Partnerships with institutions and foundations
Mateus Nascimento (25) is a passionate farmer and entrepreneur. Together with other young people, he cultivates old seeds that are climate-resistant and do not require any chemicals. They have founded the brand "Flocão da Paixão" (Flakes of Passion) and sell their products in organic stores and at markets.
Mateus is one of 440,000 young people worldwidewhich terre des hommes schweiz supports every year. Together with local partner organizations, we encourage young people in Africa and Latin America to build a future worth living. Our work is cost-efficient, impact-based and transparent. Regular reporting is a matter of course for us. We are ZEWO-certifiedtax-exempt and a partner of the SDC (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation). Get involved - as a foundation or institution, you too can make a valuable contribution to a future worth living.
Sustainable livelihoods
Unemployment among young people is a global problem. They would like to use their skills for the sustainable development of their country and to provide for themselves and their families. terre des hommes schweiz enables young people to complete training courses and become independent entrepreneurs.
Health
Young people are generally healthier than other age groups. However, they are exposed to particular risks that can harm them not only for their immediate future, but for the rest of their lives. HIV/Aids, early pregnancies and the lack of the right to self-determined sexuality affect young people in southern Africa particularly badly.
Culture of peace
Violence exacerbates poverty, destroys social networks and infrastructure. Violence and violent conflicts prevent development. They traumatize the population and destroy people's livelihoods. In the project countries of terre of hommes switzerland Violence is one of the largest Problems.
The following institutions and foundations already support us
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