Summary
Spuki is our children's book dragon who conveys Swiss values and culture in five languages. Our goal: 9 new stories, 3 books per story, distribution to 20 libraries and schools. Sponsors receive logo placement on all books.
Band 1 – Spuki auf der Rigi
Published 12.2024
Band 2 – Spuki im Ticino
Released 07.2026
Spuki in everyday life
Books you love to read
Our Vision: 9 Stories, 27 Books, 1 Mission
Our primary goal is to create at least 9 new Spuki stories, each published in 3 book formats: hardcover, softcover and e-book. Each story is set in a different Swiss region and conveys humanistic values. Additionally, we operate Spuki's Learning Platform with over 350 free learning games for children aged 4–14.
Values Education & Swiss Cultural Heritage
Each Spuki story teaches children the core values of Switzerland: solidarity, respect, multilingualism, connection to nature and democracy. Through Spuki's adventures in different cantons, children discover Switzerland's cultural diversity.
Why Spuki is Needed
1 in 4 children in Switzerland has reading difficulties or neurodivergent conditions (PISA 2022)
Hardly any children's books are autism and ADHD-friendly
Multilingual families rarely find books with Swiss context in their language
Swiss values and culture are rarely conveyed in a child-friendly way in books
Spuki – Your Faithful Companion
The Spuki plush toy (25 cm, super soft & cuddly) is the perfect companion to the books. CE-certified, OEKO-TEX tested, for children 3+. Hope. Joy. Learning.
Realistic Goals – Measurable Impact
What your support specifically enables:
Your Support Becomes Visible
As a supporter, you receive a prominent mention in the books themselves. Your name appears on the inside page of each funded book – visible to thousands of families, schools and libraries across Switzerland.
- Named as supporter in the book
- Mention on spuki.world
- Named in press releases
- Invitation to readings & events
- Annual report with impact proof
- Free copies for your employees
Your contribution fits perfectly
The Spuki project meets funding criteria in these areas:
Why Right Now?
Volume 1 'Spuki on the Rigi' published (12.2024) – the concept works
Volume 2 'Spuki in Ticino' released 07.2026 – funding now most impactful
Growing demand from schools, kindergartens and libraries
Switzerland is multilingual – children's books with Swiss context exist almost exclusively in German
Transparent Project Budget
Total costs for 9 stories (27 books):
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Illustration, Layout & Typesetting (9 stories) | CHF 162'000 |
| Printing & Production (9 titles, 1,500 copies each HC + SC) | CHF 216'000 |
| Translations (4 languages × 9 titles) | CHF 54'000 |
| Editing & Proofreading (36 language editions) | CHF 27'000 |
| Free copies for schools & libraries (3,000 copies) | CHF 45'000 |
| Readings, events & school visits | CHF 72'000 |
| Marketing & Public Relations | CHF 48'000 |
| Platform & Digital (spuki.world, learning platform, e-books) | CHF 36'000 |
| Total | CHF 660'000 |
Partial funding is also welcome. Every contribution is transparently reported.
Who Is This Page For?
Foundations
Foundations supporting child development, education, inclusion and cultural heritage
Cantons & Swisslos
Lottery funds, child and youth support, cultural funding, education budgets
Tourism Organizations
Switzerland Tourism, Ticino Turismo, Lucerne Tourism – Spuki as ambassador
Companies & Sponsors
In-kind contributions, employee engagement, CSR projects, education partnerships
Schools & Institutions
Kindergartens, primary schools, special education schools, libraries
Service Clubs
Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, Inner Wheel – local clubs with heart
Our Supporters
We thank our supporters for their trust and support.
Would you also like to become a supporter? Contact us.