Education to transform the future
Young adults get the skills to bring positive change to them and their communities.
Future Leaders Programme
Traditional schooling often fails to develop the leadership skills and critical thinking necessary to drive change in their lives and their communities. The Future Leaders Programme was created to address these gaps, ensuring that these students succeed academically and develop the capacity and soft skills to uplift their communities.
A transformational education for our future leaders
In the Global South, many children face significant obstacles in accessing quality education. High School completion rates in the areas of Zambia, India and Nepal we select from are as low as 3%.
The children and young people who join our programmes demonstrate exceptional potential despite facing significant challenges. Many are girls and refugees from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our rigorous selection process ensures that we reach those most in need, helping them transform their futures and, in turn, the futures of those around them and beyond.
How we make a difference
Our flagship Future Leaders Programme offers residential scholarships to the brightest children from disadvantaged rural backgrounds. These students receive a high-quality, child-centred education and live in a nurturing environment on a Pestalozzi Campus.
For us, education is more than knowledge, it is a transforming journey. This programme equips students with the skills they need to become self-reliant young adults and on top compassionate leaders and changemakers . We are fostering the next generation of young people, rooted in their culture and able to bring positive change and sustainable economic development to their communities, countries and beyond.
What the children receive
Inspired by Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, our education philosophy nurtures the whole child—intellectually, emotionally, and practically. We encourage creative thinking, broaden perspectives, and empower children to make informed life decisions.
Who can participate
We rigorously select students from the most marginalised communities, focusing on supporting girls and refugees. This ensures that those who can benefit the most from our program—and who have the potential to contribute back to their communities—receive the opportunity to do so.
Growing up in a refugee camp, I faced many challenges. Thanks to Pestalozzi International, I am now an Engineering student and Bezos African Scholar. I want to give back to my community through the power of engineering to create sustainable solutions to the problems they face.
Ahmed Kazadi Kabuya, Zambia
Greater Success in Completing High School
Future Leaders children are up to 33x more likely to finish high school.
The Future Leaders Programme writes success stories
"Pestalozzi was a central stepping stone for me. The passion I have for the environment and leadership was very much strengthened there."
Samikshya set out from Nepal to acquire degrees in environmental studies and urban and regional planning. Currently she earns practical experience as a Clean Energy and Climate Planning Intern in the city of Boston. She wants to keep fighting for a more equitable world, driven by her commitment to serve marginalized communities affected by climate change.
Help us reach more children
Your support enables marginalized children to become leaders in their communities.
