News
- “Bolivia is not doing enough to protect girls against sexual violence"
- New projects against child exploitation in Ehiopia
- Government promises action against Dutch pedophiles in foreign countries
- Bangladeshi projects make headlines in Dutch newspapers
- Foundation stone for new vocational training institute in Bangladesh
- Project Partner Koinonia helps flood victims return to school
- Terre des Hommes hospital ship no longer needed
- Flood relief in Sri lanka
- Terre des Hommes draws the attention of the United Nations to the human rights of trafficked children
- The Hague Global Child Labour Conference
- For a reinforcement of children’s rights
Working children
13 year old Nandini, seen in the picture above, never went to school. She works as a weaver to supplement her family's income. Thanks to local project partner Society for Human Education (SHE) Nandini attends non formal education classes for out-of-school children. Non formal education provides working children the opportunity to study at a convenient place, pace and time. Nandini is studying for her 10th standard diploma.
FAQ
Here you will find the answers to the frequently asked questions. If you still have a question you can contact us through tdhcmb@sltnet.lk
- Who or what is Terre des Hommes?
- What does Terre des Hommes do?
- Where does Terre des Hommes support projects?
- How does Terre des Hommes decide which projects will receive support?
- What is Terre des Hommes' definition of "child exploitation"?
- Where does the name Terre des Hommes come from?
- What does the water drop in the Terre des Hommes logo stand for?
- Who or what is Terre des Hommes?
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Terre des Hommes is a children's aid organisation established in 1965 by a group of dedicated volunteers. Currently, Terre des Hommes supports over three hundred projects worldwide in the area of education, healthcare and independence. Children living with a disability, children confronted with HIV/AIDS, and victims of child exploitation receive special attention. All projects are conceptualised, initiated and carried out by local project partners.
- What does Terre des Hommes do?
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Terre des Hommes stops the exploitation of children in developing countries. With our projects in the area of education, healthcare and micro-credit, we help underprivileged children find a brighter future. Terre des Hommes supports over three hundred projects on four continents. All projects are conceptualised, initiated and carried out by local project partners who are familiar with the problems in their communities. In addition to offering direct support to young victims of exploitation, Terre des Hommes also strives to improve the general living conditions of underprivileged children.
- Where does Terre des Hommes support projects?
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Terre des Hommes operates in four regions: South Asia, East Africa, South America and Southeast Asia. Within these regions, projects are supported in fourteen countries.
• South Asia: Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka
• East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
• South America: Bolivia, Brazil and Peru
• Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Laos - How does Terre des Hommes decide which projects will receive support?
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In order for a project to be supported by Terre des Hommes, it must meet five criteria:
• The project is aimed – directly or indirectly – at children.
• The project is developed and carried out by a local organisation.
• The project focuses on (at least) one of Terre des Hommes' six focal areas: healthcare, education, independence, children living with a disability, HIV/AIDS and exploitation.
• The project is carried out in one of the countries where Terre des Hommes operates.
• The project tackles problems from different angles. In healthcare projects, for example, medical care should be combined with awareness-raising activities. - What is Terre des Hommes' definition of "child exploitation"?
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Terre des Hommes' definition of "child exploitation" covers:
• child labour (slavery)
• child prostitution
• child sex tourism
• child trafficking (aimed at sexual exploitation of children) - Where does the name Terre des Hommes come from?
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The organisation is named after the book Terre des Hommes (English: Wind, Sand and Stars) by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944). In this book, Saint-Exupéry described his experiences as a mail plane pilot during the nineteen twenties – a job that took him to many places, including Africa. Having strong views on human dignity, heroism, responsibility and solidarity, he called on the "people of the world" to take their responsibility. Saint-Exupéry served as a military pilot during World War II and died after his plane crashed in the Mediterranean Sea. But the title of his book and his views on humanity live on.
- What does the water drop in the Terre des Hommes logo stand for?
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The water drop in our logo symbolises Terre des Hommes' working method. According to a well-know proverb, "constant dropping wears away the stone". Or in other words, "slow and steady wins the race". In its – largely small-scale – projects, Terre des Hommes offers simple solutions to concrete problems. Solutions that try to better the situation of children in developing countries drop by drop.
- Who or what is Terre des Hommes?
- What does Terre des Hommes do?
- Where does Terre des Hommes support projects?
- How does Terre des Hommes decide which projects will receive support?
- What is Terre des Hommes' definition of "child exploitation"?
- Where does the name Terre des Hommes come from?
- What does the water drop in the Terre des Hommes logo stand for?
- Who or what is Terre des Hommes?
-
Terre des Hommes is a children's aid organisation established in 1965 by a group of dedicated volunteers. Currently, Terre des Hommes supports over three hundred projects worldwide in the area of education, healthcare and independence. Children living with a disability, children confronted with HIV/AIDS, and victims of child exploitation receive special attention. All projects are conceptualised, initiated and carried out by local project partners.
- What does Terre des Hommes do?
-
Terre des Hommes stops the exploitation of children in developing countries. With our projects in the area of education, healthcare and micro-credit, we help underprivileged children find a brighter future. Terre des Hommes supports over three hundred projects on four continents. All projects are conceptualised, initiated and carried out by local project partners who are familiar with the problems in their communities. In addition to offering direct support to young victims of exploitation, Terre des Hommes also strives to improve the general living conditions of underprivileged children.
- Where does Terre des Hommes support projects?
-
Terre des Hommes operates in four regions: South Asia, East Africa, South America and Southeast Asia. Within these regions, projects are supported in fourteen countries.
• South Asia: Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka
• East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
• South America: Bolivia, Brazil and Peru
• Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Laos - How does Terre des Hommes decide which projects will receive support?
-
In order for a project to be supported by Terre des Hommes, it must meet five criteria:
• The project is aimed – directly or indirectly – at children.
• The project is developed and carried out by a local organisation.
• The project focuses on (at least) one of Terre des Hommes' six focal areas: healthcare, education, independence, children living with a disability, HIV/AIDS and exploitation.
• The project is carried out in one of the countries where Terre des Hommes operates.
• The project tackles problems from different angles. In healthcare projects, for example, medical care should be combined with awareness-raising activities. - What is Terre des Hommes' definition of "child exploitation"?
-
Terre des Hommes' definition of "child exploitation" covers:
• child labour (slavery)
• child prostitution
• child sex tourism
• child trafficking (aimed at sexual exploitation of children) - Where does the name Terre des Hommes come from?
-
The organisation is named after the book Terre des Hommes (English: Wind, Sand and Stars) by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944). In this book, Saint-Exupéry described his experiences as a mail plane pilot during the nineteen twenties – a job that took him to many places, including Africa. Having strong views on human dignity, heroism, responsibility and solidarity, he called on the "people of the world" to take their responsibility. Saint-Exupéry served as a military pilot during World War II and died after his plane crashed in the Mediterranean Sea. But the title of his book and his views on humanity live on.
- What does the water drop in the Terre des Hommes logo stand for?
-
The water drop in our logo symbolises Terre des Hommes' working method. According to a well-know proverb, "constant dropping wears away the stone". Or in other words, "slow and steady wins the race". In its – largely small-scale – projects, Terre des Hommes offers simple solutions to concrete problems. Solutions that try to better the situation of children in developing countries drop by drop.