The partnership between Terre des Hommes and VfL Osnabrück has been in place for five years. The third-division football club has been a premium partner of Terre des Hommes since the 2021/22 season and supports Terre des Hommes pro bono with high media visibility and reach. This commitment has steadily intensified over the years.
The Terre des Hommes logo is visible on all printed materials, as well as on the stands placed behind the players during interviews, which are thus visible nationwide through television broadcasts. The Terre des Hommes logo is also displayed on the outer edge of the stadium's roof banner.
In addition to increased visibility, reach, and networking, Terre des Hommes and VfL Osnabrück also implement joint projects. For example, donations were collected for aid to Ukraine. Furthermore, VfL supported the "Westphalian Peace Aid" project initiated Terre des Hommes , which is under the patronage of Osnabrück's mayor, Katharina Pötter. The donations are used for various peace projects worldwide, as well as in the region.
“We are proud of this partnership for three reasons: Firstly, we are delighted to count such a respected and internationally active children's rights organization among our partner network. Secondly, this partnership demonstrates our strong roots in the city, district, and region, and we are proud that Terre des Hommes ' German headquarters are located right next door to us in Osnabrück, in the Schinkel district. Thirdly, this partnership symbolizes and reinforces our commitment to the common good, extending beyond football. We are therefore entering the fifth year of this special partnership with complete conviction,” said VfL Managing Director Dr. Michael Welling.
“As a City of Peace, Osnabrück is both home and mission for Terre des Hommes . We are particularly committed to the well-being of children and young people. The VfL Osnabrück football club has provided us with momentum and visibility through its premium partnership for many years. Our heartfelt thanks go to VfL Osnabrück and everyone who supports Terre des Hommes with their attitude, donations, and commitment – so that children and their rights can be strengthened in Osnabrück and worldwide,” says Joshua Hofert, spokesperson for the board of Terre des Hommes .