Terre des hommes Germany- India Programme

15/07/2026

World Youth Skills Day 2026 | Skills for a Shared Future

This World Youth Skills Day, we celebrate the journeys of Akshada, Divya, and Shivanjali, three young women from rural Maharashtra who transformed uncertainty into confidence through the Chemical Plant Operator and Instrument Handling Course at Lokpanchayat RTTI College, supported by Terre des Hommes Germany.

With hands-on training, industry exposure, and holistic learning, they gained more than technical knowledge. They developed confidence, workplace readiness, communication, teamwork, and the belief that they can build successful careers in the chemical industry.
Their stories are part of a much larger journey.

📊 Our impact in 2025:
✨ 60 young people in Maharashtra received employable skills training, strengthening future livelihood opportunities and addressing the root causes of distress migration.
✨ Across India, 1,044 young people accessed skills training.
Every skill learned is more than preparation for a job, it is a step towards dignity, independence, and a more resilient future.

At Terre des Hommes Germany, we remain committed to ensuring that every young person, especially those from vulnerable and marginalised communities, has access to the skills, opportunities, and support they need to shape a life of dignity and purpose. On this World Youth Skills Day, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Because when young people are equipped with the right skills, they don't just build careers; they help build a shared future!

Happy World Youth Skills Day!

25/06/2026

A Flame of Security in Uncertain Times
Due to surge in global energy markets, LPG prices rose sharply and refills became uncertain. In Uttarakhand, many families who depended on a mix of LPG and fuelwood grew anxious about how they would cook their next meal. As costs increased, people began returning to the forests for firewood, Kamla Devi faced the same fears, but the biogas plant installed through the Dachser-supported project kept her kitchen fire burning. “People were worried about costly cylinders, and many started collecting firewood again," Kamla recalls. "But my fuel was already at home. I did not need to buy LPG or return to the forest.".In a time of global crisis, that small blue flame became a source of security, dignity, and peace of mind for her family.

11/06/2026

Play is not just fun—it’s a fundamental right of every child. It nurtures creativity, builds confidence, and supports healthy development.
To celebrate International Day of Play, our partner organizations Greentara Foundation and New Vision came together to organize a vibrant Sports Festival—bringing children together through joy, teamwork, and the spirit of play. ⚽🏃‍♀️
Let’s continue to create safe spaces and opportunities where every child can play freely and grow happily. 🌈
💙 Because when we protect play, we protect childhood.

10/06/2026

Every child has a right to Play.

Because Play is not a reward.
It is not a time pass.
It is a Right.

05/06/2026

On World Environment Day, we often hear the slogan "Save the Earth". But the Earth will survive. What is at risk is the stable climate that supports human life.

With rising temperatures, shrinking glaciers, extreme heat, unpredictable rainfall, and more frequent floods and storms, climate change is already affecting our lives, with children being disproportionately affected.

Protecting the climate means protecting people, livelihoods, food systems, and our shared future. Every action, big or small counts. Together, we can be part of the solution.

03/06/2026

🌍🚴‍♀️ Join the Pedal for Nature – Voice for Green Earth Campaign!
On 3rd June 2026, let’s ride together for clean air, a healthy planet, and a sustainable future. 🌱💚

One pedal for nature, one step towards a greener tomorrow!

22/04/2026

31/03/2026

On this International Day of Transgender Visibility, we celebrate the strength and resilience of transgender individuals like Sweety Kumari!!

Growing up in one of the slums in Ranchi, Sweety faced rejection early in life—denied schooling, subjected to discrimination, and later left to care for her grandparents and younger siblings after losing parental support. To survive, she performed “Badhai” at local events, while holding on to her dream of a life with dignity.
Things began to change when she found a safe, inclusive community space formed under one of our projects. For the first time, she felt seen and accepted. With support, she enrolled in education through NIOS, learned new skills, and began rebuilding her confidence.

Today, Sweety is not just reclaiming her own future—she is also inspiring other transgender young people in her community to step forward, learn, and believe in themselves. As a “Champion of Change,” she is helping create spaces where everyone belongs.
Her journey reminds us that transgender visibility must go hand in hand with acceptance, opportunity, and dignity for all.

08/03/2026

This Women’s Day, we heard powerful voices from our youth and community members.

From Sushi in Manipur, who dreams of a future where girls can play sports without fear or judgement…

From Poonam in Kolkata, whose resilience reminds us of the quiet strength with which women support their families every day…

And from Amos, who believes that true equality means standing up against injustice and supporting the rights and choices of women.
Each of these voices reminds us that change begins when we listen, support, and stand together.

Let us continue working towards a world where girls can follow their passions, women are respected and supported, and equality is not just an idea but a lived reality.

This Women’s Day, let us come together to support, uplift, and amplify the voices that are shaping a more just and equal future.

07/03/2026

This Women’s Day, let us continue to challenge inequality and stand together for dignity, respect, and equal rights for all.

Here is Amos sharing his message:

"For me, feminism is about equality and empowerment—equal opportunities to study, fair hiring practices, pay equity, and the freedom to choose."

Growing up in a patriarchal society, Amos often saw small everyday moments that did not feel right, whether it was men getting preference at the dinner table or people questioning him for helping his mother with household chores.

He also finds it troubling when violence against women is normalised or justified, even by those who have experienced it.
Today, he continues to speak up against misogyny and supports the choices of women in his family when they are criticised for not marrying or not having children.

"Women’s Day, for me, is a day to remember the resilience of women like my mother and to express gratitude. At the same time, it reminds us that many rights are still yet to be realised."