Catholic Children’s Movement of Austria

Platform Partner

Our Organsation

The Catholic Children’s Movement of Austria (Katholische Jungschar Österreichs) and its development cooperation agency, Dreikönigsaktion (DKA Austria), advocate for the rights of children and youth and for a life in dignity for all people worldwide.

Each year, around 500 projects in 19 countries are supported and implemented by local partner organizations. These projects focus on children and adolescents, education, sustainable livelihoods, civil society and children and human rights, as well as a church in the service to the most vulnerable.
A cornerstone of its work is the annual Carol Singers’ campaign, where tens of thousands of children in Austria go from door to door singing and collecting donations in solidarity with people in the Global South.
The Catholic Children's Movement is also engaged in advocacy at national and international level and educational work in Austria. The organisation calls on people to take responsibility for a common world and to act in solidarity. The aim is to transform global economic and social structures towards more justice and sustainability.

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Our Values

dignity for all
We believe in solidarity, justice, and dignity for all. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, we advocate for the rights of the poor, environmental justice, and a life in freedom and security. Participation, transparency, and long-term partnership are central to our work—always with respect for local communities and the conviction that every person has the right to live in dignity.

Why We Joined the Idea

strong relationships
The Idea reflects our mission: to create a more just world through concrete, people-centered action. Since 1954, children and youth in Austria support sustainable change worldwide. By joining, we strengthen global partnerships, share knowledge, and amplify our common goal - transforming solidarity into action and hope into opportunity.

Expected Impact

social justice
We aim to improve the lives of marginalized communities through long-term, locally rooted projects. With over 500 initiatives in 19 countries.These projects focus on children and adolescents, education, sustainable livelihoods, civil society and children and human rights as well as a church in the service to the most vulnerable.

A word from

Catholic Children’s Movement – DKA Austria

Martina Erlacher, Chairwoman

"Every child deserves to grow up with hope – and with the chance to shape a just and liveable future. That’s why we support the Solar Pledge. It brings together what truly matters: care for our planet, solidarity with vulnerable communities, and long-term solutions that empower people from within. This is the kind of change we want to be part of."

Catholic Children’s Movement – DKA

"One world, one future – shaped by the courage and solidarity of children."

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