Connecting Our Global Pestalozzi Community
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Pestalozzi Alumni Hub, our dedicated online space designed to keep the Pestalozzi community of over 5 decades of alumni connected.
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You can unlock potential and build a brighter, more compassionate world with us.
Every young person deserves the chance to shape their own future
Poverty should never decide who a young person becomes.
Across Africa and Asia, talented young people are growing up with the ambition, ability and determination to lead change in their communities. Yet poverty often limits their opportunities before they have the chance to realise their potential.
Pestalozzi International nurtures high-potential young people living in poverty into motivated and compassionate leaders who create lasting change for generations to come.
Together, we can help young people become the leaders their communities need.
We don't just educate young people. We nurture leaders.
Every young person is unique.
That's why our programmes go beyond academic achievement. We help young people develop the confidence, critical thinking, ethical values and practical skills they need to choose their own path and contribute meaningfully to society.
Our young people learn to:
Think
Make informed choices about their future based on their talents, interests and aspirations.
Care
Become responsible and compassionate citizens who strengthen their communities.
Act
Seize ethical opportunities that create positive change for themselves and others.
Our total reach
80 years of investment, measured in lives changed
79,182
children and young people impacted
across our Future Leaders, SkillsHub, Academy and partnership programmes - direct and indirect beneficiaries combined.
37,288
direct beneficiaries
young people enrolled in or graduated from Pestalozzi-funded education and skills programmes.
17,100
years of residential education provided
of life-changing scholarships delivered to Future Leaders across Zambia, India, Nepal, Thailand and the UK.
Help us to reach more children
Your support enables marginalized children to become leaders in their communities.
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Our programmes
What we do
LEADERSHIPFuture Leaders
Long-term, transformational development for high-potential young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Mindset-first employability and vocational training for older youth.
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Accessible, high-quality schooling that pioneers inclusive, values-led education at a disruptor price point.
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Ideas that travel through conferences, research, policy engagement and campaigning.
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Seed and growth capital for alumni and partner-led ventures to catalyse rapid impact.
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Trusted by leading organisations
We collaborate with companies, foundations and global networks to expand opportunity for young people across Africa and Asia.
Our global future leaders alumni community
32 nationalities, educated in five countries, now living in 50 countries across the world.
Explore the demographic footprint of our Future Leaders programme: switch between the five country projects where alumni were sponsored, the nationalities they hold, and the countries they call home today.
Shaded countries highlight alumni footprint. Hover or tap to see counts.
Alumni stories
Meet the young leaders shaping their worlds
Prisca Mulongo: From Hardship to Helping Others
Read how Prisca Mulongo transformed her future through education and now gives back to children in her community.
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From Pestalozzi Student to PwC Tax Consultant
Discover how Grace Mwenya's education journey led her to become a Tax Consultant at PwC Zambia and support future students through Pestalozzi.
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Alex's Story: How Education Changed His Future
Alex shares how access to education changed his life and why supporting young people through Pestalozzi matters.
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How Laika Built a Brighter Future Through Education
Read how Laika overcame challenges to become a police officer and support her community in Zambia.
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How Dechen Found Belonging Through Education
Discover how Dechen's education journey is inspiring her dream of giving back to her community.
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O'neal's Story of Creativity and Confidence
Explore how creativity and self-expression helped O'neal build confidence and shape his future.
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Geofrey's Journey from Zambia to Oxford
Discover how holistic education led him from Zambia's Copperbelt to the University of Oxford.
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How SkillsHub Is Helping Chella Shape His Future
Learn how practical skills training is opening new opportunities for Chella's future.
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How Isaac Turned Opportunity Into Purpose
Read how education and opportunity helped Isaac build confidence and shape his future.
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Monika's Path to Confidence and Growth
Learn how she is now determined to help more girls access the opportunities she once hoped for.
Read storyPrisca Mulongo: From Hardship to Helping Others
Read how Prisca Mulongo transformed her future through education and now gives back to children in her community.
Read storyFrom Pestalozzi Student to PwC Tax Consultant
Discover how Grace Mwenya's education journey led her to become a Tax Consultant at PwC Zambia and support future students through Pestalozzi.
Read storyAlex's Story: How Education Changed His Future
Alex shares how access to education changed his life and why supporting young people through Pestalozzi matters.
Read storyHow Laika Built a Brighter Future Through Education
Read how Laika overcame challenges to become a police officer and support her community in Zambia.
Read storyHow Dechen Found Belonging Through Education
Discover how Dechen's education journey is inspiring her dream of giving back to her community.
Read storyO'neal's Story of Creativity and Confidence
Explore how creativity and self-expression helped O'neal build confidence and shape his future.
Read storyGeofrey's Journey from Zambia to Oxford
Discover how holistic education led him from Zambia's Copperbelt to the University of Oxford.
Read storyHow SkillsHub Is Helping Chella Shape His Future
Learn how practical skills training is opening new opportunities for Chella's future.
Read storyHow Isaac Turned Opportunity Into Purpose
Read how education and opportunity helped Isaac build confidence and shape his future.
Read storyMonika's Path to Confidence and Growth
Learn how she is now determined to help more girls access the opportunities she once hoped for.
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Meet the team
From the UK and Switzerland to Zambia, India and Nepal, our passionate board members, staff and volunteers work together to empower the next generation of global changemakers.
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