Youth making a change

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

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when young people are well.

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Kaksi nuorta seisoo ulkona lähekkäin ja katsoo kohti. Toisella on punainen t-paita ja toisella päässään valkoinen huivi.

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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“In the future I want to advance my school. This would be possible, when I have good mental health.” - Wilford, 18, Malawi
Photo of a young person.
“Dare to do what you love. If you need help, don't be afraid to ask for it.” -Aapo, 15, Finland
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“Since I joined the youth club my life has changed a lot. I have learnt a lot that I did not know previously.” -Sumiya, 15, Malawi
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"It’s really important that no one downplays these problems, not even the young people themselves. It would also be important to do preventive work and talk about the mental health of young people." -Vuokko, 18, Finland
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"You see a lot of young people on social media who are feeling unwell. There’s also a lot of bullying on social media." -Elena, 18, Finland
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“The community leaders, and other community structures should empower young people to speak up more about mental health issues.” -Saudyati, 20, Malawi
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"The mental well-being of young people is undermined by the fact that not everyone is accepted as they are." -Terhi, 15, Finland
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“Spending time with your friends, you forget your mental problems.” -Luwiza, 17, Malawi
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“We are young, after all. We have curiosity, which we should try to use to understand each other, not to mock each other.” -Marita, 15, Finland
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“The things that would help the youth to have the best mental health, is for them to be in the right social groups. And also, being involved in sporting activities.” - Honest, 27, Malawi
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"Community leaders, chiefs, religious leaders and any other structures should he helpful and open to hearing out the youth issues.” - Lightone, 30, Malawi