At ID4Children we promote the inclusion, wellbeing and integration of migrant and local children and young people, creating opportunities for connection, participation and development in their communities.
Because building more inclusive, cohesive and caring communities also contributes to healthier, stronger and more stable societies.
Every child counts
Millions of children migrate every year in precarious conditions. Integration is what gives them the chance to thrive.
Child migration is a global reality. And arriving somewhere is only the first step: feeling part of it is another, and that is where a gap remains today. The data show the scale of the challenge, worldwide and in Europe.
World
37–42M
children around the world are on the move
In 2000 there were about 24 million. The figure has kept rising ever since: today it is estimated at between 37 and 42 million.
UNICEF, May 2026 · 2000–2020 series: UNICEF (2016, 2024) · Migration Data Portal
Behind every figure is a child who, before they can integrate, has to start from scratch: without the language, without a network, without a place to belong. That is where we work.
Programmes
We build, from within, the place where integration happens.
We design initiatives where the mix of young people from different backgrounds is the starting point: integration begins on day one. Each programme approaches that purpose from a different angle, with the same method behind it.
Sport as a meeting place.
Football as a tool for social integration: it builds bonds between young people from different backgrounds through play, cooperation and support.
Discover KickStart Geneva
Participation that transforms.
A space for meeting, listening and co-creation where young people share their experiences, identify challenges and help design social integration initiatives.
Discover the LabTransparency
Behind every initiative there is an institutional structure that supports it and makes it verifiable.
ID4Children is a non-profit association founded in Geneva, Switzerland, working to promote the integration, participation and development of children and young people. Our work rests on governance mechanisms and a commitment to transparency, collaboration and social responsibility.
This solid foundation is what turns your support into real, verifiable impact.
Be part of the change
Belonging grows stronger when people, organisations and communities work together.
There are many ways to contribute and help build more inclusive spaces for children and young people. Choose how you would like to get involved.
Funding and partnerships
Contribute to the development of our initiatives through funding, strategic partnerships, resources or institutional collaboration. A model you can align your social investment with.
Find out how to support us
Time, experience and ideas
Join our initiatives by contributing your time, experience, knowledge or ideas to build spaces for connection and participation.
Find out how to take part
Coming together connects us. Belonging transforms us.
