Diverse project ideas of the children's jury in Steglitz-Zehlendorf!

Diverse project ideas of the children's jury in Steglitz-Zehlendorf!

On May 22, 2025, a decisive meeting of the children's and youth jury (Kijub) took place in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, in which representatives discussed 22 approved projects about a budget of 16,500 euros. A total of 36 applications by groups with at least three young people between the ages of 6 and 21 were submitted who wanted to present creative and diverse ideas to improve their community. It should be noted that only one project group was allowed to participate per institution, be it a school, a youth club or an association to ensure a fair distribution of funds. The applications were examined by the Steglitz-Zehlendorf children's and youth office, which also set the maximum application to 700 euros, such as [berlin.de] (https://www.berlin.de/ba-steglitz-zehlendorf/aktuelles/pressemageilungs/2025/Pressemage division.1565793.php)

An important part of the process is the teamwork of the youth jury, which in front and afternoon sessions tackled the budget distribution. Interestingly, residual funds were created through cost limits and cancellations, which were evenly distributed to all groups. These negotiation processes promote not only a feeling of justice, but also the change of perspective and the cooperation between the young people. According to the kijub, almost all project groups adhered to their originally requested sums or adapted them responsibly.

diverse project ideas

The submitted project ideas reflect the great commitment of the young people. Projects such as the construction of a new terrarium for dwarf barbians in the after-school care center of a school, the production of a music video via school toilets for the collection of donations and the organization of a free-off move and festival are just a few examples of creativity that is developed in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Further interesting projects include:

• Construction of a pizza oven made of clay
• redesign of the lawn of a youth club to the garden with barbecue area
• Event of a trampoline tournament with workshop
• Establishment of a chill room in a school and overnight party
• Designing a video about the state of school toilets and reconnaissance posters on menstrual products

These initiatives are financially supported by the youth and family foundation of the State of Berlin in order to enable young people to implement their ideas. The Kijub also plans to support the project groups and specialists in implementing their tasks.

background and meaning of participation programs

The children's and youth jury in Steglitz-Zehlendorf is part of a more comprehensive national strategy for promoting child and youth participation, which is supported by the National Action Plan for Child and Youth participation (NAP). This plan, developed by the Federal Ministry of Youth, aims to promote the visibility and direct participation of young people in decision -making processes. The basics of this initiative include recommendations for equivalent participation, clear legal rules for the inclusion of young people and the networking of actors in the area of ​​participation, as by [bmfsfj.de] (https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/kinder-und-jugend/jugendbildung/jugendstrategy is.

An important aspect of these programs is the provision of barrier -free access to participation offers and support from well -trained specialists. The children's and youth jury therefore makes a decisive contribution to an environment in which young people learn to take responsibility and to actively contribute to their community.