Terre Des Hommes Netherlands

What Terre Des Hommes Netherlands does

Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a Dutch stichting (foundation) founded in 1967 and headquartered in The Hague, operating as part of the international Terre des Hommes federation dedicated to combating child exploitation. The organization executes its mission through 77 projects across 31 countries, delivered in partnership with 42 local organizations, with thematic focus areas spanning sexual exploitation (online and offline), child labor, and humanitarian emergency response. Domestic operations include 43 second-hand retail shops staffed by 1,633 volunteers and an online webshop, both serving as fundraising engines rather than commercial businesses.

The organization's programmatic portfolio includes SCROL (Safety for Children and their Rights OnLine, launched 2022 across Kenya, Nepal, Cambodia, and the Philippines), CONEC (Philippines online exploitation rehabilitation), She Leads (girls' empowerment across nine Middle East and Africa countries), the VOICE research initiative on children's online safety, and Time to Play (psychosocial support in Kenya). Underlying technical infrastructure is standard nonprofit digital tooling — Google Analytics, SSL-encrypted donation forms, the Kentaa peer-to-peer fundraising platform, and AVG/GDPR-compliant donor data storage — with no proprietary technology development.

Revenue is generated through diversified streams: ~75,726 individual donors (minimum recurring gift €2/month), retail shop and webshop sales, a fixed €2.5 million annual contribution from the Nationale Postcode Loterij (received March 2026, ongoing since 1996), corporate partnerships, and legacy/bequest giving. In 2025, total program investment reached €24 million with 84% of all income directed to projects and programs. Reach metrics for 2024 included 210,163 children served, 106 policy changes implemented, and 35,317 parents/caregivers trained. The organization maintains active advocacy through the ECLAG coalition (80+ organizations) targeting EU online safety legislation.

Name

Terre Des Hommes Netherlands

Legal name

Terre des Hommes

Website

https://terredeshommes.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a Dutch child rights foundation (founded 1967) that runs 77 projects across 31 countries addressing child sexual exploitation, child labor, and humanitarian crises, funded by 75,726 individual donors, 43 charity shops, and a long-term Postcode Loterij partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Protection and Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Humanitarian aid programs
• Charity retail shops
• Nonprofit fundraising
• Child rights advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual donations and periodic giving: Individual donors contribute one-time gifts or ongoing monthly donations (starting from €2/month) to support Terre des Hommes programs worldwide. The organization had approximately 75,726 donors in 2024. Direct marketing campaigns, email newsletters, and postal communications are used to acquire and retain donors.
2. Retail store revenue: Terre des Hommes operates 43 shops across the Netherlands selling donated second-hand goods. Revenue from store sales supports the organization's programs. Stores are staffed by 1,633 volunteers.
3. Institutional and strategic partnerships: Long-term partnership with the Nationale Postcode Loterij provides an annual contribution of €2.5 million (received March 2026), ongoing since 1996. Additional special project funding comes from the lottery for initiatives like the SCROL program. Partnerships with companies involve donations, cause marketing, and workplace giving programs.
4. Legacies and bequests: Terre des Hommes accepts legacy gifts (nalaten) and invites individuals to name the organization as executor testamentary, generating long-term planned giving revenue.
5. Webshop sales: An online webshop sells donated and curated goods, generating revenue for the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a child rights nonprofit foundation that protects children from sexual exploitation, child labor, and humanitarian crises through international field programs in 31 countries. Domestically, the organization runs 43 charity shops and an online webshop selling donated second-hand goods, funded by approximately 75,726 individual donors, a €2.5 million annual contribution from the Nationale Postcode Loterij, corporate partnerships, and legacy gifts.

Product overview

Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a children's rights NGO that operates primarily through charitable retail (43 physical shops and an online webshop), international development programs, and advocacy campaigns. The organization runs multiple specialized programs including SCROL (online child protection), CONEC (Philippines online exploitation), She Leads (gender equality), VOICE (research), and Time to Play (psychosocial support in Kenya). These are complemented by publications including the digital magazine Terre Online and annual reports. The organization funds its work through retail operations, donations, and partnerships with organizations like the Nationale Postcode Loterij.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terre des Hommes Charity Shops (Winkels)

Quantifiable outcome

• 210,163 children reached in 2024 (43,571 protected from exploitation, 166,592 with humanitarian aid)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Giro555 (Samen in actie voor Oekraïne)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Terre des Hommes participates in the Giro555 consortium, a Dutch humanitarian fundraising mechanism for emergency relief. Through Giro555, Terre des Hommes has contributed to aid reaching over 5 million Ukrainians since February 2022. The consortium includes CARE Nederland, Cordaid, Kerk in Actie, Nederlandse Rode Kruis, Oxfam Novib, Plan International, Save the Children, Stichting Vluchteling, UNICEF Nederland, and World Vision. Terre des Hommes provided child protection expertise and psychosocial support in Moldova, Poland, and Romania.
• Dutch Relief AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerre des Hommes is a member of the Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA), a coalition of Dutch humanitarian organizations that coordinates large-scale emergency relief responses. Through the DRA, Terre des Hommes contributes to humanitarian operations in conflict zones including Afghanistan, Libya, and Gaza. The alliance enables rapid, coordinated responses to humanitarian crises affecting children.
• ECLAG (European Coalition to End Child Sexual Abuse Online)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerre des Hommes is a member of the ECLAG coalition, a coalition of more than 80 organizations that lobbies European legislators for stronger laws against online child sexual exploitation. Terre des Hommes serves on the ECLAG steering group (stuurgroep). The coalition is essential for Terre des Hommes' advocacy work at EU level, particularly given the Netherlands' role as a global host of illegal CSAM content (29% of criminal web pages globally).
• Organization for Afghan Women Capacity & Knowledge (OPAWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPAWC is a local partner organization in Afghanistan working with Terre des Hommes to deliver humanitarian aid to vulnerable families and children. The partnership enables Terre des Hommes to reach families in Afghanistan with cash assistance, blankets, winter supplies, and safe spaces for children.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• International Justice Mission (IJM) Netherlands: Dutch affiliate of a global anti-trafficking and child protection organization. Overlaps on the exploitation and trafficking sub-mandate and on Dutch high-net-worth and church-based donor pools.

Direct peers

• Plan International Netherlands: Dutch affiliate of a global child-rights and girls' empowerment NGO. Directly comparable as a federation-affiliated child protection NGO competing for the same Dutch donors, lottery funding, and corporate partnerships.
• Free a Girl: Dutch NGO dedicated to stopping child sexual exploitation and trafficking. Highly comparable on the sexual exploitation sub-mandate and on competing for Dutch individual and corporate donors.
• Save the Children Netherlands: Leading Dutch child-rights NGO operating internationally on child protection, education, and humanitarian aid. Comparable as a peer NGO in the Netherlands with overlapping child welfare mandate, donor base, and corporate/lottery partnerships.
• Defence for Children International - ECPAT Netherlands: Dutch child rights organization with explicit focus on child exploitation, including online safety. Closely overlapping with Terre des Hommes on online child sexual exploitation advocacy and ECPAT coalition membership.
• War Child: Dutch-headquartered NGO focused on children affected by armed conflict. Highly comparable in mission (children in conflict zones), domestic fundraising footprint, and partnership ecosystem in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• SOS Children's Villages Netherlands: Dutch affiliate of a large international child welfare organization with direct service delivery (family strengthening, alternative care). Comparable Dutch donor base and brand positioning, broader in service model.
• ChildFund Netherlands (Kinderpostzegels): Dutch child welfare NGO with a long-established child sponsorship and street fundraising model (Kinderpostzegels). Comparable in fundraising mechanics, donor pool, and international child-focused programs.
• UNICEF Netherlands: National committee of a much larger UN-affiliated child rights organization. Competes for Dutch individual donors and lottery beneficiaries while operating in the same child protection and humanitarian space.
• World Vision Netherlands: Dutch affiliate of a major international child-focused humanitarian NGO. Competes for the same Dutch donors, lottery allocations, and corporate partnerships, with broader humanitarian and development scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/terredeshommesnl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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