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A world for children
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The Pestalozzi
Children's Village

Our mission

Self-determination through education

Klasse Projekte International

What began in 1946 as a humanitarian gesture by Switzerland in response to the suffering of war orphans in Europe is now a unique Swiss non-profit organization whose work creates access to good, equal education for all children and young people in Switzerland and around the world.

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Zewo checks and controls us regularly. So you know that your donation is in good hands. The seal of quality is only awarded to non-profit NPOs that meet all 21 Zewo standards.

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Promoting education
worldwide

Our projects

Sustainable educational opportunities for everyone

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Creating sustainable access to education and knowledge is the focus of our work. With our long-term educational programs in Switzerland and in twelve selected countries worldwide, we ensure that children and young people have the opportunity to receive a good quality education.

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Because we were all kids

Become part of our world and support the education of children in Switzerland and worldwide. Because each of us was once a child who wanted to be seen and heard. Education makes this possible.

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Year in review

News from our projects

(Not) child's play

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We reached 227,361 children and young people in 2022 with our projects. Such as Komsan in the picture. Ten-year-old Komsan can switch off from everyday school life by playing football. But the rest of his life is anything but child's play. Read more about this in our 2022 annual report.

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Our radio program

We give children and young people a voice

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The children's and young people's radio powerup gives children and young people a voice and makes them heard. School classes spend individual project days or a whole week in the radio studio in the children's village, or the radio bus stops at the school.

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Our World of Experience: Did you know that?

The Children's Village above Trogen with its leisure and seminar world makes our non-profit organization the only one in Switzerland that can be seen and experienced. You are welcome.

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Events in Trogen

Winter magic above Trogen

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With the first, fine layer of snow that covers the Pestalozzi Children's Village at "Winter Magic", it actually seems a little enchanted - especially when the first children arrive in the morning and plunge down the snow-covered slopes with sleds and bobsleds.

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We want to bring our world as close as possible to new and familiar people. To strengthen and continue to grow our movement of education and self-determination .

 

Martin Bachofner – Chief Executive Officer

Seminars and
workshops

Rooms, packages and much more

Awaken creativity and pioneering spirit

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The Pestalozzi Children's Village offers you a wide range of events, seminars and workshops with catering and accommodation options. A place that stimulates creativity and awakens the pioneering spirit. Organize your event with us. We support you.

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Support with every visit: did you know that?

With every booking and every visit, you support our foundation purpose and help to build a world for children. Thanks for your visit!

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Vacancies

Jobs in the Pestalozzi Children's Village

Be part of our movement

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More than 100 employees work with passion and dedication for children and young people at the Pestalozzi Children's Village. Why does someone work for us? And will you soon be part of our movement?

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We are here for you

Whatever you need from us, you will be advised by a competent specialist. We value personal contact by email or telephone.

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There for you on site

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We are there for you in our visitor center at the following times: Monday to Friday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note our special opening hours on public holidays on the website of our visitor center.

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Kinderdorfstrasse 20
9043 Trogen

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Swiss tax exemption number: CHE-105.770.471

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