Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu; Landkreis Ostallgäu

The Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu is a division of the Bavarian Youth Council, a corporation under public law. It functions as a voluntary association of democratic youth associations and organizations in the Ostallgäu district.

The main mission of the Kreisjugendring is to advocate for the interests of all young people in the district through youth work and youth policy. It supports the independence and efficiency of youth organizations and represents their common interests in public. The Kreisjugendring places great emphasis on promoting democracy, inclusion and social responsibility.

The Kreisjugendring offers a variety of services and facilities, including:

• Open Youth Work: Cooperation with youth centers such as Jugendtreff Obergünzburg, Jugendzentrum Buchloe, JUFO Füssen, Alte Woag Obergünzburg and FAME Pfronten.
• Leisure and Educational Activities: Freizeit- und Tagungshaus Eschers, Jugendzeltplatz RettenAu, WaldWissenSpielplatz.
• School Social Work: Support for all-day schools and youth social work in schools.
• Democracy and Education Projects: Events such as the "Lange Nacht der Demokratie" and the "Demokratiebudget" promote political education and participation.

The Kreisjugendring Ostallgäu is committed to sustainable youth work by implementing projects to promote inclusion and social responsibility. Examples include the "Spielekisten" for Ukrainian children and the "Aktivierungskampagne", which aims to strengthen the community. In addition, the Kreisjugendring emphasizes the importance of Mental Health and offers corresponding services.

The Kreisjugendring is currently involved in various campaigns and projects dealing with issues such as racism prevention and political education. The "Wochen gegen Rassismus" and the "Demokratiebudget" are examples of these initiatives. The Kreisjugendring is also working to promote youth participation and voluntary engagement through programs such as "Jugend ins Ehrenamt".