Pro Juventute

Zurich, Zürich, 8050 Switzerland

Mission Statement

Mission: As the largest Swiss foundation for the promotion of children and young people, we get involved where children and young people face the greatest challenges. In Pro Juventute, children, adolescents and young adults have a counterpart who hears, sees, understands, empower and advocates for them.

About This Cause

Pro Juventute works on a national level and ensures a) fair chances for all children and youths, regardless of socio-economic or religious and cultural background and b) a strengthening of identity to make them strong, self-determined adults and c) the promotion of community awareness amongst children, youths and their surroundings in order to achieve tolerance and open-mindedness in a multi-cultural environment. 250 employees and more than 600 volunteers work for Pro Juventute. The target group are children & young people up to 25 years and the most important intermediaries, their parents. Pro Juventute focuses on the following topics: Mental health Media literacy Early childhood Transition from school to work (Preventing youth unemployment) Pro Juventute is certified by www.zewo.ch and is the number one organization in the field of work for children and young people. All projects and programs are professionally evaluated to check their impact and to continuously optimise content and processes. The organisation is largely financed by private individuals, companies and donating foundations.

Pro Juventute
Thurgauerstrasse 39, Postfach
Zurich, Zürich 8050
Switzerland
Phone +41442567777
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