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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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“I want to influence my own age group and show them why it is important to influence themes that are important to me.“ - Siiri, 12, Finland
“I want to influence my own age group and show them why it is important to influence themes that are important to me.“ - Siiri, 12, Finland
“Sometimes I gather all the young ones around here and I talk to them and I tell them that education is the best thing for a woman.” - Mamie, 15, Sierra Leone
“Sometimes I gather all the young ones around here and I talk to them and I tell them that education is the best thing for a woman.” - Mamie, 15, Sierra Leone
“Influencing can be something really small. Small steps make a big change.” - Rudrakshi, 13, Finland
“Influencing can be something really small. Small steps make a big change.” - Rudrakshi, 13, Finland
“Allow girls to learn. When a girl has been educated it is very important for the community.” - Lansana, 20, Sierra Leone
“Allow girls to learn. When a girl has been educated it is very important for the community.” - Lansana, 20, Sierra Leone
“I believe in my own little corner I will create a change.” - Kadiatu, 24, Sierra Leone
“I believe in my own little corner I will create a change.” - Kadiatu, 24, Sierra Leone
“Everyone can make an impact and it can start with really small actions and it’s easiest to start with things that are important to you. There are so many ways to influence .” - Aava, 12, Finland
“Everyone can make an impact and it can start with really small actions and it’s easiest to start with things that are important to you. There are so many ways to influence .” - Aava, 12, Finland
“When I advocate something and it happens, it gives me strength and makes me want to do more.“ - Fatu, 15, Sierra Leone
“When I advocate something and it happens, it gives me strength and makes me want to do more.“ - Fatu, 15, Sierra Leone
“It’s important to end female genital mutilation. Education is the best. I’m proud of my education. I’m proud of myself, how I’m sensitizing my peers at school. I would like to do advocacy work through drama." - Aminata, 14, Sierra Leone
“It’s important to end female genital mutilation. Education is the best. I’m proud of my education. I’m proud of myself, how I’m sensitizing my peers at school. I would like to do advocacy work through drama." - Aminata, 14, Sierra Leone
“Because of my education I have learnt how to be confident, how women can be strong. Women don’t have to depend on men no more, you can stand on your own. When a man puts 2000 leones, you can put 5000.” - Adama, 25, Sierra Leone
“Because of my education I have learnt how to be confident, how women can be strong. Women don’t have to depend on men no more, you can stand on your own. When a man puts 2000 leones, you can put 5000.” - Adama, 25, Sierra Leone
“Knowing my rights is a privilege. It’s power, knowledge is power. We aim at people knowing their rights.” - Ansu, 28, Sierra Leone
“Knowing my rights is a privilege. It’s power, knowledge is power. We aim at people knowing their rights.” - Ansu, 28, Sierra Leone