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  1. Contact:
    Terre des Hommes Federal Office , Strong Children - Just World, Ruppenkampstraße 11a, 49084 Osnabrück, P.O. Box 4126 | 49031 Osnabrück, Email: info@tdh.de | Phone: +49 541 /…

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

  6. Ukraine: Trauma relief for children, renewed strength for helpers
    . Izyum, Eastern Ukraine. Maksym is bursting with energy. He rides his bike, loves climbing trees and over obstacles, exploring the area…

  7. 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…

  8. Ukraine: The rehabilitation center for children with severe disabilities in Vilshany,
    Ukraine: A rehabilitation center for children with severe disabilities. "Now, in the war, for many children with disabilities, safety and basic care are paramount," says…

  9. 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…

  10. Statement on the World Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour
    The 6th World Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour is currently taking place in Morocco. Representatives of working children…

  11. 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…

  12. 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…

  13. 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,…

  14. The German Armed Forces in Schools:
    The German Armed Forces recruit children. The German Armed Forces need around 20,000 new recruits every year. To reach this number, advertising measures are being heavily intensified…

  15. 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…

  16. Press
    Subscribe to our press newsletter... ...and receive all our press releases in your email inbox. Press releases 2025 2024 2023 2022 Current press -…

  17. 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…

  18. 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…

  19. Myanmar: Half a Life in War - Children from Myanmar Tell Their Stories.
    Children from Myanmar tell of family members and friends who have disappeared or been killed. A home, a school, or a hospital in the village reduced to rubble by aerial bombs…

  20. Myanmar: The military junta's reign of terror must finally end!
    PRESS RELEASE The military junta's reign of terror must finally end! On the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar on February 1st, Osnabrück/Berlin,…

  21. 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…

  22. 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…


  23. Terre des Hommes protects children from violence, exploitation, and the consequences of war, displacement, and environmental destruction. Together with local partner organizations, we promote children's rights worldwide…

  24. 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…

  25. 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…

  26. Actively involved,
    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 make an ocean – of solidarity and…

  27. 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…

  28. 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…

  29. Topics
    What does Terre des Hommes Terre des Hommes ' priorities for the years 2023-28 Learn in which areas and fields of work we are focusing our efforts…

  30. Active
    in groups Volunteering has a long tradition at Terre des Hommes . It is the seed of what is now the worldwide organization…

  31. 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…

  32. Project Countries
    : Terre des Hommes supports 416 projects for children in need in 47 countries around the world. Clicking on a country will show you examples of Terre des Hommes .

  33. 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…

  34. 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…

  35. 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…

  36. Interview: Situation in Mozambique after the floods.
    Flood disaster: Situation in Mozambique. Mozambique has been severely affected by the current floods in southern Africa. Flavio Liberato heads our partner organization Wona…

  37. A course correction for the federal budget:
    More funds for humanitarian aid and development cooperation! Terre des Hommes and 15 other organizations are calling for a course correction for the 2026 federal budget: They are appealing to the…

  38. 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…

  39. Newsletter registration
    Registration for the Terre des Hommes newsletter Your registration could not be saved…

  40. 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…