Youth making a change

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

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Dark blue text When you feel safe.

Young people all over the world experience unsafety.
Together we build a safer world!

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Close-up of a young person looking towards, they have a beanie and a t-shirt. Dark blue text When you feel safe.
Young person from Finland.
”Everyone should have a safe place where they can be, for example at home or with friends. That there is some safe place where you can always be.” – Aimi, 15, Oulu
Young person from Kenya.
”I feel safe and I can relax when I’m with my group members and we are talking.” – Faith Purity, 19, Nairobi
Young person from Finland.
”My family, friends and my own physical fitness make me feel safe. And the fact that I feel safe at school, because I go there every day.” – Tim, 15, Espoo
Young person from Kenya.
”I feel safe when I call my mum and hear that she is safe and my family is safe.” – Joseph, 19, Nairobi
Young person from Finland.
”I feel safe when there is no harassment, or mental or physical violence.” – Vanni, 14, Oulu
Young person from Kenya.
“What makes me feel safe are the people who surround me. Undugu has created an opportunity for us with our association. So it makes me feel safe.“ – Miriam, 17, Nairobi
Young person from Finland.
”Feeling safe is when you are part of society. Knowing that you’re not alone, but you can also manage on your own.” – Siiri, 13, Espoo
Young person from Kenya.
”My dreams for the future is to have my community move from where we are to a safer generation. And to also have a good life, good health and a good family.” – Tabitha, 21, Nairobi
Young person from Finland.
“What makes me feel safe is family, friends and a safe atmosphere. Knowing that no one is going to say anything offensive.” – Aava, 13, Espoo
"When we are referred to as youth, we all fit into that category. Whatever challenges they in Finland encounter, is what we also encounter here.” – Dennis, 20, Nairobi
"When we are referred to as youth, we all fit into that category. Whatever challenges they in Finland encounter, is what we also encounter here.” – Dennis, 20, Nairobi

Taksvärkki / ODW Finland

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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Global Education

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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Role models from Nairobi share their experiences in a new exhibition

Kenyan youth are the main protagonists of the exhibition consisting of photos, videos and a VR experience.

Valokuvassa nuori nairobilainen nainen on kääntynyt katsomaan kohti kameraa. Naisella on vaaleansininen paita ja pitkät mustat hiukset. Kuvan päällä on teksti From zero to hero.

Everyone faces difficulties in life. What can help in a difficult and contradictory situation?

Welcome to the exhibition organized jointly by Helinä Rautavaara museum, Undugu Kenya and Taksvärkki in Espoo 21.3.2024–31.1.2026

From Zero to Hero exhibition

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