Overview of actors

Pestalozzi Children's Foundation
(
PCF
)

"Let us build a world for children". A world in which we all treat each other with respect and appreciation; in which children are strong and thrive free and self-determined.

The projects of PCF aim to reach girls and boys excluded from equitable quality education due to their socio-economic, ethnic or linguistic background, gender, special needs, geographic area or conflict. In 12 countries of the regions Southeast Europe, East Africa, Southeast Asia and Central America, PCF conducts long-termed projects to provide access to inclusive and equitable quality education for over 250,000 vulnerable girls and boys per year.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

How we work

Locally based systems and responsibilities are the key to sustainability. That is why all our projects focus on the local empowerment of the people. In each of the 12 project countries, PCF is represented by a Country Office employing up to 5 local staff and works closely together with 39 local Operational Partners. Activities conducted in Switzerland aim at increasing awareness on relevant topics in the field of inclusive and equitable quality education and development cooperation.

... and why

PCF believes that no child should be left behind. Access to quality and equal education is close to our hearts. We are convinced that projects can only thrive if they are supported by the community and if the opinions, concerns and needs of all those involved are considered. PCF envisions all girls and boys to be responsible members of their community, who contribute towards building a peaceful world.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Diversity Management

Education and Training

Environment and Disaster Risk Management

External Relations

Human Resources Management

Human Rights, Law and Governance

Media and Communication

Monitoring and Evaluation

Social Development

Opportunities offered

Internships for students yes

Traineeships/Talent programs for graduates yes

Positions/programs for young professionals yes

Staff positions for professionals yes

Senior or management positions yes

Consultancy opportunities yes

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Type of organisation

NGO

Field(s) of activity

Development Cooperation

Headquarters

Trogen, Switzerland

Region(s) of operation

Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Latin America and the Caribbean

South/East Asia and Pacific

Sub-Saharan Africa

Switzerland

Number of employees

In Switzerland:

Between 50 and 200

Outside Switzerland:

Between 20 and 50

Learn more

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Testimonials

"What I like the most about PCF: Here I have the opportunity to diversify my daily work and to take on responsibility very quickly."

Alisa Autenried
Junior Officer Capacity Development Partner and Monitoring International Programmes

"What I like the most about PCF: It is a learning organisation. I learn new things every day, even after so many years."

Brigit Burkard
Programme Director Southeast Asia

"What I like the most about PCF: We have hundreds of kids in the village right now, which are playing and learning about human rights - it's impressive to see and it makes me happy."

Stefan Seitz
Digital Manager

Pestalozzi Children's Foundation ( PCF )