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Offre d'emploi - Chargé.e de partenariats et recherche de fonds pour la Suisse alémanique

La FAAI recherche un.e chargé.e de partenariats et recherche de fonds pour la Suisse alémanique. Le/la titulaire de ce poste reporte directement au Responsable des partenariats et de la philanthropie et travaillera en étroite collaboration avec l’équipe de recherche de fonds de 4-5 personnes.
Children playing with a ball, Madagascar © Apprentis d’Auteuil

The right to leisure for children in street situations: a crucial issue for their development

Article 31 of the CRC explicitly recognises the right of every child to rest, leisure, play and participate in recreational, cultural and artistic activities appropriate to his or her age. This right, which is often neglected, is not accessory but fundamental to children’s physical, mental and social development. It offers them a space to express their creativity, build social relationships and construct their identity. Yet for children in street situations, this right is rarely respected.
Meeting between 7 children, REIPER and the member of the Committee on the Rights of the Child © REIPER

Visit of the Committee on the Rights of the Child to Congo: A Key Moment for Children’s Rights!

From 9 to 13 December 2024, Benoit Van Keirsbilck, a member of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC), made an official visit to the Republic of Congo. This visit was the result of joint advocacy efforts by the Fondation Apprentis d’Auteuil International (FAAI) and its local partner REIPER, in collaboration with UNICEF. This country visit stemmed from the concerning observation that, despite Congo’s reviews by international and regional mechanisms, the implementation of recommendations to improve the situation of children remains limited.

In memory of our vice-president

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Bernard Firmenich, Vice-Chairman of the Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil International (FAAI), on Sunday 29 December 2024. Bernard had joined the Foundation at its creation in 2017, as Vice-Chairman, and worked tirelessly on its development and influence in Switzerland and internationally.
Children's performance on the occasion of the World Children’s Day, Republic of Congo © REIPER

Together we say no to Stigmatisation of Children in street situations on World Children’s Day

On 20th November, International Children’s Day was celebrated around the world. This day celebrates the historic adoption, on 20th November 1989, of the International Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), an opportunity to reaffirm that children have specific rights, including those in street situations. Facing daily stigmatisation that reinforces their social exclusion and deprives them of their fundamental rights, these children remain among the most vulnerable. This is why, this year, the Fondation Apprentis d’Auteuil International (FAAI), alongside several of its local partners has chosen to focus its campaign for the 20th November on the theme No stigmatisation of children in street situations.

Fondation Apprentis d’Auteuil International

The Fondation Apprentis d’Auteuil International (FAAI) is a Swiss charitable foundation established in 2013. It is committed to protecting children’s rights, promoting the education and integration of young people in difficulty and supporting families, in partnership with local actors who share the same goals.

Alongside its partners, the FAAI advocates for children’s rights with United Nations institutions, focusing on children in street situations. 

Who we are

Our activities

Child protection

Support children in street situations to promote their rights and reintegrate them sustainably into society.

Integration and entrepreneurship

Provide young people with vocational training and socio-educational support to enable them to build a better future.

Family and parenting support

Support parents in their educational role and empower them as key actors in child protection.

Advocacy

Support our partners in their advocacy activities with national and international decision-makers to ensure respect for children’s rights.