In August 1944 Walter Robert Corti launched in the monthly magazine "Du"[1][2] a call for the foundation of a village for orphans of World War II.

[9] The aim was to provide the children with education and a friendly atmosphere[2] to give them the possibility to become cooperative, understanding world citizens[10] and that after their graduation they would return to their home-country.

[11] With the assistance of voluntary helpers from all over Europe, 15 houses were built that served war orphans from the surrounding countries as a refuge.

[13] A strong emphasis was put into a cultural exchange with their countries of origin to enable a smooth return after the completion of their education.

[13] In 2005 the Trogen village consisted of twelve semi-detached houses for some 120 children and families as well as economy and administrative buildings.

[5][18] As of 2015, throughout the year around 1,500 children and young people from Switzerland and abroad hold reunions for a short time, inter alia with Swiss school classes.

Worldwide, the foundation claims to support more than 400,000 children, young people and their teachers, parents and (educational) authorities in approximately 40 projects.