Katholische Jungschar is the official organization for children of the Catholic church in Austria and South Tyrol and one of the lay movements of the Catholic action.[1] Katholische Jungschar is the biggest children organization in Austria. More 100,000 children take regularly part in its activities. The local groups are run by about 15,000 group leaders. Katholische Jungschar is a member of the umbrella of Catholic youth organizations Fimcap.[2]
Abbreviation | Jungschar |
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Formation | 1947 |
Type | Austrian non-profit youth organization |
Purpose | Children's organization |
Headquarters | Vienna, Austria |
Membership | 115,000 members |
Website | http://www.jungschar.at/ |
"DKA" (Dreikönigsaktion), an aid foundation founded by the youth organization Katholische Jungschar, organizes the biggest carol singing campaign in Austria and South Tyrol.[3] Annually about 85,000 children and 30,000 take part in the "Dreikönigsaktion".[4]
Katholische Jungschar organizes different projects and campaigns promoting children's rights. Every year, it organizes a campaign on 20 November, the Universal Children's Day.[5]
Katholische Jungschar also conducts and publishes research on the needs of children and on youth work. Together with "Die Kinderfreunde" and the "YOUNG RIGHTS ACTION PLAN" on commission by the Austrian ministry for social security, generations and consumer protection Katholische Jungschar asked children the question "What shall be improved for children and young people?" collecting 25,000 responses.[6]
Katholische Jungschar organizes a pilgrimage for altar girls and boys to Rome.[7]
As biggest children organization in Austria, Katholische Jungschar advocates for the interests of children in Austria:[8]
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