Empowering young minds, transforming the future
Join us in unlocking potential, and building a brighter, compassionate world together.
Giving every child the chance to thrive
Children in the global south deserve the chance to shine. Together, we make it happen.
Opening up new horizons
Empowering out-of-school youth with in-demand skills for sustainable livelihoods.
Marginalised young people enter the modern workforce
Our programmes open pathways for youth in the global south to build brighter futures.
Pestalozzi values foster local development
90% of our alumni contribute to positive change in their home countries.
For every boy we select two girls
Educated young women rise from poverty and drive positive change.
Children's abilities are the same everywhere but opportunities are not
We see a world where every child’s innate talents, empathy, and rich diversity of lived experience are nurtured to shape a brighter tomorrow for all humanity. Together with our supporters we invest in students; our students then go on to change their world.
High School completion rates in the areas of Zambia, India and Nepal we select from are as low as 3%. Recognising the uniqueness of every child's fullest potential, we educate beyond the classroom to develop future-oriented vocational skills and nurture emotional, social and mental well-being. Our approach provides for a future generation of compassionate global citizens equipped with the ‘Head, Heart and Hands’ to define their lives according to their potential, not their backgrounds.
A new generation of leaders and changemakers
Around 2,700 Alumni have already graduated from our Future Leaders Programme, equipped with the skills, character and moral confidence to lead and contribute meaningfully to their communities and beyond.
SkillsHub for sustainable livelihoods
We empower teens with limited formal education coming from marginalised environments to thrive through vocational training designed around the needs of local economies.
More opportunities for girls and young women
2 out of 3 of the children we support are female. Many have gone on to become the first girls in their families to pursue higher education, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.
My life has been shaped by Pestalozzi. With this education, I initiated a ‘Girl Up’ team in Maheba refugee camp, focusing on helping girls uplift their standards, especially those who became pregnant but still want to continue with their education.
Denise Kisimba, Zambia
Pestalozzi International writes success stories
"My time at Pestalozzi changed my life completely. I got academic knowledge and also learnt how to use it to bring positive change. It makes me so happy to give back and help children like me"
At World Bank Jyoti helps the Nepalese government to improve the lives of the country’s poor and vulnerable populations. In addition, she co-founded Samaanta Foundation which provides higher education opportunities for children from poor backgrounds.
Help us to reach more children
Your support enables marginalized children to become leaders in their communities.