About BJAI
Aapka Apna Parivar — a family away from home for the Bihar and Jharkhand community in Ireland.
Who We Are
A community organisation built on togetherness
BJAI — Bihar Jharkhand Association of Ireland is a community organisation dedicated to bringing together people of Bihar and Jharkhand origin living across Ireland. BJAI provides a platform for cultural celebration, social interaction, charity, volunteering, youth engagement, professional networking, and community support.
BJAI aims to preserve and promote the cultural identity of Bihar and Jharkhand while encouraging integration, friendship, and collaboration within Irish society. From students who have just arrived to families who have called Ireland home for years, BJAI welcomes everyone — regardless of background — who wants to be part of our community.
Our members come from all walks of life: families, students, working professionals, business owners, and senior community members. Together, we organise festivals, support charitable causes, mentor young people, and create opportunities for our community to thrive in Ireland while staying rooted in our shared heritage.
What We Do
A platform for everyone in our community
BJAI's activities span culture, charity, youth development, networking, and community life.
Cultural Celebrations
Festivals such as Chhath Puja, Holi Milan, Diwali, Bihar Diwas and Jharkhand Foundation Day, celebrated together as one big family.
Charity & Welfare
Fundraising and welfare initiatives that support disadvantaged communities in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Ireland.
Social Interaction
A warm, welcoming space for families, students, professionals and seniors to meet, connect and build lasting friendships.
Youth & Mentoring
Programmes that engage the next generation through mentoring, cultural learning, summer camps and leadership opportunities.
Professional Networking
A growing network connecting business owners and professionals of Bihari and Jharkhandi origin across Ireland.
Community Events
Picnics, get-togethers and social gatherings that bring our community together throughout the year.
Our Story
Aapka Apna Parivar — Your Own Family
BJAI was born out of a simple idea — that no one from Bihar or Jharkhand should feel alone while building a new life in Ireland. What started as informal gatherings between friends and families grew into a structured community organisation, with a committee, regular events, and a clear mission to serve our people both here in Ireland and back home.
Today, BJAI continues to grow — welcoming new members, organising vibrant cultural celebrations, supporting charitable causes, and creating opportunities for the next generation. We are proud of where we come from, and proud of the community we are building together in Ireland.