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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. 

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.

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.

«Trust children’s abilities more»

Wendy grew up in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. Thanks to a Pestalozzi Children’s Foundation partner organisation, she encountered the concept of child rights early on – an encounter that eventually led her to Switzerland.