Pestalozzi Kinder- und Jugenddorf Wahlwies e.V.

The Pestalozzi Kinder- und Jugenddorf Wahlwies is the first children's village in Germany and was founded in 1947. It provides a safe place and a stable bond for socially disadvantaged children and adolescents when they cannot live with their biological parents. The facility is a non-denominational youth welfare institution on Lake Constance and emphasizes family-like care.

• Family-like Care: Children and adolescents live in family houses with caregivers who provide them warmth and security.
• Education and Training: A special educational center, a school for educational assistance, and ten training companies in agricultural and craft professions are available.
• Therapies: Music and art therapies support children in processing traumatic experiences.
• Organic Products: The Demeter-certified businesses offer organic food, which is also available online.

The mission of the Pestalozzi Children's Village is to provide children and adolescents with a safe place where they can be individually supported. The values Fairness, Respect, and Commitment are at the forefront. The children's village promotes equality and diversity and offers an environment where all young people can develop their potential regardless of their background.

The Pestalozzi Children's Village is committed to sustainable habitat design. The Demeter businesses are an important part of this initiative, as they not only provide organic products but also train young people in ecological agriculture. The online shop and delivery service for organic food also contribute to sustainability by promoting regional products and demonstrating social responsibility. The integration into the local community through open infrastructures such as the organic store and vegetable distribution further strengthens the social and ecological sustainability of the children's village.

• 1 - https://www.pestalozzi-kinderdorf.de/ueberuns
• 2 - https://www.pestalozzi-kinderdorf.de/stellenangebote
• 3 - https://www.geldauflagenportal.de/organisation/pestalozzikinderundjugenddorfwahlwies/
• 4 - https://www.pestalozzi-kinderdorf.de/leitlinien-grundsaetze
• 5 - https://paritaet-bw.org/mitglieder/pestalozzi-kinder-und-jugenddorf