The Swiss Solidarity fundraising organisation and several partners collected more than CHF3 million ($3.5 million) for children and young people on a national solidarity day on Thursday. The motto of the collection day was “Education for all”.

The campaign began at 7am. Shortly before 11pm the final total was just under CHF3.4 million, according to Swiss Solidarity. The donations are intended to help provide children and young people with access to high-quality education and training. ...