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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.

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

The current magazine not only contains exciting stories from all our project regions, you will also find facts and figures about our year 2024.

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.

On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, winter will cast its spell over the Children's Village. An atmospheric programme of events, wonderfully fragrant Christmas biscuits and many other activities await you at Winter Magic 2025. More information will follow.

Visit our visitor centre during the following opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The visitor centre is closed on the following days:
1 May 2025: Labour Day
1 August 2025: National holiday