Bund der Deutschen Katholischen Jugend (BDKJ) Bayern

The Bund der Deutschen Katholischen Jugend (BDKJ) Bayern is the Bavarian state association of the BDKJ, an umbrella organization of 17 Catholic youth associations. BDKJ Bayern represents the interests of children, adolescents, and young adults in Bavaria and provides them with a platform to actively participate in shaping a sustainable society and church.

• Youth Work and Education: BDKJ Bayern promotes the personal and social development of children and adolescents through various educational and recreational offerings.
• Social Actions: One of the most prominent actions is the "72-Hour Action," where young people implement projects within 72 hours that improve society. These projects can be interreligious, political, ecological, or international in nature[3].
• Network and Community: BDKJ Bayern connects various Catholic youth associations, such as Kolping Youth, Deutsche Jugendkraft Sportjugend Bayern, and the Catholic Rural Youth Movement Bavaria (KLJB), to pursue common goals[1].

The main mission of BDKJ Bayern is to empower children, adolescents, and young adults to advocate for a solidarity-based, open, and just society. The values of BDKJ Bayern include solidarity, tolerance, and openness to the world. The association is committed to strengthening democracy and promoting political education, and it opposes right-wing shifts while advocating for more women in boards[4][5].

BDKJ Bayern is engaged in various sustainable initiatives:

• Social Responsibility: Through the "72-Hour Action" and other projects, BDKJ Bayern advocates for social and ecological issues and promotes engagement for and with others.
• Environment and Society: The projects of BDKJ Bayern are often aimed at improving the local community and environmental protection to create a sustainable future[3].

BDKJ Bayern also positions itself in current societal debates. For example, the state committee of BDKJ Bayern recently rejected mandatory military service and advocates for strengthening democracy and preventing right-wing shifts[4][5].

Thus, BDKJ Bayern offers a comprehensive platform for young people to engage socially, learn, and collaboratively shape a better future.

• 1 - https://www.bdkj.de/der-bdkj/landesstellen/bayern/
• 2 - https://www.bayern.landtag.de/typo3temp/assets/lobbyregister/lobbyregister_gesamtregister_aktiv.pdf
• 3 - https://www.72stunden.de/informieren/haeufige-fragen
• 4 - https://bdkj-bayern.de
• 5 - https://bdkj-bayern.de/bdkj/beschluesse/gesellschaft-und-demokratie/