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From Ideas to Action: Solidarity Project Workshops

Got an idea to change the world? Would you like to brighten up your neighbourhood, organise an accessible city tour, or run bike workshops for resistance? Maybe you’ve come up with a great idea for a solidarity project – but don’t yet have the resources to make it happen?

How can solidarity grow?

The European Union can fund youth-led projects that promote solidarity—and we’re here to help you apply. A group of at least five young people (aged 18–30) living in Finland can apply for funding from the European Solidarity Corps. Your one-year project can receive more than 7,500 euros in support.

In our virtual workshops, you’ll get to:

  • Hear about inspiring projects from other young people,
  • Develop your idea into a concrete project plan,
  • Decode EU jargon and understand the application process,
  • Get professional mentoring and step-by-step guidance for filling out your application. 

You’ll also have space to reflect and build your idea together with others during September 2025.

We’ll encourage you to start from your dreams – your own vision of a better world. What kind of change do you want to create? What’s your utopia? And who do you want to start the revolution with?

Get ready for the first workshop

You’re welcome to join even if you’re still shaping your idea. If you want to come prepared, start thinking about:

  • What change do you want to create?
  • Who would you like to carry out the project with?

 

The project should be local, promote solidarity, and align with shared European values. But most of all—it should reflect your passion and vision.

Contact

Contact Riikka Jalonen [riikka.jalonen[at]rauhankasvatus.fi], if you have any questions about the workshops. 

Timetable

Let’s get started:
Tue 2 September, 5–7 PM.

Mastering the project applications:
Tue 9 September, 5–7 PM.

Writing the applications:
Tue 23 September and Mon 29 September, 5–7 PM.

The application deadline for the autumn 2025 call is 1 October.

If you are interested in joining after the registration period, please contact Kati Inkinen at the Finnish National Agency for Education: kati.inkinen[at]oph.fi.

The registration starts in the summer 2025.

Tip! To fill up the form in English, choose the English language from the up-right corner of the form.

Solidaarisuushankkeiden teematiistait

Työpajakertojen ympärille järjestämme lisäksi Solidaarisuushankkeiden teematiistait eli kolme temaattista etäkoulutusta. Klikkaudu tiistaisin klo 17–19 linjoille inspiroitumaan ja kuulemaan lisää solidaarisuusprojekteista, hankkeen taloudenpidosta sekä hakujärjestelmästä. Teematiistait ovat kaikille ryhmille avoimia ja niille voi osallistua, vaikkei osallistuisi työpajoihin muuten. 

  • Ti 27.4. Näin me sen teimme! 

Valo Vesikauriin innostustyöpaja solidaarisuusprojekteihin. Heidän oma hankkeensa tukee transnuoria saamaan äänensä kuuluviin. Hanke sai rahoituksen viime vuoden hakukierroksella. 

  • Ti 11.5. Kati Inkisen kyselyhetki 

Mikä mietityttää hankeohjeissa, rahoitussäännöissä tai muussa? Kati Inkinen, ohjelma-asiantuntija (OPH), Euroopan solidaarisuusjoukoista vastaa. 

  •  Ti 18.5. Taloushuolet pois! 

Solidaarisuushankkeen tehneen Jana Turkin vinkit taloudenpitoon. 

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