Katholische junge Gemeinde - Köln

The Katholische junge Gemeinde (KjG) is a dynamic and committed organization that advocates for the interests and needs of young people. With a rich history dating back to the 1970s, the KjG has developed into a central platform for young Christians to reflect on and implement their faith, their lives, and their social responsibilities.

The KjG is based on a strong foundation of values such as justice, solidarity, and transparency. The organization calls for courageous and timely action, especially in current social and ecclesiastical challenges. A central concern is the processing of the abuse scandal in the Catholic Church, with the KjG advocating for comprehensive and transparent clarification[2].

• Educational and Training Work: The KjG offers extensive educational and training programs that range from child and youth policy to diversity and participation, as well as prevention work[3].
• Projects and Actions: Regular 72-hour actions, where members engage in various social and ecological projects, are a hallmark of the KjG. These actions include maintenance projects, children's rights projects, and renovation work in kindergartens and primary schools[2].
• Technical and Material Rental: The KjG provides technology, decorations, games, and promotional materials for events to support the work of groups and initiatives[5].

The KjG is strongly engaged in sustainable and social initiatives:

• Environmental Protection: In 2019, the KjG conducted a boycott against Nestlé to highlight the importance of clean drinking water, environmentally conscious production, and the protection of workers' rights[2].
• Gender Equality: Since the 1970s, the KjG has advocated for the rights of girls and women, particularly through girls' and women's work that addresses structural issues and discrimination[2].
• Social Justice: The KjG deals with medium-term focal topics established in the resolution "Living for Tomorrow." These topics include, among others, the promotion of children's rights and support for local communities[2].

The KjG remains a vibrant and active part of society. Projects like the "menschkomm!" year, in which over 10,000 members reflected on and presented their faith and way of life in public, demonstrate the organization's broad commitment[2].

The KjG is a lively and dynamic community that advocates for the needs of young people while pursuing sustainable and social goals. Through its diverse activities and projects, the KjG contributes to shaping a fairer and more supportive society.

• 1 - https://kjg-koeln.de/ueber-uns/
• 2 - https://kjg.de/die-kjg/unser-fundament/die-geschichte-der-kjg/
• 3 - https://kjg-koeln.de/ueber-uns/bundesverband/diozesanstelle/
• 4 - https://k-j-g.de
• 5 - https://kjg-koeln.de