CJD - Das Bildungs- und Sozialunternehmen

The Christian Youth Village Work of Germany (CJD) is one of the largest and most renowned educational and social enterprises in Germany. Founded in 1947 on the initiative of the Protestant pastor Arnold Dannenmann, the CJD has stood for the promotion and support of people of all ages since its inception.

• Childcare Centers and Schools: The CJD operates over 80 childcare centers with more than 6,000 places and 43 CJD Christophorus Schools, where over 12,000 students learn and develop[3][4].
• Training and Further Education: The CJD offers comprehensive training and further education opportunities in various professional fields, including vocational training centers and apprenticeship companies. Around 3,000 trainees take advantage of these offerings[4].
• Child, Youth, and Family Support: The CJD provides residential and semi-residential services at more than 170 locations, including living groups, supported youth housing, and social group work[4].
• Household and Social Services: Through subsidiaries like CJD Qualification, Care, and Employment (QBB), household-related services, domestic services, and support services for people in need of care are offered[1].

The main mission of the CJD is to empower people to develop their personalities and lead self-determined lives. The guiding principle "No one should be lost!" is at the center of all activities and means that every person has the right to be part of society. The CJD advocates for an inclusive society and promotes the development of diverse individuals through needs-oriented and networked offerings[4].

The CJD is actively engaged in sustainable and environmentally conscious initiatives:

• Food Value Appreciation: The CJD supports initiatives against food waste and advocates for the rescue of surplus food to promote social justice and environmental protection[3].
• Environmental Protection: At events such as the CJD Youth Conference, topics like environmental protection and waste reduction are addressed. Participants actively engage in collecting cigarette butts and other environmentally relevant actions[3].
• Sustainable Partnerships: The CJD collaborates with partners like Café Chavalo to promote fairly traded organic coffee, thereby supporting sustainable development and social responsibility[3].

The CJD is a strong community with over 10,500 employees working at more than 350 locations in Germany. The organization promotes a culture of appreciation, participation, and transparency. The CJD is also engaged in political and social areas to strengthen democracy and civic engagement[3][4].

The CJD is a meeting place that brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to learn, grow, and shape a better future together. With its comprehensive offerings and strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, the CJD is an important part of the German social and educational landscape.

• 1 - https://www.cjd-dienstleistungsagentur.de/ueber-uns/wir-stellen-uns-vor/
• 2 - https://www.cjd-nienburg.de/ueber-uns/leitbild-des-cjd-nienburg/
• 3 - https://www.cjd.de/de
• 4 - https://www.cjd.de/de/ueber-das-cjd
• 5 - https://www.xing.com/pages/cjd