LEJO empowers young people
Some young people experience exclusion by society and its institutions. LEJO is there for these young people, who often feel unheard and misunderstood.
View our brochureStanding beside young people
- ●First of all, listening to how young people experience things
- ●Giving space to be themselves and belong
- ●Starting from their strengths and responsibility to explore what they see as meaningful action
- ●Guiding and empowering them to take steps and find their way
Removing structural causes
- ●Talking with young people and institutions about how things can be different
- ●Setting up actions to expose and challenge injustice and exclusion
- ●Supporting change in institutions through process facilitation and training
Different areas of life
We work in four important areas in a young person's life.
Free time
- ›Making sure young people can belong and have a place to come home to
- ›Holiday camps, weekends, and day trips
- ›On the square or in the park in their neighborhood or city
- ›Weekly gatherings in a LEJO house
Education
- ›Taking distance from school for a moment to reconnect with themselves
- ›Facilitating dialogue between pupils and school teams
- ›Working with schools on a positive school climate
Wellbeing
- ›Helping young people feel good in their own skin
- ›A listening ear and genuine interest in their story
- ›Staying involved, even when things are going well
- ›Building bridges to support services
Work
- ›Believing in their talents and potential
- ›Strengthening them to find and keep work
- ›Removing barriers in training and employment opportunities
Learning by experience
Creating a safe framework
Building a bond with the young person, being positive and available.
Ownership by the young person
The young person has a say in the content of the guidance and their own path.
Stimulating the learning process
Moving out of the comfort zone, reflecting, and inspiring them in their search for themselves and their talents.
Transfer
Applying what has been learned in other contexts.
Our presentation brochure
Browse our brochure to get to know LEJO better.
Do you want to help young people?
With your monthly donation, we help young people in vulnerable situations move forward in concrete ways. Every contribution makes a difference.