Patouch

What Patouch does

Patouch is a Swiss non-profit association (Association Patouch) headquartered in Sion, Valais, that combats sexual, physical, and psychological violence against children and adolescents. Established in 2000 and officially founded in 2004 by Bernard Jaquet, a former criminal investigation police inspector, the organization delivers violence prevention education across French-speaking Switzerland with multilingual content in French, German, and Italian. Its service portfolio spans a free anonymous helpline (0800 800 140), parenting support with in-office and at-home visits, self-confidence workshops for children aged 9-12, and direct school-based prevention programs delivered for over 20 years.

The organization's digital product ecosystem centers on the Patouch App (launched April 2026, developed with HES-SO Valais-Wallis), which consolidates an educational toolbox, animated tip videos, audiobooks, mini-games, and quick-access emergency contacts. This is complemented by the NoWay! narrative video game (scheduled October 2026, developed with Digital Kingdom and validated by TECFA at University of Geneva and University of Lausanne), the Choupisson biannual family magazine distributed through medical practices and libraries, and the Patouch Zone network of physical safe-refuge locations identified by a blue hedgehog sticker. Patouch maintains offices in Sion, Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Bern, and Lugano.

The association is funded through tax-deductible donations (individual, corporate, municipal, and cantonal), grants from foundations including Gandur Foundation for Youth, Fondation Dalle Molle, Fondation Ernst Göhner, Loterie Romande, and Pralong Foundation, and nominal service fees (CHF 50 per child training course). It employs approximately 25 staff across trainers, helpline operators, communications, finance, and management, with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Patouch

Legal name

Association Patouch

Website

https://patouch.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Patouch is a Swiss non-profit association headquartered in Sion that combats sexual, physical, and psychological violence against children and adolescents through school programs, a helpline, parenting support, and digital tools (mobile app, NoWay! video game, Choupisson magazine) across French-speaking Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Protection Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Violence prevention education
• Family support services
• Helpline support services
• Child safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sion

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Patouch operates as a non-profit association. Individual donors, companies, foundations, municipalities, and cantons can make tax-deductible donations. Donations can be directed to specific purposes (parenting support, toolbox, training modules, video game). Recurring monthly donation options available.
2. Foundation and Institutional Grants: Patouch receives support from foundations including Gandur Foundation for Youth (video production), Dalle Molle Foundation (Quality of Life Label), and Pralong Foundation Prize. Also supported by Loterie Romande and various corporate sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Patouch is a Swiss non-profit association that combats sexual abuse, physical, and psychological violence involving children and adolescents. It provides a comprehensive prevention ecosystem including a free anonymous helpline, parenting support services, school-based prevention programs, a mobile app (Patouch App), an educational video game (NoWay!), a biannual family print magazine (Choupisson), and a network of physical safe-refuge zones (Patouch Zones) across French-speaking Switzerland.

Product overview

Patouch is a Swiss non-profit association offering a comprehensive ecosystem of violence prevention tools for children, families, and professionals. The portfolio consists of a unified mobile app (Patouch App) as the central hub, complemented by the NoWay! educational video game, the Choupisson print magazine, and various direct services including a helpline, parenting support, educational toolbox, Patouch Zone refuge network, preventive tip videos, and self-confidence workshops. The organization operates primarily in French-speaking Switzerland with multi-language support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NoWay!: Educational narrative video game developed by Patouch to help children aged 9+ recognize and de-escalate violence situations. Won Unity for Humanity Award 2026.
• Choupisson
• Patouch App
• Patouch Zone

Products and services

• Patouch App Unified mobile application serving as the central hub for all Patouch resources, including the Toolbox, educational videos, audiobooks, mini-games, calm-time relaxation activities, and quick access to support helplines and emergency numbers. Available free on iOS App Store and Google Play.
• NoWay! Educational narrative video game for children aged 9+ that helps players recognize and de-escalate violence situations through interactive choice-based gameplay, allowing exploration of responses in a safe environment.
• Choupisson Free biannual print magazine for families featuring stories, comics, games, and activities exploring themes including self-confidence, emotions, personal boundaries, and bullying to encourage parent-child dialogue.
• Parenting Support Support service providing parents with listening, advice, and concrete educational assistance both in-office and at-home to help with child-rearing challenges.
• Helpline Free anonymous helpline (0800 800 140) offering empathetic professional listening and concrete responses for both youth and adults in violence-related situations. Available during office hours.
• Toolbox Collection of free downloadable educational fact sheets covering themes such as emotion management, boundary-setting, violence types, speaking up, and self-defense, designed for parents and educators.
• Patouch Zone Network of refuge zones in businesses and public spaces where staff commit to a three-point charter: helping vulnerable persons, showing disapproval of problematic situations, and ensuring safe departure for those in distress.
• Preventive Tip Videos Collection of 11 playful animated tip videos covering essential violence prevention themes including fear management, self-worth, personal limits, body autonomy, violence recognition, help-seeking, and self-defense for children and adults. Produced with support from Gandur Foundation for Youth.
• Self-Confidence Workshops Workshops for children aged 9-12 teaching recognition of dangerous situations, self-confidence, and help-seeking skills through self-defense techniques, held at CitronVert sports hall in Sion or community venues. CHF 50 registration fee includes accompanying adult.
• Child Prevention Training Course Structured training course covering 9 central themes including fear, assertiveness, body boundaries, self-defense, and internet safety. CHF 50 registration fee, minimum 15 and maximum 25 participants per course, accompanying adult included.

Quantifiable outcome

• 104 helpline calls answered in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Digital KingdomcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss video game development studio based in Vevey responsible for production and development of the NoWay! educational video game, translating prevention messages into engaging game experience.
• Sandro Dall'AgliocoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent game designer who designed and supervised the core structure of the NoWay! game, and supported development and user testing throughout.
• TECFA - University of Geneva (UNIGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity unit that ensured the NoWay! game's educational objectives are delivered in the most engaging and effective way possible.
• University of Lausanne (UNIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved Patouch's training program that forms the foundation for the NoWay! educational video game.
• HES-SO Valais-WalliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Information Systems program at HES-SO Valais-Wallis in Sierre developed the Patouch mobile application as part of their curriculum.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Largest US anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline plus education and prevention programs — comparable in mission scope (violence/abuse prevention, helpline, education) though larger and broader in scope than Patouch.
• International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN): Global membership organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through professional education and international collaboration — adjacent to Patouch's prevention mission but operates at international rather than national/community level.

Direct peers

• Childline (NSPCC): UK-based free, private helpline for children and young people operated by the NSPCC, combined with online counseling and educational resources — closely aligned with Patouch's helpline + digital content model.
• Childhelp: US-based nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse, operating a national hotline, prevention education programs, and crisis residences — directly comparable to Patouch's child-protection mission, helpline, and education services.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: US national nonprofit focused on preventing child abuse through education, public awareness, and prevention networks — directly comparable to Patouch's prevention-education and community-zone model.
• Darkness to Light: US nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention through training programs and an evidence-based curriculum — comparable to Patouch's school-based prevention training, toolbox, and educational products.
• Kids Helpline (Yourtown): Australian 24/7 counseling service for children and young people offering phone, web, and app-based support — comparable to Patouch's helpline, app, and online resources targeting youth in distress.

Emerging players

• ECPAT International: Global network of organizations working to end the sexual exploitation of children, including through education and child-participation programs — overlaps with Patouch's prevention of sexual violence against children and adolescents.

Regional players

• Pro Juventute: Leading Swiss foundation supporting children, youth, and families across Switzerland with helpline (147), counseling, and family services — directly comparable Swiss peer offering youth helpline + family support at national scale.
• Fondation Suisse de Protection de l'Enfant: Swiss national foundation working on child protection policy, advocacy, and programs — a domestic peer to Patouch within Switzerland's child-protection nonprofit landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Patouch_ch
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@patouch8998
• Facebookfacebook.com/patouch.ch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/patouch
• Instagraminstagram.com/patouch.ch
• TikToktiktok.com/@patouch_fingerwaegg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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