Kinder und Jugendring SachsenAnhalt eV
The Kinder und Jugendring SachsenAnhalt eV (KJR) represents the interests of children and young people in Sachsen-Anhalt. It promotes participation, social justice, and education through projects and networking. The KJR advocates for a better future for young people.
Kinder- und Jugendring Sachsen-Anhalt e.V.
editAbout Us
editThe Kinder- und Jugendring Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. (KJR) is a central platform dedicated to representing and promoting the interests of all children and young people in Sachsen-Anhalt. The KJR unites 23 youth associations operating statewide, 6 umbrella organizations, and the working group of the district and city youth rings of Sachsen-Anhalt under one roof.
Main Task and Mission
editThe main task of the KJR is to represent and promote the interests of its members and all children and young people in Sachsen-Anhalt. This includes political orientation and positioning, determined by the members and their elected, volunteer board. The KJR advocates for the needs, concerns, and living conditions of young people and young adults to create a better future for these groups[5].
Key Products and Services
edit- Advocacy: The KJR acts as a voice for the concerns and needs of children and young people towards political and societal decision-makers.
- Networking: Through collaboration with numerous youth associations and umbrella organizations, the KJR promotes exchange and cooperation between different organizations.
- Projects and Initiatives: The KJR initiates and supports a variety of projects aimed at improving the living conditions, education, health, and participation opportunities of young people[5].
Values
editThe KJR is characterized by the values of participation, inclusion, and justice. It advocates for all young people, regardless of their background, to have equal opportunities and possibilities to develop and participate in societal processes. Diversity and gender equality are central aspects of the KJR's work[1][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe KJR is engaged in various areas to achieve sustainable and long-term improvements for children and young people:
- Participation and Involvement: The KJR promotes participation formats that enable young people to actively participate in decision-making processes and influence their environment. This includes both cooperative approaches and activist initiatives[2].
- Social Justice: By supporting local prevention chains against child and youth poverty and promoting poverty prevention measures, the KJR advocates for social justice[1].
- Education and Skills Development: The KJR supports projects aimed at imparting personal, methodological, communicative, and organizational skills to young people and improving their educational opportunities[2].
Promotion and Support
editThe work of the KJR is institutionally supported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Health, and Equality. This enables the KJR to design its projects and initiatives comprehensively and sustainably[5].
The Kinder- und Jugendring Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. is thus a central and effective organization that advocates for the rights, needs, and future perspectives of children and young people in Sachsen-Anhalt.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.jugendgerecht.de/downloads/7._Kinder-_und_Jugendbericht_des_Landes_Sachsen-Anhalt.pdf
- 2 - https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/sites/default/files/medien/479/publikationen/texte_79-2022_jugend_und_konsum_ii.pdf
- 3 - https://www.info-sozial.de/datenbank/adressen.php?id=7023
- 4 - https://www.kjr-lsa.de/ueber-uns/mitglieder/
- 5 - https://www.kjr-lsa.de/ueber-uns/