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. It is guided by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Since 1961, ÖJAB has been continuously involved in development cooperation with the West African country Burkina Faso (formerly: Upper Volta). ÖJAB was a pioneer of Austrian development cooperation for this country. Today, Burkina Faso is one of the priority regions of the Austrian development cooperation.
Our Vision is a world without poverty, where our support is no longer needed.
Our Mission is to give people the opportunity to lead a self-determined life and improve their living conditions. With our work we contribute to reducing poverty and giving people a life perspective.
Our Fields of Work currently comprises the four pillars:
- Vocational training
- Water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH)
- Sustainable rural development
- Strengthening of women's rights
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) OF THE UNITED NATIONS
The development cooperation of ÖJAB is guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. These Sustainable Development Goals encompass social, ecological, and economic aspects, providing transparent guidelines for the work of development policy actors.
Through our projects, we particularly contribute to achieving the following Sustainable Development Goals:
contact
Whether you have general questions about development cooperation projects of ÖJAB, wish to donate or are intersted in voluntary work in this field – we are lokking forward to hearing from you!
Oliver Böck, MA
Project Management
Mobil: +43 664 883 78 924
E-Mail: eza@oejab.at
