Organisations
21 organisations where you can get involved or get support. Chosen according to our values.
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NGO
Amnesty International Österreich
Campaigns worldwide for human rights and free expression and against discrimination.
How to get involved: Join campaigns and actions, for example the yearly Write for Rights letter marathon.
Human rightsAnti-racismamnesty.at(opens an external website)NGO
Asylkoordination Österreich
Works on flight, asylum and human rights through advice, research and education.
How to get involved: Use their education programmes and support projects for young refugees.
Human rightsAnti-racismasyl.at(opens an external website)Youth network
Bundesjugendvertretung
The legally recognised body that represents all young people in Austria towards policymakers.
How to get involved: Learn about youth policy positions and have a say in participation projects.
Democracybjv.at(opens an external website)Youth network
CliMates Austria
A youth climate organisation that runs the LCOY Austria youth climate conference, among other things.
How to get involved: Take part in the next LCOY or join the team.
Climateclimatesaustria.org(opens an external website)NGO
Demokratiezentrum Wien
Information and education on democracy, politics, history and civic education.
How to get involved: Use their learning materials and attend talks or conferences.
Democracydemokratiezentrum.org(opens an external website)Movement
Fridays For Future Austria
A youth climate movement fighting for climate justice and effective climate policy.
How to get involved: Come to climate strikes or help organise in a local group.
ClimateDemocracyfridaysforfuture.at(opens an external website)NGO
GLOBAL 2000
An environmental organisation focused on climate protection, sustainability and environmental justice.
How to get involved: Join actions, panel discussions and climate strikes.
Climateglobal2000.at(opens an external website)Public body
Kinder- und Jugendanwaltschaft Wien
Represents the rights and concerns of children and young people in Vienna. A public, independent office.
How to get involved: Free, confidential advice when your rights are being violated.
Human rightsHelp & supportkija-wien.at(opens an external website)Youth network
Österreichisches Jugendrotkreuz
Promotes first aid, social engagement and humanitarian education among young people.
How to get involved: Learn first aid and take part in school projects.
Human rightsjugendrotkreuz.at(opens an external website)NGO
queerconnexion
Education on queer lives, with interactive workshops in schools and youth work.
How to get involved: Request a workshop for your class or youth group.
EqualityAnti-racismqueerconnexion.at(opens an external website)Support line
Rat auf Draht
Support for children and young people facing problems, crises, violence, bullying or mental strain.
How to get involved: Call 147: anonymous, free and available around the clock.
Human rightsHelp & supportrataufdraht.at(opens an external website)NGO
Saferinternet.at
Helps young people, parents and schools use the internet and social media safely.
How to get involved: Tips and workshops on media literacy, fake news and disinformation.
DemocracyHelp & supportsaferinternet.at(opens an external website)NGO
SOS Mitmensch
Stands up for human rights, democracy, equal rights and an open society.
How to get involved: Support actions for equal rights, such as the Pass Egal Wahl (a vote for people without Austrian citizenship).
Human rightsDemocracyAnti-racismsosmitmensch.at(opens an external website)NGO
Südwind
An education organisation for global justice, human rights and sustainability.
How to get involved: Attend workshops and support campaigns for fair working conditions.
ClimateHuman rightssuedwind.at(opens an external website)NGO
UN Women Austria
The Austrian national committee of UN Women, working for gender equality and against violence against women.
How to get involved: Join the Orange the World campaign at school or online.
EqualityHuman rightsunwomen.at(opens an external website)NGO
UNICEF Österreich
Works for children’s rights, education, health and child protection worldwide.
How to get involved: Learn about children’s rights and spread campaigns at school or online.
Human rightsunicef.at(opens an external website)Youth network
Verein Wiener Jugendzentren
Open youth work across Vienna with meeting places, advice, participation and democracy education.
How to get involved: Drop by a youth centre near you and help shape projects.
DemocracyHuman rightsjugendzentren.at(opens an external website)Public body
WIENXTRA
Youth information, events and participation programmes for young people in Vienna.
How to get involved: Join the Vienna Youth Parliament or get advice at the Jugendinfo.
Democracywienxtra.at(opens an external website)NGO
WWF Österreich
Protects nature, wildlife and habitats and promotes the sustainable use of resources.
How to get involved: Start your own environmental projects in the Generation Earth youth network.
Climatewwf.at(opens an external website)Youth network
youngCaritas Wien
Gives young people ways to take action against poverty, exclusion and loneliness.
How to get involved: Help out at social actions, on your own, with friends or with your class.
Human rightswien.youngcaritas.at(opens an external website)NGO
ZARA, Zivilcourage & Anti-Rassismus-Arbeit
Works against racism, discrimination and online hate and supports people affected.
How to get involved: Report racist incidents and online hate, and learn to step in.
Anti-racismHelp & supportzara.or.at(opens an external website)
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