Youth making a change

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

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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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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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“When you get to talk to friends and family about things that are important to you, it’s already making an impact and really important. There are many ways to make an impact, everyone will find their own.” – Ella, 16, Finland
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“I would like to create change through media projects, such as television, radio and social media. At the moment, everyone uses social media and that is why I consider it very important to use it to make an impact.” – Kutawila, 18, Zambia
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"Children being future pillars of the nation should unite and face these issues and warn about these. If we do this, we can also influence the upcoming generations." – Banisha, 16, Nepal
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“I challenge you to take a stand on things in all the circles where you are involved: No need to be shy about talking about things. Express your thoughts and feelings, because that is how you will be heard.” – Eleazar, 16, Guatemala
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"Young people need to be able to make an impact, because literally young people are the future - we will live here in the future - and that is why it is important for us to advocate for the future we will have." – Kaisla, 16, Finland
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“I would like to impact the decision makers. They need to invest more in children’s and young people’s well-being.” – Manyi, 16, Guatemala
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"The issue I have made an impact on so far is the importance of everyone's participation: people with disabilities need to be involved in decision-making at all levels in our communities." – Mercy, 23, Zambia
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