Bavarian Youth Council

Bayerischer Jugendring (the Bavarian Youth Council/BJR) is the standing conference of youth leagues, youth organisations and youth initiatives in Bavaria.

With 103 district and regional youth councils as members, BJR is represented across Bavaria. More than two-thirds of all Bavarian children and adolescents utilise and design the offerings and facilities of youth work organisations. These dedicated young people come to learn what it’s like to be independent, to be accepted and to be valued. And in doing so, they shape their own futures.

Eine Landstraße in Australien. Im Vordergrund steht ein gelbes Schild mit einem Känguru darauf.
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International Network
A key pillar of international youth work is the individual school exchange programme. It has developed into a special form of education.
Drei junge Frauen und zwei junge Männer sitzen gemeinsam auf einer Sitzecke und unterhalten sich lachend miteinander
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Structure
BJR’s structure reflects the principle of democratic participation and advocacy.
Jugendliche strecken die Arme aus und 8 Hände sind übereinandergelegt
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Members
BJR relies on the commitment of its members – youth leagues, youth organisations and youth initiatives – to work in democratically elected committees.
About Us
BJR communicates with society about the needs and concerns of young people, often collaborating with associations, public bodies and institutions.