Encouraging a return to normality
Her eyes moist and in a trembling voice, Tatiana emotionally recalls their hasty escape – with husband Artur and their five children – in March 2022. “We had no cellar, no place to protect us from the bombs. Just our big padded sofa which we pushed into a corner with blankets and cushions to hide the children.” The war in Ukraine is having a considerable impact on the whole population, including the most vulnerable, such as children, young people, and families like Tatiana and Arthur’s.
In addition to the military stalemate and simmering political conflicts, Europe is also seeing a rise in extremism and opposition movements against migrants, LGBTI+ people, and ethnic minorities. The economic, social and political fragility of some countries is making living conditions tougher, leaving children particularly vulnerable.
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Our impact in 2022
7 countries
covered by the work of Terre des hommes
161’200 children
1227 people
have been trained in restorative justice
After the bombs, relearning normality
At the heart of Europe
In Europe, we are active in Albania, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced thousands of families to flee. In Ukraine itself as well as in the neighbouring countries, our teams are committed to improving children’s wellbeing in protected areas. In Europe, we also support children left behind by their migrating parents and accompany the reintegration of families returning home.
We encourage the use of restorative justice for children and young people in contact with the justice system, and we are training legal practitioners to better take their needs into account. Through art and creativity activities, children and young people can learn how legal systems work and participate in imagining solutions for improvement.
In Europe, we are active in Albania, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced thousands of families to flee. In Ukraine itself as well as in the neighbouring countries, our teams are committed to improving children’s wellbeing in protected areas. In Europe, we also support children left behind by their migrating parents and accompany the reintegration of families returning home.
We encourage the use of restorative justice for children and young people in contact with the justice system, and we are training legal practitioners to better take their needs into account. Through art and creativity activities, children and young people can learn how legal systems work and participate in imagining solutions for improvement.
At the refugee centre with Yana
“Children are a perpetual source of inspiration, and it is a joy to be able to pass on some semblance of normality.”
Forced to flee Ukraine with her husband, daughter and in-laws, Yana knows the humanitarian sector well, as before coming to MoldExpo in 2022, the main refugee reception centre in Moldova at the time, she had previously worked for Tdh in Donbass with families that were victims of mines. She believes that daily contact with children is healthy and beneficial: “Here, I am working with children and their families who have had, and are having, experiences similar to mine. Working alongside them stops me thinking about what is happening at home, because I have no time to dwell on it.”
Supported by
Austrian Development Agency
The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) aims to reduce poverty, preserve the environment and promote peace and human security in partner countries. ADA's long-term programmes and projects support self-help to ensure sustainable development.
Beisheim Foundation
Centre de crise et de soutien
Disaster Emergency Committee
European Union, Directorate General
Fondation philantropique NEXT
German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)
As Germany's leading service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ is dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world.
Global Community Engagement & Resilience Fund
International Organisation for Migration
Medicor Foundation
Norway Grants & EEA Grants
Oak Foundation
Oak Foundation was established in 1983. The foundation commits its resources to address issues of global, social, and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged.
OCHA Ukraine Humanitarian Fund
SDC
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) implements the Federal Council's foreign policy on humanitarian aid, development cooperation and cooperation with Eastern Europe and at multilateral level. The SDC focuses its activities on reducing poverty and distress, as well as curbing global risks. It also aims to preserve natural resources for future generations.
Swiss Solidarity
Swiss Solidarity is Switzerland's humanitarian fundraising and solidarity system. For Terre des hommes, Swiss Solidarity is one of its most important partners, particularly in the case of natural disasters.
UEFA
UEFA Children's Foundation: The Foundation works for the improvement of children's living conditions, the promotion of their dignity and the respect of their fundamental rights as defined by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Terre des hommes is proud to be able to count on the generous support of the UEFA Children's Foundation, a renowned international partner.
UNFPA
UNHCR
UNICEF
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund: UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, protect their rights and help them reach their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
U.S. Department of State - Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
Austrian Development Agency
The Austrian Development Agency (ADA) aims to reduce poverty, preserve the environment and promote peace and human security in partner countries. ADA's long-term programmes and projects support self-help to ensure sustainable development.
Beisheim Foundation
Centre de crise et de soutien
Disaster Emergency Committee
European Union, Directorate General
Fondation philantropique NEXT
German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)
As Germany's leading service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ is dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world.
Global Community Engagement & Resilience Fund
International Organisation for Migration
Medicor Foundation
Norway Grants & EEA Grants
Oak Foundation
Oak Foundation was established in 1983. The foundation commits its resources to address issues of global, social, and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged.
OCHA Ukraine Humanitarian Fund
SDC
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) implements the Federal Council's foreign policy on humanitarian aid, development cooperation and cooperation with Eastern Europe and at multilateral level. The SDC focuses its activities on reducing poverty and distress, as well as curbing global risks. It also aims to preserve natural resources for future generations.
Swiss Solidarity
Swiss Solidarity is Switzerland's humanitarian fundraising and solidarity system. For Terre des hommes, Swiss Solidarity is one of its most important partners, particularly in the case of natural disasters.
UEFA
UEFA Children's Foundation: The Foundation works for the improvement of children's living conditions, the promotion of their dignity and the respect of their fundamental rights as defined by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Terre des hommes is proud to be able to count on the generous support of the UEFA Children's Foundation, a renowned international partner.
UNFPA
UNHCR
UNICEF
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund: UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, protect their rights and help them reach their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.