Who we are
ÖJAB (Österreichische JungArbeiterBewegung / Austrian Young Workers Movement) is a nonprofit organisation 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.
What we do
As one of Austria´s largest residence operators and as a youth organisation independent of any political party and without any religious affiliations, ÖJAB offers living quarters for more than 4,800 individuals at 23 dormitories for students and other young people and four senior citizen residences as well as nursing homes for the elderly. The dormitories provide young people with opportunities to make new friends, pursue common activities, and have formative experiences. Seniors at ÖJAB facilities receive warm-hearted and professional care and also enjoy intergenerational encounters. ÖJAB’s offerings for the elderly are complemented by assisted living, home care services and a nursing school.
Additionally, each year sees ÖJAB supports 1,400 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).
Altogether, ÖJAB’s activities extend to cover 43 locations, including 29 dormitories and residences. ÖJAB has 820 employees, of whom 560 work in the fields of caregiving and education, and it’s work is also strongly characterised by the numerous individuals who provide their services to the organisation on a voluntary basis.
Best practices/projects/publications
- STUDENTS & YOUTH: ÖJAB offers affordable student housing in 23 locations across Austria—mainly in Vienna—providing low-budget accommodations with amenities like gyms and saunas, conveniently located near schools and universities. www.oejab.at/dorms
- SENIORS & NURSING CARE: At ÖJAB’s residences and nursing homes, seniors receive warm and professional care, complemented by assisted living, home care services, and a nursing school—all aimed at supporting and strengthening their existing abilities and interests. https://www.oejab.at/en/seniors
- EDUCATION & INTEGRATION: ÖJAB is widely engaged to promote education and integration of people: from vocational orientation and training to international networking to refugee assistance; all activities are based on the aim of connecting people and providing opportunities for them. https://www.oejab.at/en/education
- DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION: Since the 1960s, development cooperation (DC) has been a central field of activities of ÖJAB, which has contributed significantly to the emergence of the education & integration sector. https://www.oejab.at/en/eza