Why We Founded the Association of the Humanistic School of Switzerland

The Beginning of an Idea

There are moments in life when you realize something is missing. For me, it was a conversation with a teacher who told me: «We teach children everything except how to live.» This sentence stuck with me. It was the spark from which the Association of the Humanistic School of Switzerland was born.

Education that Touches the Heart

I am convinced that education is more than the transfer of knowledge and skills. True education touches the whole person – their mind, their heart, and their will. It helps them to know themselves, to take responsibility, and to lead a meaningful life. This is the idea behind humanistic pedagogy, and this is the core of our association.

The First Steps

The founding of the association was not a major event – it was one small step after another. First, a conversation with Prof. Dr. Marina Chayka, who immediately caught fire. Then the first courses in a small group in Lucerne. Then the website, the books, the courses in Thailand. Every step was an experiment, carried by the conviction that it is worthwhile to break new ground.

What Drives Us

We are driven by the vision of an education that addresses not only the head but also the heart and the hand. An education that does not turn children and adolescents into functioning cogs in the system, but into self-confident, responsible, and compassionate people. The association is our platform to bring this vision into the world – course by course, book by book, project by project.

Invitation to Participate

The association thrives on the commitment of its members and supporters. If you share our vision, we cordially invite you to become part of our community. Whether as a member, a donor, or simply as someone who spreads our ideas – every contribution counts. Together, we can shape an education that truly deserves the name «humanistic».