About us
Empowering ToMorrow’s generation (ETM) is a Belgian development organisation, with no political, religious or governmental affiliation, centred on children.
We strive for a world in which all children can fully develop their creativity, and we work with respect for human dignity.
Our main objective is to give children in the poorest regions of the world new prospects for the future. To this end, we carry out and support sustainable projects that fundamentally improve their living conditions.
Who are we?
Our vision
Investing in children is investing in the future
We want to invest in children, because investing in them means investing in the future, upholding their rights and contributing to sustainable development. In a world where children are the strong link capable of breaking the relentless, vicious circle of poverty for future generations.
Our mission
To contribute, with our partners, to reducing poverty and discrimination , through the lasting social, family and economic reintegration of the poorest and most vulnerable children and young people, particularly girls. These vulnerable children include street-connected children, children accused of witchcraft, orphans, demobilised children, children with disabilities… Drawing on its expertise, ETM pays particular attention in its work to children’s rights and gender.
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By offering young people in the North a field of action that allows them to learn and grow through hands-on solidarity work;
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By working with partners in the countries of the South who share our values;
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By acting with respect for religious, cultural and philosophical identities;
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By giving vulnerable children access to their fundamental rights to health and education.
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By seeking sustainable, innovative and inclusive solutions.
We will achieve our objectives:
Respect
We firmly believe that diversity is a major asset for our organisation.
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Integrity
Integrity guides each of us in our work and in how we handle ethical dilemmas (see our code of ethics).
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Commitment
We show commitment and determination in carrying out our mission, which aims to reduce poverty and combat discrimination in order to build a fairer world and, in particular, to lead vulnerable children and young people towards a better future.
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A sense of responsibility
We take full and complete responsibility for all our activities, at every level.
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ETM’s commitment is guided by
Our values
History
Founded in December 1967 by André Motte dit Falisse under the name Eau, lait, vaches, structures laitières, Enfance Tiers Monde, the association’s first aim was to provide food for young children in the Third World by improving farming techniques. These micro-projects were carried out until 1991.
1967
Founding of the association
In 1991, following a Royal Decree (RD 91), the non-governmental organisation (NGO) began its first restructuring, adapting its structures to the new legislation.
1991
First restructuring
In 1997, the association’s name changed to Enfance Tiers Monde/Kinderen Derde Wereld.
1997
Becomes Enfance Tiers Monde
In 2016, Enfance Tiers Monde successfully passed the screening that formed part of the restructuring of the Belgian development cooperation sector initiated by Minister Alexander De Croo.
2016
ETM: successfully passes the Belgian screening
In 2023, the NGO changed its name and amended its statutes, becoming: Empowering ToMorrow’s generation, ETM for short.