Aileen Rodriguez
Aileen Rodriguez has been undergoing home-based therapy since July 2009 up to the present under CBR programme in Eastern Samar, the Philippines. The village health worker, trained by Terre des Hommes Netherlands for rehabilitation skills, undergoes and supervises the therapy. Aileen and her parents were taught of the exercises she had to do every day. Slowly, her balance improved and from clutching onto the post for support so that she can be able to stand, she can now stand with the aid of a stick.
FAQ
- Who or what is Terre des Hommes?
- What does Terre des Hommes do?
- How does Terre des Hommes decide which projects will receive support?
- What is Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ definition of “child exploitation”?
- Where does the name Terre des Hommes come from?
- When did Terre des Hommes Netherlands start working in Southeast Asia?
- 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?
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 Netherlands, it must meet five criteria:
• The project is aimed – directly or indirectly – at the 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 Netherlands 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 Netherlands’ 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?
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. - When did Terre des Hommes Netherlands start working in Southeast Asia?
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The Southeast Asia Regional Office in Jakarta was the first office established by Terre des Hommes Netherlands overseas in 1984. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Indonesian Government was signed in 1987. In 2008 the Indonesian government proclaimed new rules for international organisation registration and it took till 2010 when a new three year MOU with the Ministry of Social Welfare and Ministry of Manpower was signed.
Terre des Hommes Netherlands has been working in the Philippines since 1984. A formal sub-coordination office started in 1996 and eventually in 2007 Terre des Hommes registered as a Primary NGO (with a local board) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In 2010 the Head office decided to change the registration into an international branch office: this process was completed in 2011
Terre des Hommes has been working in Cambodia since 1993 (after the Paris Peace Declaration). The country office in Phnom Penh opened January 2007 and is registered with the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The office facilitates the country desk of Terre des Hommes Germany.
Terre des Hommes Netherlands has been working in Thailand since 1985. The country desk in Bangkok opened in May 2011 and is facilitated by Terre des Hommes Germany.