Terre des Hommes

About Terre des Hommes

Terre des hommes is an independent, neutral and impartial Swiss organization founded in 1960, dedicated to implementing significant and lasting changes in the lives of children and young people, particularly those most at risk. We ensure their well-being and the effective application of their rights, as defined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other human rights instruments. To make a difference, we focus our efforts in the areas of maternal and child health, children and young people in migration situations, and access to justice. We encourage the active participation of children and young people to promote their empowerment. We advocate for the respect of their rights and support them in expressing their needs and interests. We work in fragile contexts and conflict zones, as well as in more stable environments.