Child Protection in Switzerland
We are committed to ensuring that every child in Switzerland has a happy childhood. Stand with us to ensure that abused children receive the help they need. Thank you for your donation!
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Unfortunately, child abuse is still part of everyday life in Switzerland. One child in 20 is physically punished at home on a regular basis. One in four children regularly suffers psychological violence. Abused children show a variety of symptoms, including eating or sleep disorders, delayed development, aggression or physical signs such as burns and broken bones. The abuse of minors covers all acts or omissions that cause disruptions in a child’s life or hinder his or her development. Growing up abused can have an impact on a child’s life, even in adulthood, affecting their health, work and emotional life.
Parents who find themselves in difficult situations linked to their socio-economic status, chronic illness or addiction find it harder to meet their children’s needs. When mothers or fathers feel overwhelmed and struggle to carry out their parental duties and this impacts their child’s development, outside support is vital.
"Child abuse is an often-unseen phenomenon that has a major impact on the future of those concerned. Children who are abused suffer deeply and need a particular kind of support. Your donation will make a difference for these children! Thank you for your solidarity."Tabea Wäfler, Programme Officer Switzerland, Swiss Solidarity
Thanks to your donation, the emergency shelters, foster homes and other child protection organisations we support can carry out the following work:
In 2022, Swiss Solidarity supported the following organizations through its child protection fund:
Together, we want children in Switzerland to have a happy childhood. Thank you, because your donation will make a difference in these people’s lives.
Swiss Solidarity, 1211 Geneva 8
Your donation is tax deductible in Switzerland.
