In many countries of the Global South, young people are confronted with poverty, violence and a lack of prospects for the future confronted with. We campaign with them for social justice, education , income opportunities health and a climate justice future.
For many young people in Brazil, especially black youths, violence and discrimination are omnipresent. We strengthen their rights und die afrobrasilianische Kultur, bilden sie in nachhaltiger Landwirtschaft aus und unterstützen den Aufbau einer starken Gemeinschaft.
The consequences of the ten-year civil war in El Salvador are still being felt: poverty, violence and unemployment characterize the lives of many, especially young people. We support income-generating initiativen and work together to combat gender-based violence (GBV).
Colombia is characterized by the consequences of a long conflict, but the young generation is committed for change. We stand up for their rights, promote smallholder identity and support sustainable income opportunities.
Poverty and the consequences of climate change threaten the lives of many people in Mozambique. We empower young people towith innovative ideas and climate-friendly agriculture to create new prospects and opportunities. and opportunities.
In Nicaragua, girls are often affected by gender-based violence and often become pregnant at an early age. We stand up for their rights and promote better access to health services for girls and women.
In Zimbabwe many young people suffer the consequences of HIV/Aids, violence and abuse. We are committed to for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), support young people affected by HIV and enable access to health services, among that are specifically tailored to their needs.
For 50 years, around 174,000 Sahrawi refugees have been living in camps in Algeria after being forced to flee from Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara. Young people suffer from a lack of prospects. Through leisure activities and open youth work, they are gaining new hope and are working to ensure that the world does not forget the Sahrawi people.
In Tanzania, many young people live under difficult conditions – characterized by poverty, violence and the consequences of HIV/Aids. Many young people are particularly affected in the Kigoma region. We support them, resilience develop and convey important life skills.
The effects of apartheid still characterize South Africa today. Poverty, violence and inequality are still widespread. We support survivors of violence, promote access to education and health and create new opportunities for young people.
Jugendliche aus verschiedenen Projekten und Programmländern von terre des hommes schweiz They network through international exchange. Every year in November, the youth groups participate in the “Global Action Month” and organize events worldwide under the motto “Youth Stand Up Against Violence” to take a stand against violence.