What is Taksvärkki?
- The original Taksvärkki fundraising campaign has been used to promote young people’s rights since 1967.
- On Taksvärkki Day young people work for one day. Earnings from the work are donated to the Taksvärkki fundraising campaign.
- Taksvärkki Day can be organized anytime during the school year.
Together we build a safer world
Young people all over the world experience unsafety. The hope for life without fear connects young people around the world.
We use the proceeds of the Taksvärkki fundraising campaign to support the work with young people in six countries. In Kenya, the Undugu organization improves the lives and safety of young people living and working on the streets.
”I feel safe, when I’m surrounded with good friends.”
Tabitha, 21, Nairobi
The proceeds from the Taksvärkki fundraising are used to support young people making an impact. We increase the feeling of safety in the life of young people for example in the following ways:
15 €
For 15 euros, three girls receive a packet of durable sanitary pads. In Nepalese schools young people combat discrimination against girls and organize menstrual health education where also boys participate.
75 €
For 75 euros, one young person in Guatemala can attend a year-long human rights and civic education course. Young people learn to defend their rights and demand that adults and decision-makers take action for young people.
100 €
For 100 euros, a climate initiative by a youth association in Kenya receives starting money. For example, young people cultivate tree seedlings and plant them along roadsides.
Materials for teachers
Learning materials, workshops and video clips.
Global citizenship education for schools.
Enroll your school
Organize a traditional Taksvärkki Day where everyone works for one day to support youth in Kenya or help your students to organize their own fundraising event.
How it all works in Taksvärkki fundraising
Taksvärkki (ODW) fundraising
Youth in Finland raise funds by working for a day and donating their pay to Taksvärkki campaign.
Partner organizations
The proceeds from the Taksvärkki fundraising are used to support youth advocacy work in Guatemala, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal and Sierra Leone. Taksvärkki’s partner organization’s projects promote equality.
Promoting youth participation
Young people work together with adults and decision-makers. Taksvärkki supports conditions for young people to participate in the development of their own communities.