Terre Des Hommes – Nigeria

Terre des Hommes – Nigeria – NGO Profile

Terre Des Hommes – Nigeria is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to promoting children’s rights and protecting vulnerable children worldwide. Founded in 1960, Terre des Hommes operates in over 30 countries, focusing on child protection, health, and development.

Presence in Nigeria
Terre des Hommes operates in Nigeria through humanitarian and development programs that support children and families affected by conflict, poverty, and social vulnerability. Its interventions are particularly focused in regions with high levels of child protection needs, including parts of Northern Nigeria.

Mission and Approach
The organization’s mission is to ensure that every child can live a life of dignity, free from violence, exploitation, and neglect. It adopts a child-centered and rights-based approach, working closely with communities and institutions to deliver sustainable impact.

Core Areas of Intervention

• Child Protection:
  Preventing abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and violence against children through case management and community-based systems.
• Health and Nutrition:
  Supporting access to healthcare and nutrition services for children and mothers.
• Education:
  Promoting access to safe and inclusive education for vulnerable children.
• Juvenile Justice and Child Rights:
  Advocating for child-friendly justice systems and protection of children in conflict with the law.
• Migration and Anti-Trafficking:
  Supporting children affected by migration and combating human trafficking.
• Humanitarian Response:
  Providing emergency assistance to children and families affected by crises and displacement.

Geographic Reach
Terre des Hommes operates in several regions in Nigeria, focusing on communities with high child protection and humanitarian needs.

Impact and Operations
The organization has supported thousands of children and families through integrated programs that improve protection, health, and access to opportunities.

Partnerships and Collaboration
Terre des Hommes collaborates with government agencies, NGOs, international partners, and community groups to implement child-focused interventions.

Careers and Opportunities
The organization offers opportunities in child protection, education, program management, and humanitarian response.

Focus Areas – Terre des Hommes (Nigeria)

• Child Protection
• Health & Nutrition
• Education
• Juvenile Justice & Child Rights
• Migration & Anti-Trafficking
• Humanitarian Response