How We Work

Terre des Hommes Denmark continuously raises funds for our projects through sponsorships, memberships, and new supporters. These contributions, along with generous donations and legacies, form the financial foundation of our organization.

We collaborate with local NGOs on the projects we support worldwide, ensuring that our initiatives meet our high standards for child protection.

The Terre des Hommes International Federation aims to maintain the highest level of certification, and this commitment extends to Terre des Hommes Denmark. We adhere to the same rules when it comes to protecting children from abuse and humiliation in our projects. Certification is issued by the organization “Keeping Children Safe”, which conducts ongoing and unannounced inspections of the projects we are involved in.

Beyond direct assistance to children in need through sponsorships, Terre des Hommes Denmark has, over its more than 50-year history, been responsible for constructing numerous orphanages, wells, and buildings. These efforts have helped create safer environments for children in need. Some of the projects we have supported have been so successful that we have been able to phase out our involvement, as these initiatives have now established a much stronger foundation for a better future.

One of the greatest joys of working with Terre des Hommes Denmark is seeing projects become self-sustaining. It is in these moments that we can truly see and feel that we are making a difference.

Currently, Terre des Hommes Denmark is involved in projects in India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador. We support thousands of children. These projects are managed in close collaboration between our Sponsorship Leaders in Denmark and the local NGOs. We also ensure that we visit the projects regularly whenever possible.

Several board members, including board alternates Leo Jensen and Gerda Steffensen, treasurer Dorthe Kristensen, and Sponsorship Leader Annette Jørgensen, have traveled at their own expense to conduct quality assurance on the projects. Seeing firsthand how the funds we raise help children and their families provides valuable insight into the impact of our work.

Terre des Hommes Denmark’s work consists of two steps:

Step 1

In Denmark, our focus is on fundraising for our projects that aid children in need. Therefore, much of our work in Denmark involves increasing awareness of Terre des Hommes Denmark by recruiting new members, sponsors, corporate partners, and donors.

Our passionate volunteers also raise significant funds each year by organizing events where all proceeds go to Terre des Hommes. These events can range from flea markets and fashion shows to concerts.

All of Terre des Hommes Denmark’s work is 100% volunteer-based, carried out alongside our full-time jobs. Every cent collected goes directly to our projects.

Step 2

The funds raised by Terre des Hommes Denmark are channeled into the projects we are involved in around the world. As a member of the Terre des Hommes international organization, all our projects are approved and meet the international organization’s standards for child protection. Learn more about the “Keeping Children Safe” standards here.

We work exclusively with locally recognized NGOs that meet our high standards for child protection. This means that local project managers are trained in and sign an annual quality assurance agreement that follows the rules, evaluates, and ensures that the children are not harmed. Additionally, our Sponsorship Leaders maintain close communication with project managers about the well-being of the children.