Children: the first victims

Terre des hommes appeals to 1.35 million households in Switzerland.
Following the rise in food costs last year, the financial and economic crises mean even worsening conditions for children in the poorest countries. At their side, Terre des hommes is redoubling its efforts to improve health care. The number of deaths from hunger is close to a billion worldwide. The largest Swiss organization for child relief is launching an appeal in May to 1,350,000 households in the German- and French-speaking regions: " In times of crisis, children need you more than ever!"

• Press communiqué (in French or German)




The campaign and its message

With nearly 50 years of experience and projects in over 30 countries, Terre des hommes is the largest Swiss NGO for child relief. Our administrative costs amount to only 15%.Your donation goes direct to the main beneficiaries: the children. Terre des hommes means you!

In times of crisis, children need you more than ever!
Terre des hommes has direct, sustainable solutions:

•	Advice and support for mothers with the basic rules for health, hygiene and nutrition;
•	Practical help for babies and children;
•	Access to hygiene;
•	Attendant measures within the communities.

"To combat malnutrition, and above all in times of crisis, Tdh fights for a global approach: development of healthcare facilities, improvement of hygienic conditions, cooking demonstrations... always respecting the local culture."
Jean-Pierre Papart, Public Health Physician, Terre des hommes

Thanks to your support, Tdh succeeds in reducing the risks of malnutrition.

Your donation saves lives. Thank you!
With Fr. 40.- we can provide basic foodstuffs for a family for one month.
With Fr. 50.- we can take care of a seriously undernourished child.
With Fr. 120.- we can provide healthcare and food for a child for a whole year.

Make a donation to save lives. Thank you!
Download the all-household appeal (in French or German)