2020
https://oejab.at
Level 2 (10-99)
37
1000
Mittelgasse 16, Vienna, 1060, Austria
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About ÖJAB
ÖJAB is a nonprofit organization that provides students and other young people with a home near their places of education, offers inpatient and mobile care, and pursues projects in the fields of education, integration, refugee relief, and development cooperation.
As one of Austria´s largest residence operators and as a youth organization independent of any political party and without any religious affiliations, ÖJAB offers living quarters for 4,600 individuals at 23 dormitories for students and other young people, two intergenerational dormitories, an intercultural dormitory, and three senior citizen residences as well as nursing homes for the elderly. Since 2020, ÖJAB is running a nursing school where we train nursing assistants in a one-year full-time course. The dormitories provide young people with opportunities to make new friends, to pursue common activities, and to have formative experiences. Seniors at ÖJAB facilities receive warmhearted and professional care and also enjoy intergenerational encounters. And in Vienna, ÖJAB’s offerings for the elderly are complemented by home care services.
Additionally, each year ÖJAB support 2,000 young people and adults (for the most part from socially underprivileged backgrounds) in acquiring education as well as training that qualifies them for the job market. ÖJAB also participates in Europe-wide educational projects.
Asylum seekers and refugees are provided for at ÖJAB facilities and can take part in ÖJAB training programs.
ÖJAB also pursues development cooperation projects in Burkina Faso (West Africa). In this context, sustainability came on the agenda for ÖJAB and has since been incorporated into various areas. Since 2013, ÖJAB has been using energy exclusively from renewable energy sources (primarily hydroelectricity). Eco-friendly construction, sustainable energy generation with solar panels and adaptation to climate change are implemented in all new buildings of ÖJAB. The new GreenHouse dormitory in Vienna is not only energy efficient but even produces a surplus, and therefore was awarded with 4 prizes.
Altogether, ÖJAB’s activities extend to cover 40 locations, including 29 dormitories and residences. ÖJAB has over 650 employees, of whom over 500 work in the fields of caregiving and education. And ÖJAB’s work is also supported and strongly characterized by the numerous individuals who provide their services to the organization on a voluntary basis.
Two subsidiaries operate ÖJAB’s student dormitories as youth hostels, usually during holiday periods.
ÖJAB thus has four main areas of activity:
- Students and Youth
- Seniors and Nursing Care
- Education and Integration
- Development Cooperation
Achievements
In our organization, we seek to implement structures that are clear, transparent, and up-to-date.
Women should be represented in all management bodies.
We strive to develop more new nationwide, European, and international projects that:
- enhance people’s education and training,
- bring different generations closer together, and
- promote the integration of socially disadvantaged individuals as well as individuals with special needs.
We are committed to treating our environment in a sustainable manner and to the efficient use of natural resources.
We take a public stand on issues that relate to our work.
