Children in humanitarian crises
Terre des hommes aims to provide aid as quickly as possible to children and families affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts. Our’ successes in emergency situations are due to a multisectoral approach which includes protection and health. These measures are followed up by long-term development projects.
Where children need us most:
ROHINGYA CRISIS
In Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Tdh delivers emergency health care and child protection in the refugee camps.
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IRAQ
Our team implements activities to support the physical and mental wellbeing of children after the end of the conflict.
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NIGERIA
In the displaced people camps, we provide access to drinking water and care for children with severe malnutrition.
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WAR IN UKRAINE
Terre des hommes helps families affected by the war in Ukraine by setting up safe spaces and by providing psychological and material support.
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REFUGEES IN KENYA
Tdh protects children fleeing from the conflict in Somalia from exploitation, violence and abuse.
REFUGEES IN GREECE
Terre des hommes supports young refugees and families, and facilitates their integration..
Humanitarian crises at Terre des hommes
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Swiss development cooperation: As the Swiss government's centre of competence for international cooperation, the SDC is responsible for development cooperation with the South and East, multilateral cooperation and Switzerland's humanitarian aid.
Swiss development cooperation: As the Swiss government's centre of competence for international cooperation, the SDC is responsible for development cooperation with the South and East, multilateral cooperation and Switzerland's humanitarian aid.
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Annual report 2021
Thematic Policy - Child Protection in Humanitarian Crises
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