A culture of peace
is a central goal of Terre des Hommes which is to promote a culture of peace and the implementation of the human right to peace in Germany and the project countries…
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Contact:
Federal Office Terre des Hommes , Strong Children - Just World, Ruppenkampstraße 11a, 49084 Osnabrück, P.O. Box 4126 | 49031 Osnabrück, Email: info@tdh.de | Phone: +49 541 /…
Children in War:
Children in war and conflict zones experience unimaginable suffering. They face fear, hunger, and disease daily. Access to education remains out of reach for millions because…
Children on the run:
They flee war, violence, political persecution, conscription, forced marriage, and hardship. They flee with their families or alone. Their journey is often dangerous. With your…
Healthy Environment:
The climate crisis, environmental destruction, and the pollution of air, soil, and water pose a global threat. Children are particularly affected, as their futures are jeopardized. The…
Ukraine: Food, medicine, warmth and shelter for children.
Ukraine: Emergency aid for children and families. Enough to eat. A roof over their heads and a safe place to play. Medicine and medical care when sick or injured. These are…
Nationwide: Red Hand Day 2026
On February 12th, Red Hand Day and the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, we sent a clear message: A red hand, which internationally symbolizes…
Red Hand Day 2026:
February 12th is Red Hand Day, the international day of action against the abuse of child soldiers. This year, too, people in numerous locations drew attention to the fact that…
Small Arms
- Facts and Figures Small arms are the weapons of mass destruction of the 21st century: The vast majority of war victims, especially among the civilian population, are killed by…
Child soldiers
are forced to kill, sent to the front lines, driven through minefields, or used for espionage. Hundreds of thousands of children and young people are used as soldiers in over 20 countries worldwide…
Child labor:
Worldwide, 138 million girls and boys work – 8 percent of all children globally. 54 million work under dangerous and exploitative conditions: They pick cotton,…
Data
Protection - Information on Data Processing For Terre des Hommes the protection of personal data is a very high priority. We want you to know what data we store and…
Press
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Former child soldier: "Don't leave these children alone!"
PRESS RELEASE Former child soldier: "Don't leave these children alone!" On Red Hand Day, February 12: Alliance of Child Soldiers calls for asylum for children from war zones and…
Children's Rights:
Children have rights – everywhere in the world. But in many countries, children's rights are threatened: poverty, exploitation, and the climate crisis are robbing millions of children of their future opportunities. We are committed to…
Ukraine
: Help children in Ukraine. For four 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…
Ambassadors
Our ambassadors »I am committed to the rights of children worldwide with Terre des Hommes - so that all children have the chance for a better future in a…
News
& Events There are many ways to get involved with Terre des Hommes to actively support children in need and inform the public about children's rights. Our…
Actively engaged individually
: Every commitment is valuable, whether large or small. The drop in the Terre des Hommes is both a tradition and an inspiration: because many small drops create an ocean – of solidarity and…
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 does Terre des Hommes ' priorities Terre des Hommes for 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 at Terre 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 crisis, child labor, war and displacement – we empower children and young people and protect them with our…
Project Countries
: Terre des Hommes supports 396 projects for children in need in 47 countries around the world. Clicking on a country will show you examples of Terre 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 Hommes ensures 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…
Newsletter registration
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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. See our selection…
Gender Self-Commitment_Terre_des_Hommes.pdf
Self-Commitment terre des hommes Germany e. V. for Gender Equality Adopted by the General Assembly on 24.09.2023 1. Background As terre des hommes Germany e. V. (tdh)…
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…
Policy_Corruption_Terre_des_Hommes.pdf
Policy on Corruption Prevention and Suppression Status December 2023 1. Objective of the Policy on Corruption Prevention and Suppression Corruption and fraud undermine trust in…
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…
