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Milchjugend

Zürich, Switzerland

LGBTQ+Children & YouthTax-deductible donations
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Profile last updated: October 29, 2026

About

Milchjugend is a non-profit association based in Zürich, Switzerland working on lgbtq+, children & youth.

Milchjugend is a Swiss association and the largest youth organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and aro-ace young people in Switzerland. It runs a quarterly magazine (Milchbüechli), regular Milchbars and meetings in several cities, a yearly weekend, parties and joint appearances at Prides. It supports local youth groups with infrastructure, know-how, advice and finances, and is led by a board with projects run by young volunteers. Activities are free or low-cost and open to all, and membership is not required to take part. The organisation is based in Zürich and works across German-speaking Switzerland.

Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Verein

Focus areas

LGBTIQqueer youthJugendMilchbüechliMilchbarSchweiz

Languages

DE

Causes & programmes

Causes

LGBTQ+Children & Youth

Works for

YouthLGBTQ+ people

How they work

Awareness & educationCommunity programmesCapacity buildingVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Milchbüechli

LGBTQ+ · Switzerland

Quarterly magazine written and produced by queer young people, covering queer politics, culture, coming-out stories and related topics.

Milchbar

Children & Youth · Switzerland

Regular queer youth bars and meetings in several Swiss cities, offered as safer spaces for young queer people to meet and socialise.

Weekend

Children & Youth · Switzerland

Annual autumn weekend for queer young people from across Switzerland, with workshops and a social programme.

Countries of operation

Switzerland

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsMembership feesGovernment funding

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingMembershipVolunteerShop

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

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