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National, non-profit organisation
The association a:primo is committed to the early childhood development and equity of opportunity. The preventive programmes are offered to communities and schools throughout Switzerland.
Learning through play from the beginning
schritt:weise is a playing and learning programme for children aged 1-5 from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. The programme is offered in both the German-speaking and French-speaking parts of Switzerland.
Building bridges between the family and the school
ping:pong facilitates the transition to school for parents and their 3 to 6-year-old children. Parents and specialists from institutions work together to ensure that the child has a good start in the kindergarten.
Multicultural children's books
The a:primo online shop offers a selection of children’s books and kamishibai in various languages including German, French, Italian, English, Tigrinya, Arabic, Portuguese, Tamil, Albanian and Turkish.
Statements
«Quality early childhood education is effective. High-quality home visiting programs for disadvantaged children can reduce inequality and promote economic growth.»
James J. Heckman, Nobel Prize in Economics
Statements
«Equal opportunities at the start of life is a key objective of liberalism. As a liberal, I support equal promotion opportunities for all. That's why I support a:primo, so every child can reach its potential in the best possible way.»
Federal Council, Ignazio Cassis
Statements
«The early childhood development programmes are extremely important for socially disadvantaged families with a migration background. That’s why we are so keen to support this programme and others like it.»
Jacqueline Fehr, State Council for the Canton of Zurich
Statements
«Family is key to the healthy development of a child. High quality collaboration with parents is particularly important for families in high-risk situations, both for the wellbeing of the child and society.»
Sandro Giuliani
Managing Director and Delegate of the Foundation Council
Jacobs Foundation
Statements
«Children are our future. The a:primo association makes an important contribution to equal opportunities for children from socially disadvantaged families. We support this commitment since 2010.»
Marc von Krosigk, Director of Auridis gGmbH
