Every young person

Every young person

deserves a chance.

deserves a chance.

Charlotte Niddam Foundation · Zug

No young person should have to give up on a dream because they can’t afford it.

No young person should have to give up on a dream because they can’t afford it.

We help 15- to 18-year-olds build their future, with a trusted adult at their side and the practical support to move forward.

We help 15- to 18-year-olds build their future, with a trusted adult at their side and the practical support to move forward.

Young people gathered outdoors

Luck is precious. And it's unevenly distributed.

Luck is precious. And it's unevenly distributed.

Between fifteen and eighteen, a lot gets decided: which direction to take, self-confidence, a first real project. At that age, a club membership, a laptop or a first trip away from home can change the course of a life. For many families, those costs are out of reach.

Between fifteen and eighteen, a lot gets decided: which direction to take, self-confidence, a first real project. At that age, a club membership, a laptop or a first trip away from home can change the course of a life. For many families, those costs are out of reach.

We don’t fund circumstances. We fund futures.

Someone in their corner, and the means to move forward

Someone in their corner, and the means to move forward

A mentor

A trusted adult who works with the young person, and their family when needed, to shape a plan, find the support they’re already entitled to, choose a direction and stick with it.

Practical support

Whatever helps them move their project forward and lead a balanced life: sport, holidays, everyday equipment, the right conditions to do well at school, new experiences and a wider view of the world.

Every package is tailored to the individual. One young person can be helped on several fronts at once, and the support evolves as they do. Our aim is to help them move forward true to who they are and who they want to become, without money making the decision for them.

Luminous portrait of a young girl

Where we come from

Where we come from

What guides us — three values she passed on to us

Three values she passed on to us

Friendship

Wherever she went, she built lasting, genuine friendships. So we give priority to what brings people together: the club, the team, the group, the camp.

Nature protection

She cared deeply about the natural world, and she inspires us to take our programmes outdoors: hiking, farm stays, fresh air, and respect for everything around us.

Unity

Whatever someone’s background, religion or culture, she looked for what they had in common. We help everyone, without distinction, in a spirit of solidarity.

Do you know a young person we could support?

Do you know a young person we could support?

Teachers, youth workers, clubs, social services — or parents: get in touch and we’ll explain how it works and when our next committee meets.

Help pass on her light

Help pass on her light

Your gift pays for a mentor, a club membership, a laptop, a trip. Give once, or every month.