Kinderdorf Pestalozzi

Our
quality

Passed with honours

Zewo audits and checks us regularly. So you can be sure that your donation is in good hands. The seal of approval is only awarded to charitable NPOs that fulfil all 21 Zewo standards.

Education
promote worldwide

Our projects

Sustainable educational opportunities for all

We create sustainable access to education and knowledge. With our long-standing education programmes in Switzerland and in 13 selected countries around the world, we ensure that children and young people have the opportunity to receive a good quality education.

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Help
with us

Because we were all children

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

Annual report

Magazine 02 | 2025 | May with

Annual report 2024

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

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Stay informed

Don't miss any news. We send our news directly to your mailbox: digitally by e-mail or analogue by post.

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Our school radio

A voice for children and young people

The children's and youth radio station powerup gives children and young people a voice. School classes spend individual days or a project week in the radio studio in the world of experience, or in the radio bus right outside the school.

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coming

Visit the world of experience

Unique in Switzerland: the world of experience above Trogen with its leisure and seminar offers makes our non-profit organisation visible and tangible. You are very welcome.

Next event

Come into the children's village

Youth conference

Democracy means having a say and making decisions. From 1 to 5 December 2025, young people will come together at the third Youth Conference to form their own parliament. They will discuss current issues, voice their concerns and experience how co-determination works in practice.

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

Martin Bachofner, Chairman of the Executive Board

Seminars &
workshops

Rooms, packages and much more

Awakening creativity and a pioneering spirit

We offer you a wide range of events, seminars and workshops with a variety of catering and accommodation options. Plan your event in a place that stimulates creativity and awakens a pioneering spirit. We look forward to welcoming you.

Thank you

Book, visit and do good

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

Vacancies

Jobs at the Pestalozzi Children's Village

Become part of our movement

We have over 140 employees who put their heart and soul into helping children and young people. Will you soon be one of them?

Contact

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.

Opening hours

Visitor centre

Welcome to the visitor centre

Visit our visitor centre at the following times:
Mon-Thu: 13:00-17:00
Friday: 8:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
Saturday: closed
Sunday: 11:00-17:00

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