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TEJO (Tutmonda Esperantista Junulara Organizo) is the World Esperanto Youth Organization. Esperanto is an international language, created by L. L. Zamenhof in 1887, designed to facilitate communication among people from different countries. Since 1938, TEJO has brought together young Esperanto speakers from around the world, with members in over 90 countries. We are based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
About TEJO
We are a worldwide community
TEJO has individual members in over 90 countries (people, under 35 years old, who voluntarily become members of TEJO by paying an annual fee) and country sessions (independent youth-led organizations associated with TEJO).
Our main gathering is global
TEJO, together with its national sections, has hosted the International Youth Congress (the main gathering for young Esperantists) in 34 countries, among which are Togo, Indonesia, Spain, and Brazil.
We advocate for linguistic rights
TEJO advocates at many organizations (on European and world levels), participating in dozens of events every year to advocate for linguistic rights and against discrimination of minority languages. Some of these organizations are the United Nations, European Youth Forum, and Council of Europe, among others.
We organize international events and trainings, helping young people experience a truly international atmosphere through the unique culture of Esperanto. Together with our parent organization, the Universal Esperanto Association, we also advocate against language discrimination at organizations like the United Nations and UNESCO.
Our activities include:
- Organizing the yearly International Youth Congress (the 82nd happening this year in Catalonia)
- The magazine Kontakto
- Representing Esperanto and young Esperanto speakers in international forums
- Creating original media content in Esperanto
- The hosting service Pasporta Servo
We welcome enquiries and collaboration opportunities from other international organisations. If you are interested, please contact us at the following address: