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What we do

Life-transforming education that goes beyond the classroom

Our programmes

Our education programmes in Africa and Asia are designed to inspire future leaders and changemakers. Through a holistic approach, we go beyond traditional learning, equipping young people not only with academic and vocational skills but with the confidence and character needed to lead their communities.

What we deliver

We deliver person-centred education in Zambia, India, and Nepal rooted in the Pestalozzi approach and in local culture. Our programmes foster both academic and practical skills, cultivating each young person’s unique talents, characters and passions. We believe in nurturing the whole child, encouraging creative thinking, opening up new perspectives, and enabling children to make well-informed life decisions. The effects of our education extend far beyond individual students, creating a ripple effect. By developing their potential, we prepare them to become self-reliant adults and compassionate leaders who drive positive change and economic development within their communities and beyond.

Laika Prisca and Fridah Zambia

Future Leaders Programme

Our flagship programme offers residential scholarships to bright children from the poorest backgrounds. It provides a well-rounded education that nurtures intellectual, emotional, and practical skills, preparing them to become leaders and changemakers in their communities.

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SkillsHub

Our vocational training centre provides teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds who are not in school with in-demand training in digital skills, agricultural science, and more. This programme ensures students are well-prepared to enter the modern workforce, care for themselves and contribute to local economies.

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Our worldwide network of leaders and changemakers

Our support does not end with graduation. There is a thriving Pestalozzi International Alumni community with members from all around the world. This community supports them with career guidance, training and mentorship- all with the aim of empowering them to become leaders and changemakers in their communities.

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Education for Girls and Boys

Scholarships

We partner with quality schools to offer scholarships, training, and support, ensuring students receive a child-centred education. Our scholarships promote social mobility and economic empowerment by providing access to education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

How we make an impact

Our Global Reach

At Pestalozzi International, we focus on regions where the need is urgent, and the potential for change is great. Currently we help young people from the most marginalised communities break the cycle of poverty and become leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers in the following countries:

A group of girls at Pestalozzi Campus Zambia

Opportunities for Girls and Young Women

Pestalozzi International’s focus on girls is woven into every programme we run. Through initiatives like the Future Leaders Programme and SkillsHub, we ensure that for every boy, two girls have the opportunity to pursue education and build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

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Future changemakers

90% of our alumni remain in their home countries, giving back to their communities

Every young person we support carries within them the potential to ignite change. When we invest in their education, we’re not just transforming individual lives; we’re sparking a ripple of progress that reaches entire communities.

Ken Greatbatch, Chair of Trustees UK

Children learning with books on their tables at Pestalozzi Zambia

Let's unlock their potential

Your support enables marginalized children to become leaders in their communities.