The aim of »terre des hommes« is a world of humanity. The organisation protects children from slavery and exploitation, helps refugee children, cares for the victims of war, violence and abuse and provides education for children. »terre des hommes« supports girls and boys whose families died because auf the consequences of Aids and campaigns for the children's right for a healthy environment and for the protection of discriminated population groups. As a children's fund, the organisation aligns its work consequently with the children's rights. The organisation is independent from governments, economy, religion and political parties and supports projects for exploited and disadvantaged children in Germany and worldwide. In Germany, volunteers in 120 places work for children in need with »terre des hommes«.