
Global Action Month 2025: Children and young people worldwide taking action for environmental and climate protection.Terre des HommesInternational Youth Network. Every year in November, the International Youth Network (IYN) of…