Terre des hommes Hellas has been active in Greece since 2016 and, since 2018, as a Greek non-profit organisation, has contributed to strengthening the child protection system and reforming social care.
In 2025, Terre des hommes Hellas further strengthened its work in child protection, mental health, education, and children's rights. We supported professionals, children, and families through training, advocacy, and community-based initiatives, while promoting children's participation and advancing safer, more inclusive, and child-centred protection systems.
In 2026, Terre des hommes Hellas begins a new chapter in its development with the introduction of a local governance model, reinforcing local leadership while remaining part of the international Terre des hommes network.
Our impact in 2025
Child protection
We work to prevent and reduce gender-based violence among young people in schools by engaging parents, teachers, and students in awareness-raising and capacity-building initiatives. Through participatory approaches, we strengthen safeguarding mechanisms and promote safer environments for children.
Access to justice for children and young people
We promote restorative justice for children and advocate for child-friendly, rights- based legal processes. Our work strengthens professionals’ capacities, educates children about their rights, and empowers them to advocate for a justice system that protects them. We also support parents of children in contact with the law by offering psychoeducation sessions.
Children and young people on the move
We strengthen the mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) system for displaced children and their families by building the capacity of professionals and promoting community-based interventions. Our approach focuses on trauma-informed care, social inclusion, and resilience-building activities tailored to the needs of children and youth.
It's all about children
"It is important to surround ourselves with people who make us feel good about ourselves and confident. We need to have a say in the things that matter to us and be involved in decisions, otherwise, we feel we are not valued."
– shared a 14-year-old student who participated in a workshop of the Unity in Care project.
