Impact Stories
Kandili, a Piece by a Filipino Youth
Kandili, a Piece by a Filipino Youth In the Filipino language, “Kandili” means to care for and provide support. “Kandili” is also the title of 16-year-old Raine’s artwork, which she donated to Terre des Hommes Netherlands, as a way of supporting our fight for child...
Vio’s Inspiration to Help Other Children
Vio is a Child Rights Advocate of Yayasan Embun Pelangi (YEP), a Terre des Hommes partner in Indonesia. Since 2019, she has dedicated her time in being a voice for other children as a Chairman of RAEKSA, a child-led group that empowers children and youth. “The reason...
A vote against sexual exploitation
In 2018 photographer Marieke van der Velden visited two shelters supported by Down to Zero in Thailand. She portrayed teenagers and listened to their stories about what it means to be able to work towards a new future with support. Yo was one of the youngsters, who...
Carl’s Development as a Confident Changemaker
Carl is a leader of the Agent of Change for Children and Teens (ACT) group in the Philippines. His group is supported by FORGE, a Terre des Hommes Netherlands partner in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. His desire to support his peers have helped him personally transform into a...