Youth making a change

Operation A Day´s Work Finland promotes human rights and active citizenship of youth

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Together, let’s address discrimination faced by people with disabilities

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Nepalilainen poika seisoo ulkona ja katsoo kameraan.

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Operation A Day’s Work Finland (Taksvärkki ry) is a Finnish non-governmental organisation engaged in development cooperation and global education since 1967.

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ODW Finland produces learning materials and study packages for teachers and educators. We inform about the life of children and young people while seeking to dismantle stereotypes of life in the global South.

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Development Cooperation

The objective of ODW Finland’s development cooperation programme is to promote youth rights and the participation of young people in society as well as active citizenship.

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The key to a better life is education made possible by literacy.

The Lukuralli Readathon campaign encourages children in Finland to read while promoting understanding of the importance of literacy and education.

Logossa teksti Lukuralli Läsloppet.
Lukuralli Readathon
Piirroskuvassa gaselli ja kirjapino.

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"People are discriminated against because of ethnicity or disability. My dream is to be a teacher. As a teacher, I could address bullying and unequal treatment at school. I would increase students’ understanding of inequality." – Nirjala, 17, Nepal
"People are discriminated against because of ethnicity or disability. My dream is to be a teacher. As a teacher, I could address bullying and unequal treatment at school. I would increase students’ understanding of inequality." – Nirjala, 17, Nepal
"I think youth with disability know best what they want to change. People with disability can be part of change when they present their creative ideas and participate in decision-making in their communities." – Musa, 18, Zambia
"I think youth with disability know best what they want to change. People with disability can be part of change when they present their creative ideas and participate in decision-making in their communities." – Musa, 18, Zambia
Nuori lähikuvassa.
"Youth with disability can be part of making a change. Youth need to be able to express their views on issues that concern themselves." – Ndenda, 17, Malawi
"We need to take seriously the views and challenges of youth with disability. Young people need to be involved in decision-making. If the ideas of young people with disabilities are taken into account, then their lives and those of their community as a whole can change for the better." – Madalo, 18, Malawi
"We need to take seriously the views and challenges of youth with disability. Young people need to be involved in decision-making. If the ideas of young people with disabilities are taken into account, then their lives and those of their community as a whole can change for the better." – Madalo, 18, Malawi
"I think youth can make a great impact through social media. By vlogging, speaking about one’s opinions and sharing thoughts. Youth with disability can make a difference in similar ways. Of course, if you have to get somewhere, then there is the question of accessibility. Like can you get there, the atmosphere and if you can bring an assistant." – Ronja, 14, Finland
"I think youth can make a great impact through social media. By vlogging, speaking about one’s opinions and sharing thoughts. Youth with disability can make a difference in similar ways. Of course, if you have to get somewhere, then there is the question of accessibility. Like can you get there, the atmosphere and if you can bring an assistant." – Ronja, 14, Finland
"The participation of people with disabilities must be taken seriously. Their opinions must not be ignored." – Madalitso, 18, Malawi
"The participation of people with disabilities must be taken seriously. Their opinions must not be ignored." – Madalitso, 18, Malawi
"I want to be a public speaker. I can make an impact and change things by speaking about them. So that young people with disabilities see themselves as part of the community and as part of the solution to any social problem." – Jeff, 18, Zambia
"I want to be a public speaker. I can make an impact and change things by speaking about them. So that young people with disabilities see themselves as part of the community and as part of the solution to any social problem." – Jeff, 18, Zambia
"How can youth make a change in this world. Well one way is to run in every election once you turn 18. If you win, you can bring out your opinions. In general, you can question the structures and norms of society, it already helps a lot." – Emma, 18, Suomi
"How can youth make a change in this world. Well one way is to run in every election once you turn 18. If you win, you can bring out your opinions. In general, you can question the structures and norms of society, it already helps a lot." – Emma, 18, Suomi
"I want adults to take youth more into account. I want them to listen to our suggestions for improvement." – Chifuniro, 17, Malawi
"I want adults to take youth more into account. I want them to listen to our suggestions for improvement." – Chifuniro, 17, Malawi
"Maybe fear can prevent one from making a change. If you have never seen a person like yourself out there making a change. Maybe one could overcome that fear if for example in an advertisement for an event they saw different people and a message saying that everyone is welcome." Amalia, 16, Finland
"Maybe fear can prevent one from making a change. If you have never seen a person like yourself out there making a change. Maybe one could overcome that fear if for example in an advertisement for an event they saw different people and a message saying that everyone is welcome." Amalia, 16, Finland
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