Vlaams Jeugd Parlement

What Vlaams Jeugd Parlement does

Vlaams Jeugd Parlement (VJP) is a Belgian non-profit organization (vzw/ASBL), registered in Grimbergen and operating since 2013, that runs an annual four-day parliamentary simulation at the Flemish Parliament in Brussels for Flemish youth aged 17 to 27. Approximately 100 participants per edition assume the roles of parliamentarians, political journalists, youth ministers, and members of the Council of State, debating and voting on decree proposals across three contemporary societal themes, with content verified by experienced jurists. Approximately 50 unpaid volunteers organize each annual edition.

The organization's product portfolio has expanded beyond the core simulation to include Mini-simulaties (scaled-down simulations deployed at schools), the VJP Schoolpakket (educational resources for classroom use), and VJP Talks (public-facing events). The organization is politically neutral and does not receive funding from political parties. Its revenue model combines participant fees (€150 standard rate, €65 reduced social rate), private sponsorships (both one-time and multi-year packages), and institutional support from the Flemish Parliament and Flemish Government. Distribution occurs primarily through its website, social media, and a network of political 'meters en peters' (godparents) that includes sitting ministers and parliamentarians. VJP operates exclusively within Flanders and has no disclosed technology platform, API, or digital product beyond its website and social media channels.

Name

Vlaams Jeugd Parlement

Legal name

Vlaams Jeugd Parlement vzw

Website

https://vlaamsjeugdparlement.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vlaams Jeugd Parlement is a Belgian non-profit that runs an annual four-day parliamentary simulation at the Flemish Parliament in Brussels for approximately 100 Flemish youth aged 17–27, complemented by school mini-simulations, public talks, and educational resources, funded through participation fees, sponsorships, and Flemish Government support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic & Democratic Education Services

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

akta.pro primary industry

Model UN & Parliamentary Procedure Programs (Oratory-Focused) (EDAMAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Simulation, Scenario & Serious Games Design (EDAGAKAH), Simulation-Based Learning & Virtual Labs (EDAGAEAG), Virtual Training, Workshops & Masterclasses (Interactive Sessions) (MPAGAOAJ)

Keywords

• Youth civic engagement
• Parliamentary simulation
• Civic education
• Youth participation programs
• Democratic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Grimbergen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Participant Registration Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from participant registration fees for the annual parliamentary simulation. Standard rate is 150 euros per participant, with a reduced social rate of 65 euros available for those in less favorable financial situations.
2. Sponsorships: The organization relies on sponsorships and partnerships to maintain quality and accessibility of its simulations. Sponsors enable the organization to cover operating costs including printing, materials, and facility expenses. Both one-time initiatives and multi-year partnerships are offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vlaams Jeugd Parlement (VJP) operates an annual four-day parliamentary simulation for young people aged 17–27, replicating the Flemish legislative process with elected youth delegates debating real policy topics. It complements the main event with mini-simulations for schools, VJP Talks speaker sessions, and a school curriculum package (VJP Schoolpakket) to extend civic education to younger audiences.

Product overview

Vlaams Jeugd Parlement operates as a parliamentary simulation program with multiple offerings: the main VJP Simulatie event (a four-day simulation where participants aged 17-27 take on roles as youth representatives, ministers, and journalists); Mini-simulaties that bring scaled-down simulations directly to schools; VJP Talks for the general public; and the VJP Schoolpakket providing educational resources for classrooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VJP Simulatie Annual four-day parliamentary simulation for young people aged 17–27 that replicates the Flemish legislative process, allowing elected youth delegates to draft policy, debate in committee, and vote in plenary sessions.
• Mini-simulaties Shorter-format parliamentary simulations designed for schools and youth groups that cannot participate in the full four-day event.
• VJP Talks Speaker and discussion sessions featuring political figures and experts, organized as an extension of VJP's civic education programming.
• VJP Schoolpakket Educational curriculum package that allows secondary schools to integrate VJP's parliamentary simulation methodology and civic learning content into the classroom.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10 successful annual simulations conducted since 2013

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vlaams Parlement (Flemish Parliament)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013The Flemish Parliament provides the venue for the annual parliamentary simulation. This partnership enables participants to experience the actual parliamentary environment and provides legitimacy to the simulation. The collaboration began with the first simulation in October 2013.
• Jeugd Parlement JeunessecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization is part of the Belgian youth parliament simulation network, alongside Jeugd Parlement Jeunesse and Parlement Jeunesse Wallonie-Bruxelles. Together they represent the three political simulations for and by youth in Belgium.
• Parlement Jeunesse Wallonie-BruxellescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Belgian youth parliament simulation network. Together with Jeugd Parlement Jeunesse and Vlaams Jeugd Parlement, they form the three political simulations for and by youth in Belgium.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jeugd Parlement Jeunesse: The Francophone counterpart parliamentary simulation in Belgium for youth, jointly referenced as part of the country's three main youth parliamentary simulations. Operates the same experiential civic-education model in a different linguistic community, making it the most directly comparable organization.
• Parlement Jeunesse Wallonie-Bruxelles: Walloon-Brussels parliamentary youth simulation, completing the trio of recognized Belgian political simulations for youth alongside VJP. Highly comparable in mission, structure, and pedagogical approach.
• European Youth Parliament Belgium: National chapter of the pan-European Youth Parliament, which runs multilingual parliamentary simulations for secondary-school students across European countries. Shares VJP's core method of youth taking on parliamentary roles in a realistic legislative setting.

Broad incumbents

• European Youth Parliament (international): The umbrella organization behind the European Youth Parliament movement, running multi-country sessions and governing affiliated chapters. Offers the same core civic-simulation product at greater scale across Europe.
• Close Up Foundation: US-based civic-education nonprofit delivering in-person government and democracy programs for young people, including mock legislative experiences. Operates a similar pedagogical model at a larger national scale.
• YMCA Youth & Government: State-level YMCA civic engagement programs where teens simulate state government and legislative processes. Directly comparable in the youth-parliamentary-simulation modality, though embedded within a larger youth-services organization.
• Junior Achievement Belgium: Belgian arm of Junior Achievement, delivering youth work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial-literacy programs in schools. Comparable as a school-channel, youth-focused experiential education provider in Belgium.

Emerging players

• Best Delegate Model United Nations: A leading organizer and educator in Model UN and parliamentary-style youth simulations globally. Closely comparable in experiential civic education for high-school and university-aged youth, though focused on the MUN format rather than national parliaments.
• Generation Citizen: Nonprofit that brings action civics and democratic participation programs into schools for adolescents. Adjacent in mission — building youth civic engagement — but delivered through classroom curricula rather than parliamentary simulations.

Others

• Ashoka Belgium: Belgian chapter of the global Ashoka social-entrepreneur network supporting changemakers including in education. Comparable as a youth civic and social-impact ecosystem actor, though operating at an enabler level rather than direct program delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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