Berne – Two years before its 100th anniversary in 2012, the existence of the organization Pro Juventute is threatened. The largest organization working with children and young people in Switzerland presented Tuesday morning in Berne measures taken to save its services.
“We have adopted drastic measures to save the services offered by Pro Juventute in connection with the company,” he told the press the director of the Foundation, Stephan Oetiker. Further restructuring has already been adopted, the organization will intensify its public as well as political and economic circles.
Faces several years in the wholesale financial problems, the foundation still registered a deficit of 5.8 million francs in 2009. But consolidation measures taken are paying off: survival is now guaranteed at 50%, says Stephan Oetiker. By 2012, 100% must be achieved.
No state and not just stamps “This is a misunderstanding to believe that Juventute Pro is a state organization,” he said, because the organization depends on donations to 80%. Another misconception: Pro Juventute not only sells stamps. Thus, significant benefits could disappear just by lack of funds.
The best known: the helpline 147. Each day, 400 young people from all over the country use. This issue is saving lives, suicide being one of the leading causes of death among children under 18 years in Switzerland, says Pro Juventute: one call per day from a young person with suicidal thoughts.
The organization also provides counseling to young people in debt – one in five is concerned – for adults via the “Message to parents,” she organizes thousands of epistolary friendships or passports vacation. A total of 300,000 youth and 100,000 adults receive these benefits provided by 5000 volunteers.
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