Our partners
Terre des hommes is fortunate to be able to count on the support of a number of valuable partners. This enables us to carry out our children's aid projects. We have developed a number of ways for businesses, foundations, associations and organisations to support our work.
A corporate contribution for children
Terre des hommes has developed a network of private-sector business partners who aspire to meet their social responsibility objectives in the interests of future generations.
Encourage your company to join our network. Your financial support and know-how can contribute to the programme of your choice and benefit the world’s most vulnerable children.
Partner companies
AXA is the leading insurance company on the Swiss market. With a Christmas donation it supports Terre des hommes’ humanitarian aid and health activities. www.axa.ch
BCV and Terre des hommes work together to support children in need. Every year BCV participates in the Tdh Orange sale and offers the vitamin packed fruits to their employees. www.bcv.ch
In this family business with 40 restaurants, passion and gastronomy are important factors. This is also felt on World Food Day, on which Bindella participates since many years with his restaurants and a generous donation. www.bindella.ch
By collecting, sorting and recycling used textiles, TEXAID and its subsidiary CONTEX combines its economic activity with a social engagement and ecological responsibility, for over 35 years. The company supports Terre des hommes projects with a part of its earnings. www.contex-ag.ch
Coop has been a partner of the traditional Tdh Orange sale for many years. The Swiss retail company provides us with quality fruits at an exceptional price. www.coop.ch
DPD (Suisse) SA was founded in 1993 and has since become the number one private express and parcel delivery company in Switzerland. As a part of its social engagement DPD delivers boxes of oranges to the companies which take part in our national Orange sale. www.dpd.com/ch
With close to 350 employees in the Romandie, Groupe G. Dentan is an economic player in the construction industry, specialized in waterproofing of roofs. It’s been a partner of Terre des hommes since 2013 and tries to contribute to child relief everywhere in the world. One of its efforts is the support against trafficking and exploitation of children working as domestic helpers in Mauretania. The intention for this partnership came from the board of administration PHIDA Invest SA, holding company, and was immediately adopted by the entire management. www.dentan.ch
Ericsson is a global company in the field of communication technology and supports Terre des hommes projects with a yearly donation. Most recently, Ericsson contributed towards our efforts with refugee children in the Balkans. www.ericsson.com
Nature & Découvertes takes part in the Children’s rights day, since 2012, by providing their retail network as points of sale for Terre des hommes chocolate bars. This chain of eco-concept stores thereby supports children’s access to education. http://www.natureetdecouvertes.ch/
Payot takes part in the Children’s rights day, since 2012, by providing their retail network as points of sale for Terre des hommes chocolate bars. This Swiss bookstore chain thereby supports children’s access to education. www.payot.ch
Pharmacieplus is a network of independent pharmacies in Switzerland and participates in the national orange sale since 2007. Every year, more than 16’000 oranges are offered to customers and employees. Furthermore, pharmacieplus has fidelity points, which their customers are free to either use as a discount on their purchase or donate to a cause such as Terre des hommes. Since 2005, the funds received this way support our health projects. www.pharmacieplus.ch
Ricola advocates good economic, social and ecological practices. The herbs used in their products are cultivated in the Swiss mountains and without the use of pesticides. It’s these herbs and Ricola’s engagement in favor of nature and respectful agricultural measures that made the company decide to support Terre des hommes’ Homestead gardens project in Bangladesh in 2012 – and ever since. This project fights malnutrition and helps the population secure their harvest by introducing elevated vegetable gardens, which better hold up to the frequent flooding. www.ricola.com
Schönenberger is the official supplier of Terre des hommes chocolate that is sold on the annual children’s rights day. Their precious support helps us help children in need. www.schoenenberger-choco.ch
Teleperformance is our partner for telemarketing when it comes to follow up calls to companies which have received our mailing for the orange sale. www.teleperformance.com
By collecting, sorting and recycling used textiles, TEXAID and its subsidiary CONTEX combines its economic activity with a social engagement and ecological responsibility, for over 35 years. The company supports Terre des hommes projects with a part of its earnings.
Textura is a social and teaching structure of the cooperative Démarche. It accompanies jobseekers in their integration through activities in the recycling of textiles. A part of the benefit from the marketing of these textiles is used to finance Terre des hommes’ programs to help children worldwide. www.demarche.ch/textura.php
AXA is the leading insurance company on the Swiss market. With a Christmas donation it supports Terre des hommes’ humanitarian aid and health activities. www.axa.ch
BCV and Terre des hommes work together to support children in need. Every year BCV participates in the Tdh Orange sale and offers the vitamin packed fruits to their employees. www.bcv.ch
In this family business with 40 restaurants, passion and gastronomy are important factors. This is also felt on World Food Day, on which Bindella participates since many years with his restaurants and a generous donation. www.bindella.ch
By collecting, sorting and recycling used textiles, TEXAID and its subsidiary CONTEX combines its economic activity with a social engagement and ecological responsibility, for over 35 years. The company supports Terre des hommes projects with a part of its earnings. www.contex-ag.ch
Coop has been a partner of the traditional Tdh Orange sale for many years. The Swiss retail company provides us with quality fruits at an exceptional price. www.coop.ch
DPD (Suisse) SA was founded in 1993 and has since become the number one private express and parcel delivery company in Switzerland. As a part of its social engagement DPD delivers boxes of oranges to the companies which take part in our national Orange sale. www.dpd.com/ch
With close to 350 employees in the Romandie, Groupe G. Dentan is an economic player in the construction industry, specialized in waterproofing of roofs. It’s been a partner of Terre des hommes since 2013 and tries to contribute to child relief everywhere in the world. One of its efforts is the support against trafficking and exploitation of children working as domestic helpers in Mauretania. The intention for this partnership came from the board of administration PHIDA Invest SA, holding company, and was immediately adopted by the entire management. www.dentan.ch
Ericsson is a global company in the field of communication technology and supports Terre des hommes projects with a yearly donation. Most recently, Ericsson contributed towards our efforts with refugee children in the Balkans. www.ericsson.com
Nature & Découvertes takes part in the Children’s rights day, since 2012, by providing their retail network as points of sale for Terre des hommes chocolate bars. This chain of eco-concept stores thereby supports children’s access to education. http://www.natureetdecouvertes.ch/
Payot takes part in the Children’s rights day, since 2012, by providing their retail network as points of sale for Terre des hommes chocolate bars. This Swiss bookstore chain thereby supports children’s access to education. www.payot.ch
Pharmacieplus is a network of independent pharmacies in Switzerland and participates in the national orange sale since 2007. Every year, more than 16’000 oranges are offered to customers and employees. Furthermore, pharmacieplus has fidelity points, which their customers are free to either use as a discount on their purchase or donate to a cause such as Terre des hommes. Since 2005, the funds received this way support our health projects. www.pharmacieplus.ch
Ricola advocates good economic, social and ecological practices. The herbs used in their products are cultivated in the Swiss mountains and without the use of pesticides. It’s these herbs and Ricola’s engagement in favor of nature and respectful agricultural measures that made the company decide to support Terre des hommes’ Homestead gardens project in Bangladesh in 2012 – and ever since. This project fights malnutrition and helps the population secure their harvest by introducing elevated vegetable gardens, which better hold up to the frequent flooding. www.ricola.com
Schönenberger is the official supplier of Terre des hommes chocolate that is sold on the annual children’s rights day. Their precious support helps us help children in need. www.schoenenberger-choco.ch
Teleperformance is our partner for telemarketing when it comes to follow up calls to companies which have received our mailing for the orange sale. www.teleperformance.com
By collecting, sorting and recycling used textiles, TEXAID and its subsidiary CONTEX combines its economic activity with a social engagement and ecological responsibility, for over 35 years. The company supports Terre des hommes projects with a part of its earnings.
Textura is a social and teaching structure of the cooperative Démarche. It accompanies jobseekers in their integration through activities in the recycling of textiles. A part of the benefit from the marketing of these textiles is used to finance Terre des hommes’ programs to help children worldwide. www.demarche.ch/textura.php
Contact us
christelle.amerio@tdh.ch
T +41 58 611 06 57
Limmatstrasse 111, 8005 Zürich
A foundation contribution for children
Terre des hommes works with various foundations who support our programmes or individual projects. We would be pleased to count you among our valued partners.
Partner foundations
C&A Foundation: http://www.candafoundation.org/
The Foundation FAET provides direct financial assistance for children through concrete projects in developing countries.
The Foundation has a long-term partnership in support of cardiopathic children and those suffering from diseases incurable in their home countries. It thus contributes to saving the lives of hundreds of children every year and gives them new hope and dignity to live. The Foundation also takes part in the development of medical competencies, notably in Benin and Senegal.
The Novartis Foundation aims at improving access to adequate healthcare in low- and middle-income countries through innovative and outcome-based approaches that guarantee efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability. Its focus is on reducing both infectious and non-communicable diseases through projects that can be scaled up and are developed through local capacity with the help of international research and technical expertise.
In Burkina Faso, the Foundation supports the IeDA project (Integrated e-Diagnostic Approach), through which data from 400 rural primary health centers are computerized and analyzed in order to increase the efficacy of treating children under the age of five years and thus reduce child mortality.
The Tertianum Foundation was founded in 1999 and is engaged in a variety of generation-related issues and develops solutions that promote an exchange of ideas and a balance between young people and the elderly. Their projects and publications are based on the principle of intergenerational compatibility.
Since 2013, the Foundation and Terre des hommes work together on common public events. By sharing their concerns to the public, both foundations aim at promoting solidarity between the generations.
UEFA Foundation for children: The Foundation works to improve living conditions for children, to ensure their dignity and to achieve the respect of their fundamental rights in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Terre des hommes is proud to be able to count on the generous support of its internationally renowned partner, the UEFA Foundation for children, to provide assistance to refugee children in Eastern Europe. In 2015, Terre des hommes and its local partners provided emergency aid to thousands of families making their way through Europe, in particular in Serbia, Macedonia and Greece.
C&A Foundation: http://www.candafoundation.org/
The Foundation FAET provides direct financial assistance for children through concrete projects in developing countries.
The Foundation has a long-term partnership in support of cardiopathic children and those suffering from diseases incurable in their home countries. It thus contributes to saving the lives of hundreds of children every year and gives them new hope and dignity to live. The Foundation also takes part in the development of medical competencies, notably in Benin and Senegal.
The Novartis Foundation aims at improving access to adequate healthcare in low- and middle-income countries through innovative and outcome-based approaches that guarantee efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability. Its focus is on reducing both infectious and non-communicable diseases through projects that can be scaled up and are developed through local capacity with the help of international research and technical expertise.
In Burkina Faso, the Foundation supports the IeDA project (Integrated e-Diagnostic Approach), through which data from 400 rural primary health centers are computerized and analyzed in order to increase the efficacy of treating children under the age of five years and thus reduce child mortality.
The Tertianum Foundation was founded in 1999 and is engaged in a variety of generation-related issues and develops solutions that promote an exchange of ideas and a balance between young people and the elderly. Their projects and publications are based on the principle of intergenerational compatibility.
Since 2013, the Foundation and Terre des hommes work together on common public events. By sharing their concerns to the public, both foundations aim at promoting solidarity between the generations.
UEFA Foundation for children: The Foundation works to improve living conditions for children, to ensure their dignity and to achieve the respect of their fundamental rights in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Terre des hommes is proud to be able to count on the generous support of its internationally renowned partner, the UEFA Foundation for children, to provide assistance to refugee children in Eastern Europe. In 2015, Terre des hommes and its local partners provided emergency aid to thousands of families making their way through Europe, in particular in Serbia, Macedonia and Greece.
Contact Fondations
sarah.rohnerjermann@tdh.ch
T + 41 58 611 08 46
Avenue de Montchoisi 15, 1006 Lausanne
Contributions from cantons and cities
Cantons and cities can also do their part by supporting our programs to improve the future of children in need.
Partner Cantons and Cities
The support of the City of Lausanne happens mainly through the Federation for cooperation of the canton Vaud (Fedevaco). This one’s support goes to the project of social inclusion of Roma children in Romania. To commemorate the 50 years of child assistance of Terre des hommes, in 2010 the city offered a Robin Michel sculpture who can be found in the “Vallée de la Jeunesse”.
> www.lausanne.ch
The support of the City of Lausanne happens mainly through the Federation for cooperation of the canton Vaud (Fedevaco). This one’s support goes to the project of social inclusion of Roma children in Romania. To commemorate the 50 years of child assistance of Terre des hommes, in 2010 the city offered a Robin Michel sculpture who can be found in the “Vallée de la Jeunesse”.
> www.lausanne.ch
Cantons and Cities Contact
Laurent Zbinden, Foundation, Canton and City Partnerships
laurent.zbinden@tdh.ch
T +41 58 611 06 81
Avenue de Montchoisi 15, 1006 Lausanne
Partner associations, public entities and thematic networks
The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECI) is an entity within the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (SECI). Its objective is the promotion, management and implementation of public policies on international cooperation to fight against poverty and for sustainable human development in developing countries. The AECI supports several projects of Tdh in Latin America and Africa.
> www.aecid.es
Lobbying, research and instigation of campaigns against humain trafficking, slavery and exploitation, at a world-wide level.
The association «@dopte.ch» helps people concerned with adoption. In French.
ASF is a non-profit organization whose primary objective is to employ its resources, its professionalism and the aeronautical skills of its members for humanitarian causes. It is thanks to this partnership that Terre des homes is able to transfer 200 critically ill children who cannot be cured in their country to Switzerland each year.
> www.asf-fr.org
“cinfo – the Centre for Information, Counselling and Training for Professions relating to International Cooperation (CI) – is a specialised service provider and the network platform for professionals and organisations involved in the IC job market and for persons who wish to become active in this field. The Terre des hommes Foundation is a member of the cinfo network.”
> http://www.cinfo.ch/
The Terre des hommes/Germany website against sexual exploitation of children. Offers useful information for travelers, to contribute to a reduction in the number of children who are sexually exploited throughout the world.
A South Asia-based internet platform and digital library of experts for: researchers, policy makers, program advisors, anti-trafficking activists, journalists and NGOs. With more than 2,100 documents on human trafficking – covering more than 150 countries. Run by Terre des hommes Foundation and supported by Ray of Hope as consultants.
> www.childtrafficking.com
The full text of the Convention of May 29, 1993 on protection of children and co-operation in respect of international adoption can be found on the website of The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH).
Official site of the Congress against the sexual exploitation of the children.. Files of the documents produced at the time of the two congresses held in 1996 and 2001 are availables.
> www.csecworldcongress.org
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international development cooperation agency within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). By providing financial means, it supports more than forty projects of Terre des hommes in several geographical regions. Terre des hommes cooperates directly with the SDC, particularly with the departments Regional Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Cooperation with Eastern Europe.
> www.ddc.admin.ch
The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside of the European Union.
> ec.europa.eu/echo
Network of organizations and individuals working towards the eradication of child prostitution, pornography involving children, and the sexual exploitation of children in general.
> www.ecpat.net
“Espace adoption” is a place of exchange, support and reflection for any person concerned with adoption. In French.
The European Union (EU), composed of the Member States and the European Commission, is the world’s biggest aid donor. The Commission’s EuropeAid co-operation office manages EU external aid programmes and implements development assistance worldwide. EuropeAid works in close collaboration with its partners to ensure coherence, complementarity and coordination in its assistance programmes. EuropeAid currently supports the projects of Terre des hommes against violence towards children (in Afghanistan and in Burkina Faso), for food security (in Burkina Faso) and for child protection and rights (in Brazil, Burundi and in Haiti). (Situation 04.11.2016)
Founded in 1989, the FEDEVACO (Fédération vaudoise de coopération – Swiss cooperation federation) unites about 40 different NGOs in the area of development and cooperation, including Terre des hommes. The FEDEVACO is a privileged partner of the public entities at national, cantonal and municipal level when it comes to financing development projects in countries of the global South and East. These projects are subject to strict regulations imposed by a Technical Commission which consists of expert volunteers with profound experience and knowledge of field work.
> www.fedevaco.ch
Association of Terre des hommes adopting parents in the German part of Switzerland. In German.
> www.fraternelle.ch
World coalition again trafficking in women. Data base of research and means of assistance on child exploitation, sexual abuse, domestic violence, mental and physical health, juvenile justice, as well as trafficking with human beings.
> www.gaatw.net
Visit the “juvenile justice panel” Website, gathering 5 UNO agencies and 5 NGOs, amongst which Terre des hommes.
> http://www.ipjj.org
Tdh – which is part of the Terre des Hommes International Federation – has a Level 1 certification from Keeping Children Safe, an independent organisation that analyses and audits procedures implemented by NGOs to protect the children they work with. Tdh constantly strives to improve its Child Safeguarding Policy, ensuring it meets the most stringent international standards and respects best practices in the humanitarian and child protection fields.
“La Maison” is a health care home for children from more than fifteen countries in Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. “La Maison” mainly hosts ill children transferred to Switzerland for surgery within the Specialized Care and Treatment Program of Terre des hommes.
> www.tdh-valais.ch
Founded in 1965, the Liechtenstein Development Service provides official development aid on behalf of the Liechtenstein Government. The LED works principally in rural areas in the fields of education, health and rural development. It gives priority to gender issues, social justice and the environment in all respects. The LED is a private-law foundation of the people and government of Liechtenstein. The LED has been giving regular financial support to Tdh since 1990. It has undertaken to give financial aid for a project in Burkina Faso for the period 2008 – 2010.
> www.led.li
The “Child Rights Network Switzerland” consists of non governmental organisations engaged in the recognition and implementation in Switzerland of the UNO Convention for child rights. One of the main tasks of the network is reporting to the UN Committee for Child Rights, which regularly examines the progress made and obstacles encountered in realising child rights in Switzerland. This procedure involves strict observation of the implementation of the Convention of Child Rights, analysed in periodic reports and in talks with the authorities and with other organisations.
> www.netzwerk-kinderrechte.ch
Central Federal Authority for child protection in international adoption with addresses of the accredited adoption agencies and the Central Cantonal Authorities. In German and French.
An American project against trafficking, highlighting the need for direct intervention, active appeals and research directed towards results.
> www.polarisproject.org
Written by an institute for legal research which collects and disseminates information on trafficking of human beings, in particular of women and children. Reports documented country by country.
> www.protectionproject.org
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network gives access to people, resources and knowledge related to work in emergencies and situations of adversity.
The “Schweizerische. Fachstelle für Adoption” is addressing to those who are interested in ADOPTION and particularly those who are confronted to – or will be – in their own life. In German.
Association of adopting parents (SAEV) in the german speaking part of Switzerland.
The Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) is a loose network of organisations, NGOs, research institutions and individuals (in total 135 from 45 countries) working on sustainable sanitation issues. You can join the SuSanA either as a partner organization or as a member of a working group.
The several thematic working groups have been established in order to cover a variety of different sanitation aspects and to provide deliverables that underline the problems and opportunities of these aspects. Terre des hommes is working on health issues in the domain of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and therefore is participating as a partner organisation in SuSanA-working groups for “Sustainable Sanitation in Schools” and “Sustainable sanitation in emergencies and reconstruction situations”.
> www.susana.org
The Swiss Foundation of the International Social Service (ISS) based in Geneva and the ISS worldwide Network have played and still do play a pioneer part in the field of international adoption.
We are eight Consortium organisations targeting our know-how and resources to the population in the countries lagging far behind internationally agreed targets for water and sanitation. By implementing 20 projects in three regions we increase access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation, improved hygiene and water for family farming. We share knowledge and expertise and strengthen the advocacy and policy dialogue.
> http://waterconsortium.ch/
Since its creation in 1967, the mission of the Foundation Terre Des Hommes in Canada is to relieve the children in need and to empower the community to sustain the growth of the children abroad and at home as the individual situation requires. Tdh Canada promotes policies that support the rights of the child and carries out projects that tangibly benefit children through direct humanitarian aid in El Salvador, Honduras, Vietnam and Ukraine.
> www.tdh.ca
Terre Des Hommes Denmark men was founded in 1967 and bases themselves on the work of many volunteers. Today TDH Denmark is a modern and progressive organization who makes the difference for the children thanks to 52 projects in 10 countries throughout the world: India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Kenya, Thailand, Bhutan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Haiti and Romania.
> www.terredeshommes.dk
terre hommes Germany was created 1967 by engaged citizens, in order to help heavily injured children from the Vietnam War. The association is independent of the government, economy, religious communities and parties and promotes in 31 countries more than 400 projects for distressed children. terre of the hommes Germany sends no development aid volunteers, but supports native initiatives. These locally project partners build schools and child protection centers and care for children. Terre of the hommes aligns its work consistently at the child rights.
> www.tdh.de
The Terre des Hommes International Federation (TDHIF) is a network of ten national organisations with headquarters in Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland (comprising two organisations: the Terre des hommes Lausanne Foundation and Terre des Hommes Switzerland). TDHIF is working for the rights of children and to promote equitable development without racial, religious, political, cultural or gender-based discrimination.
> www.terredeshommes.fr
The Terre des Hommes International Federation (TDHIF) is a network of ten national organisations with headquarters in Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland (comprising two organisations: the Terre des hommes Lausanne Foundation and Terre des Hommes Switzerland). TDHIF is working for the rights of children and to promote equitable development without racial, religious, political, cultural or gender-based discrimination.
> www.terredeshommes.org
Born in 1989 in Italy and become Foundation in 1994, Terre des hommes Italy carries out 90 projects in 22 country of the world. Terre des hommes Italy dedicates itself in particular to the topics of child protection, basic health and the right to education. Terre des hommes Italy works in close cooperation with national partners and employs almost exclusively of local staff. Terre des hommes Italy protects children from the violence and each type of abuse and the exploitation through campaigns against the child trafficking and sex tourism.
> www.tdhitaly.org
Children’s aid organisation Terre des Hommes Netherlands is passionately dedicated to stopping child exploitation in developing countries. For this reason, Terre des Hommes Netherlands supports nearly 300 projects, which are developed, established and implemented by local project partners. Additionally, Terre des Hommes Netherlands pursues a children’s rights campaign at national and international level consistent with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Terre des Hommes Netherlands was founded in 1965. TDH Netherlands in English
terre des hommes Switzerland was born from a scission following divergences with the founder Edmond Kaiser in 1972. It comprises two sections, one in Geneva, the other in Basel. terre des hommes schweiz (Basel) is a politically engaged development organization. It supports the economic, political and social self-determination of humans in the developing countries. The target audience of the work in nine countries of Africa and Latin America are young people. terre des hommes schweiz co-operates with local partner organizations. The content of the work emphasizes on psychosocial support, youth participation and prevention of violence.
> www.terredeshommes.ch
Terre des Hommes Switzerland was born from a scission following divergences with the founder Edmond Kaiser in 1972. It comprises two sections, one in Geneva, the other in Basel. The objectives from Terre des Hommes Suisse (Geneva) are on the one hand the improvement of the living conditions of the populations disadvantaged in the countries of the South, more particularly those of the children and the women, through programs, carried out by local partners; on the other hand information in Switzerland, in particular near young people, on the causes of the North-South disparities.
> www.tdh-geneve.ch
Terre des hommes Spain is a non-profit-making Foundation. Founded in 1994, its purpose is to promote the development of childhood by defending its rights, without discrimination of a political nature, ethnic, denominational and of sex. Terre des hommes Spain men always followed a double vocation: on the one hand to lead direct aid draft aid programs to childhood and on the other hand to be an ambassador of the children’s rights in the world.
> www.tierradehombres.org
Translators without Borders (TWB) is a non-profit organization offering language and translation support for humanitarian and development agencies, and other non-profit organizations on a global scale: https://translatorswithoutborders.org/about-us/
UNICEF is a UN agency that promotes children’s rights, ensures their development and fights against all poverty, violence, disease and discrimination they may face. UNICEF supports the activities of Tdh in various fields, such as in the fight against child trafficking, juvenile justice, malnutrition, in psychosocial activities or in emergency operations.
> www.unicef.org
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization working for many different objectives, such as sustainable development, environmental protection, disaster relief, the protection of refugees, fight against terrorism, disarmament and non-proliferation, the promotion of democracy, human rights, good governance, economic and social development, public health, and for demining and increasing food production. Tdh cooperates in numerous areas with the UN. Although UNICEF is our principal cooperation partner, UNHCR, UNDP, and ILO-IPEC also support some of our projects.
> www.un.org
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a United Nations agency with the mandate to protect and support refugees at the request of a government or the UN itself. It assists in voluntary repatriation, local integration or settlement in a third country. Tdh and the UNHCR cooperate particularly in Columbia, Egypt and Burkina Faso.
> www.unhcr.org
USAID is the U.S. federal government agency for development cooperation. Since 1961, it has been the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms. Tdh and USAID cooperate in Guinee and Kenya.
> www.usaid.gov
The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECI) is an entity within the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (SECI). Its objective is the promotion, management and implementation of public policies on international cooperation to fight against poverty and for sustainable human development in developing countries. The AECI supports several projects of Tdh in Latin America and Africa.
> www.aecid.es
Lobbying, research and instigation of campaigns against humain trafficking, slavery and exploitation, at a world-wide level.
The association «@dopte.ch» helps people concerned with adoption. In French.
ASF is a non-profit organization whose primary objective is to employ its resources, its professionalism and the aeronautical skills of its members for humanitarian causes. It is thanks to this partnership that Terre des homes is able to transfer 200 critically ill children who cannot be cured in their country to Switzerland each year.
> www.asf-fr.org
“cinfo – the Centre for Information, Counselling and Training for Professions relating to International Cooperation (CI) – is a specialised service provider and the network platform for professionals and organisations involved in the IC job market and for persons who wish to become active in this field. The Terre des hommes Foundation is a member of the cinfo network.”
> http://www.cinfo.ch/
The Terre des hommes/Germany website against sexual exploitation of children. Offers useful information for travelers, to contribute to a reduction in the number of children who are sexually exploited throughout the world.
A South Asia-based internet platform and digital library of experts for: researchers, policy makers, program advisors, anti-trafficking activists, journalists and NGOs. With more than 2,100 documents on human trafficking – covering more than 150 countries. Run by Terre des hommes Foundation and supported by Ray of Hope as consultants.
> www.childtrafficking.com
The full text of the Convention of May 29, 1993 on protection of children and co-operation in respect of international adoption can be found on the website of The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH).
Official site of the Congress against the sexual exploitation of the children.. Files of the documents produced at the time of the two congresses held in 1996 and 2001 are availables.
> www.csecworldcongress.org
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is Switzerland’s international development cooperation agency within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). By providing financial means, it supports more than forty projects of Terre des hommes in several geographical regions. Terre des hommes cooperates directly with the SDC, particularly with the departments Regional Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Cooperation with Eastern Europe.
> www.ddc.admin.ch
The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside of the European Union.
> ec.europa.eu/echo
Network of organizations and individuals working towards the eradication of child prostitution, pornography involving children, and the sexual exploitation of children in general.
> www.ecpat.net
“Espace adoption” is a place of exchange, support and reflection for any person concerned with adoption. In French.
The European Union (EU), composed of the Member States and the European Commission, is the world’s biggest aid donor. The Commission’s EuropeAid co-operation office manages EU external aid programmes and implements development assistance worldwide. EuropeAid works in close collaboration with its partners to ensure coherence, complementarity and coordination in its assistance programmes. EuropeAid currently supports the projects of Terre des hommes against violence towards children (in Afghanistan and in Burkina Faso), for food security (in Burkina Faso) and for child protection and rights (in Brazil, Burundi and in Haiti). (Situation 04.11.2016)
Founded in 1989, the FEDEVACO (Fédération vaudoise de coopération – Swiss cooperation federation) unites about 40 different NGOs in the area of development and cooperation, including Terre des hommes. The FEDEVACO is a privileged partner of the public entities at national, cantonal and municipal level when it comes to financing development projects in countries of the global South and East. These projects are subject to strict regulations imposed by a Technical Commission which consists of expert volunteers with profound experience and knowledge of field work.
> www.fedevaco.ch
Association of Terre des hommes adopting parents in the German part of Switzerland. In German.
> www.fraternelle.ch
World coalition again trafficking in women. Data base of research and means of assistance on child exploitation, sexual abuse, domestic violence, mental and physical health, juvenile justice, as well as trafficking with human beings.
> www.gaatw.net
Visit the “juvenile justice panel” Website, gathering 5 UNO agencies and 5 NGOs, amongst which Terre des hommes.
> http://www.ipjj.org
Tdh – which is part of the Terre des Hommes International Federation – has a Level 1 certification from Keeping Children Safe, an independent organisation that analyses and audits procedures implemented by NGOs to protect the children they work with. Tdh constantly strives to improve its Child Safeguarding Policy, ensuring it meets the most stringent international standards and respects best practices in the humanitarian and child protection fields.
“La Maison” is a health care home for children from more than fifteen countries in Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. “La Maison” mainly hosts ill children transferred to Switzerland for surgery within the Specialized Care and Treatment Program of Terre des hommes.
> www.tdh-valais.ch
Founded in 1965, the Liechtenstein Development Service provides official development aid on behalf of the Liechtenstein Government. The LED works principally in rural areas in the fields of education, health and rural development. It gives priority to gender issues, social justice and the environment in all respects. The LED is a private-law foundation of the people and government of Liechtenstein. The LED has been giving regular financial support to Tdh since 1990. It has undertaken to give financial aid for a project in Burkina Faso for the period 2008 – 2010.
> www.led.li
The “Child Rights Network Switzerland” consists of non governmental organisations engaged in the recognition and implementation in Switzerland of the UNO Convention for child rights. One of the main tasks of the network is reporting to the UN Committee for Child Rights, which regularly examines the progress made and obstacles encountered in realising child rights in Switzerland. This procedure involves strict observation of the implementation of the Convention of Child Rights, analysed in periodic reports and in talks with the authorities and with other organisations.
> www.netzwerk-kinderrechte.ch
Central Federal Authority for child protection in international adoption with addresses of the accredited adoption agencies and the Central Cantonal Authorities. In German and French.
An American project against trafficking, highlighting the need for direct intervention, active appeals and research directed towards results.
> www.polarisproject.org
Written by an institute for legal research which collects and disseminates information on trafficking of human beings, in particular of women and children. Reports documented country by country.
> www.protectionproject.org
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network gives access to people, resources and knowledge related to work in emergencies and situations of adversity.
The “Schweizerische. Fachstelle für Adoption” is addressing to those who are interested in ADOPTION and particularly those who are confronted to – or will be – in their own life. In German.
Association of adopting parents (SAEV) in the german speaking part of Switzerland.
The Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) is a loose network of organisations, NGOs, research institutions and individuals (in total 135 from 45 countries) working on sustainable sanitation issues. You can join the SuSanA either as a partner organization or as a member of a working group.
The several thematic working groups have been established in order to cover a variety of different sanitation aspects and to provide deliverables that underline the problems and opportunities of these aspects. Terre des hommes is working on health issues in the domain of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and therefore is participating as a partner organisation in SuSanA-working groups for “Sustainable Sanitation in Schools” and “Sustainable sanitation in emergencies and reconstruction situations”.
> www.susana.org
The Swiss Foundation of the International Social Service (ISS) based in Geneva and the ISS worldwide Network have played and still do play a pioneer part in the field of international adoption.
We are eight Consortium organisations targeting our know-how and resources to the population in the countries lagging far behind internationally agreed targets for water and sanitation. By implementing 20 projects in three regions we increase access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation, improved hygiene and water for family farming. We share knowledge and expertise and strengthen the advocacy and policy dialogue.
> http://waterconsortium.ch/
Since its creation in 1967, the mission of the Foundation Terre Des Hommes in Canada is to relieve the children in need and to empower the community to sustain the growth of the children abroad and at home as the individual situation requires. Tdh Canada promotes policies that support the rights of the child and carries out projects that tangibly benefit children through direct humanitarian aid in El Salvador, Honduras, Vietnam and Ukraine.
> www.tdh.ca
Terre Des Hommes Denmark men was founded in 1967 and bases themselves on the work of many volunteers. Today TDH Denmark is a modern and progressive organization who makes the difference for the children thanks to 52 projects in 10 countries throughout the world: India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Kenya, Thailand, Bhutan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Haiti and Romania.
> www.terredeshommes.dk
terre hommes Germany was created 1967 by engaged citizens, in order to help heavily injured children from the Vietnam War. The association is independent of the government, economy, religious communities and parties and promotes in 31 countries more than 400 projects for distressed children. terre of the hommes Germany sends no development aid volunteers, but supports native initiatives. These locally project partners build schools and child protection centers and care for children. Terre of the hommes aligns its work consistently at the child rights.
> www.tdh.de
The Terre des Hommes International Federation (TDHIF) is a network of ten national organisations with headquarters in Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland (comprising two organisations: the Terre des hommes Lausanne Foundation and Terre des Hommes Switzerland). TDHIF is working for the rights of children and to promote equitable development without racial, religious, political, cultural or gender-based discrimination.
> www.terredeshommes.fr
The Terre des Hommes International Federation (TDHIF) is a network of ten national organisations with headquarters in Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland (comprising two organisations: the Terre des hommes Lausanne Foundation and Terre des Hommes Switzerland). TDHIF is working for the rights of children and to promote equitable development without racial, religious, political, cultural or gender-based discrimination.
> www.terredeshommes.org
Born in 1989 in Italy and become Foundation in 1994, Terre des hommes Italy carries out 90 projects in 22 country of the world. Terre des hommes Italy dedicates itself in particular to the topics of child protection, basic health and the right to education. Terre des hommes Italy works in close cooperation with national partners and employs almost exclusively of local staff. Terre des hommes Italy protects children from the violence and each type of abuse and the exploitation through campaigns against the child trafficking and sex tourism.
> www.tdhitaly.org
Children’s aid organisation Terre des Hommes Netherlands is passionately dedicated to stopping child exploitation in developing countries. For this reason, Terre des Hommes Netherlands supports nearly 300 projects, which are developed, established and implemented by local project partners. Additionally, Terre des Hommes Netherlands pursues a children’s rights campaign at national and international level consistent with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Terre des Hommes Netherlands was founded in 1965. TDH Netherlands in English
terre des hommes Switzerland was born from a scission following divergences with the founder Edmond Kaiser in 1972. It comprises two sections, one in Geneva, the other in Basel. terre des hommes schweiz (Basel) is a politically engaged development organization. It supports the economic, political and social self-determination of humans in the developing countries. The target audience of the work in nine countries of Africa and Latin America are young people. terre des hommes schweiz co-operates with local partner organizations. The content of the work emphasizes on psychosocial support, youth participation and prevention of violence.
> www.terredeshommes.ch
Terre des Hommes Switzerland was born from a scission following divergences with the founder Edmond Kaiser in 1972. It comprises two sections, one in Geneva, the other in Basel. The objectives from Terre des Hommes Suisse (Geneva) are on the one hand the improvement of the living conditions of the populations disadvantaged in the countries of the South, more particularly those of the children and the women, through programs, carried out by local partners; on the other hand information in Switzerland, in particular near young people, on the causes of the North-South disparities.
> www.tdh-geneve.ch
Terre des hommes Spain is a non-profit-making Foundation. Founded in 1994, its purpose is to promote the development of childhood by defending its rights, without discrimination of a political nature, ethnic, denominational and of sex. Terre des hommes Spain men always followed a double vocation: on the one hand to lead direct aid draft aid programs to childhood and on the other hand to be an ambassador of the children’s rights in the world.
> www.tierradehombres.org
Translators without Borders (TWB) is a non-profit organization offering language and translation support for humanitarian and development agencies, and other non-profit organizations on a global scale: https://translatorswithoutborders.org/about-us/
UNICEF is a UN agency that promotes children’s rights, ensures their development and fights against all poverty, violence, disease and discrimination they may face. UNICEF supports the activities of Tdh in various fields, such as in the fight against child trafficking, juvenile justice, malnutrition, in psychosocial activities or in emergency operations.
> www.unicef.org
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization working for many different objectives, such as sustainable development, environmental protection, disaster relief, the protection of refugees, fight against terrorism, disarmament and non-proliferation, the promotion of democracy, human rights, good governance, economic and social development, public health, and for demining and increasing food production. Tdh cooperates in numerous areas with the UN. Although UNICEF is our principal cooperation partner, UNHCR, UNDP, and ILO-IPEC also support some of our projects.
> www.un.org
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a United Nations agency with the mandate to protect and support refugees at the request of a government or the UN itself. It assists in voluntary repatriation, local integration or settlement in a third country. Tdh and the UNHCR cooperate particularly in Columbia, Egypt and Burkina Faso.
> www.unhcr.org
USAID is the U.S. federal government agency for development cooperation. Since 1961, it has been the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms. Tdh and USAID cooperate in Guinee and Kenya.
> www.usaid.gov
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