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.
The 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.
The 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].
The 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].
The KJR is engaged in various areas to achieve sustainable and long-term improvements for children and young people:
The 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.
