JAO Jugendwerk Aufbau Ost E.V.
The JAO gGmbH offers comprehensive support for children, adolescents, and families in Berlin. With 22 daycare centers, volunteer programs, and initiatives for vocational orientation, it promotes inclusion, health, and sustainability. A committed partner for positive development perspectives.
JAO Jugendwerk Aufbau Ost JAO gGmbH: Comprehensive Support for Children, Youth, and Families
editThe JAO Jugendwerk Aufbau Ost JAO gGmbH is a dedicated provider of facilities and services in child and youth welfare as well as in the area of voluntary social and ecological years. Founded in May 1991, the organization is committed to counteracting stigmatization and negative career paths of children, youth, and their families through alternative offerings.
Key Products and Services
edit- Child and Youth Welfare: The JAO gGmbH operates 22 daycare centers in five districts of Berlin and offers support in several child, youth, and family centers. These facilities include services for educational assistance and connect youth welfare offerings with school activities[4][5].
- Voluntary Years: As an accredited provider of the Voluntary Social Year and the Voluntary Ecological Year, the JAO gGmbH offers young people and young adults the opportunity to engage in social and ecological areas. As part of the Voluntary Ecological Year, participants can work in nature conservation stations, gardening schools, environmental education facilities, and in companies focused on sustainable technologies[1][4].
- Career Orientation and Labor Market Integration: The JAO gGmbH supports young people in career orientation and improves their chances in the labor market[4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the JAO gGmbH is to empower children, youth, and their families through comprehensive support offerings and to provide them with positive development perspectives. The values of the organization include promoting inclusion, combating stigmatization, and supporting families in their daily lives. Another focus is on promoting health and movement, as exemplified in the project "The Active Family," which emphasizes sports, relaxation, and healthy nutrition[5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe JAO gGmbH is actively committed to sustainability and environmental protection. As part of the Voluntary Ecological Year, participants work in various environmentally oriented placements, such as nature conservation stations, environmental education facilities, and in companies focused on sustainable disposal and recycling. Through these initiatives, youth and young adults learn to connect entrepreneurial action with environmental protection concerns and contribute to promoting sustainable practices[1].
Additionally, the JAO gGmbH collaborates with numerous partners in the field of environmentally friendly technologies, such as solar companies, businesses in the Dual System, and environmental laboratories, to offer a wide range of sustainable projects and activities[1].
Through its diverse offerings and initiatives, the JAO gGmbH makes an important contribution to social and ecological development in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.berlin.de/sen/uvk/umwelt/freiwilliges-oekologisches-jahr/traeger/jao/
- 2 - https://www.mhwk.de/unternehmen/964/jugendwerk-aufbau-ost-jao-ggmbh/
- 3 - https://ammicon.de/projekte/jugendwerk-aufbau-ost-jao-ggmbh/
- 4 - https://www.jao-berlin.de/de/topic/2.%C3%BCber-uns.html
- 5 - https://www.jao-berlin.de