The World Lithuanian Youth Association (PLJS) was officially founded in 1966. This was the year of the first World Lithuanian Youth Congress, where a new board was elected and the goals, mission, and vision of the organization were created. At this time the primary goal of the organization was to protest the Soviet occupation of Lithuania, and to bolster the national pride of Lithuanians who were now scattered across the globe. Today the occupation is over and the Soviet regime has crumbled, but the organization faces new challenges in light of mass emigration and a shift in youth attitudes. Presently, PLJS represents 27 active Lithuanian Youth Association chapters and has representation in Lithuania.
The World Lithuanian Youth Association is a part of the greater Lithuanian World Community; it specifically brings together youth between the ages of 18-35, represents their needs and ideas at official meetings, encourages the further proliferation of the organization, and acts as a medium for important information regarding activities relating to culture and education. PLJS maintains close working ties with Lithuania’s youth organizations and governmental institutions.
Every four years PLJS organizes a World Lithuanian Youth Congress. The location varies, but always takes place in a country that has an active Lithuanian Youth Association. Representatives from around the world gather to select a new PLJS governing board, which is responsible for enacting the decisions and progress plans that are decided upon during the event. During the summer of 2013, the XIV World Lithuanian Youth Congress will take place in the United Kingdom.
The current PLJS board is working not only to continue previously begun projects, but also to build a more efficient and effective Lithuanian Youth Association worldwide, and also within each of the participating countries. The PLJS board wishes to improve transparency and become more approachable for world Lithuanians, Lithuania’s youth, and various organizations.
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