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Youth Work & DPhJ

Promoting Young Talent in Philately

German Youth Philatelists Association, Inc.

We're more active than you might imagine.

We are young people between the ages of six and twenty, and we meet regularly to collect stamps together.

Of course, you can do this on your own, but it’s much more fun as a group! At our meetings, you can talk with other young collectors about our hobby and learn a lot of new things. Our group leaders will help you build a great collection.

In addition to stamp collecting, our groups also offer other recreational activities such as sports, games, and day trips.

What We Offer:

  • Community: Regular get-togethers featuring stamp collecting and fun.
  • Knowledge & Professional Literature: Tips and tricks for stamp collecting. Catalogs, magazines, and reference books are available.
  • Support: A practical guide to building your own collection.
  • Exhibitions: Help for first-time exhibitors and participation in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Activities: Weekend get-togethers, vacation camps, and pen pals all over the world.

Help for First-time Exhibitors

Is this your first time entering your stamps in a competitive exhibition? We'll support you as you take your first steps in the world of philatelic exhibitions! Let's tackle your first project together.

Fun & Games: PhilaPuzzle

Discover every month our interactive online puzzle featuring new, exciting stamp designs!

Now solve the puzzle

"Young Collectors" Magazine

Four times a year, we publish our own magazine, packed with exciting articles, puzzles, and tips.

Read online

DPhJ Forum

Connect digitally with other young collectors from all over Germany!

Go to the Forum

Structure of Youth Work

Organization into Regional State Associations

To ensure optimal on-site support and organization, the German Philatelists' Youth is structured into various regional state chapters. The local youth groups are organized within these state chapters.

Saxony-Anhalt Lower Saxony/Bremen State Ring NRW State Ring Southwest Bavaria

Contest: "Refer a Friend"

True to the saying: “Word of mouth is the best advertising.”

We invite our members to participate in our contest. All participants will receive a philatelic gift! Just invite a friend or acquaintance to attend a group meeting with you.

Here's how the process works:

  1. Invite a friend who has never been to the group meeting before.
  2. Print this PDF Form from or take it from the magazine “Young Collectors.”
  3. Fill out the form with your information (including your membership number) and your friend's information.
  4. Have your group leader confirm the visit on the form .
  5. Send the form to the address provided.

* Requirement: You must be a member of a youth group affiliated with the DPhJ.

Association of Young Stamp Collectors

Working Together to Support the Next Generation of Philatelists.

Our History & Goals

The Friends Association was launched in 2001 by dedicated collectors and was officially founded in 2003 at the annual general meeting in Weimar. Starting with about 15 members, our community has grown steadily.

Since then, funds have been flowing into the Friends of the DPhJ through annual dues, donations, and auctions to support important DPhJ youth projects. For example, this made it possible to provide substantial funding for the 2006 national conference, as well as for the annual German Team Championships for Young Stamp Collectors are regularly funded.

Please support us!

To enable us to do even more, we rely on your help—because many hands make light work! Even a small contribution can add up to make a big difference. You can decide the amount of your annual contribution yourself (minimum contribution: just 20 euros per year).

As a small token of our appreciation, our loyal members receive philatelic surprises from time to time.

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