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An entire school year group declares war on racism

The Lindenbüel School in Volketswil is breaking new ground: for the first time, an entire year group is addressing the various aspects of peaceful coexistence in the Pestalozzi Children’s Village, thereby sending out a strong message against racism in school life.

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Children at the Erlimatt School find out more about radio and rights

From 20th to 30th November 2019, the powerup_radio project run by the Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation went on a children’s rights tour with its Livezeit competition. Before it began, the foundation drew lots to decide who would be able to take part in this radio project for free. One of the twelve winners was the Erlimatt School in Pratteln in the canton of Basel-Landschaft.

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European Youth Forum Trogen 2020 – cancelled

Due to the corona virus which is now also occurring in Europe, the European Youth Forum Trogen will not be held this year. The reason given for this decision is that, given the current uncertainties regarding the further development of the corona virus, it cannot be justified to hold the event. The safety of the youths taking part in this event is the top priority.

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Biannual Impact Report Pestalozzi Children’s Village 02|2019

In this issue:

In the middle of the European Youth Forum Trogen

148 youths at the Children's Village - photos of the International Summer Camp

Mobile radio station in Diepoldsau – focus on media education

2019 – Year of Indigenous Languages

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Friction produces energy

The focus falls on peace, but still there is friction: when young people take part in a discussion at the European Youth Forum Trogen, things can get noisy. Swiss high school student Lea was present this year when more than 140 youths from nine nations discussed the future of Europe. She learned a lot during this week, in part also thanks to the intense discussions.

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Annual report 2018

2018 was a successful year for the Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation in many respects. In this video, some of our staff members recount their favorite moments of 2018.

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Recognition of eco-schools

Myanmar’s Ministry of Education has adopted the criteria developed by the Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation for Clean&Green Schools on a national scale. In an interview, Programme Director Brigit Burkard explains why this is so important and what could result from it.

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