LLinE Lifelong Learning in Europe

Study Visits

Some of the study visits are for limited number of participants. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Finnish Youth Cooperation Allianssi
Host in the bus: Sanna Raiskio

Allianssi is an independent non-governmental, non-profit umbrella organisation whose membership is open to all democratic nation-wide organisations dealing with youth issues. Allianssi offers a variety of activities, including educational services to local youth workers and organisations and information for young people and local youth information centres. Allianssi also runs a unique Youth Policy Library, the only one of its kind in the Nordic countries, as well as the Youth Info House web service which facilitates access to youth studies resources andpromotes internet skills and networking among youth workers and those interested in the field.

For further information, please visit www.alli.fi (in English, Finnish, Swedish)

EnterpriseHelsinki
Host in the bus: Anneli Kajanto

EnterpriseHelsinki is an organisation for entrepreneurs and those wishing to start their own business in the Helsinki metropolitan area. It offers a variety of services from advice on business ideas and business plans to training on relevant issues. As part of Regional Business Services for Immigrants EnterpriseHelsinki offers training, consultation and information sessions about entrepreneurship for immigrants planning on starting their own business in the Helsinki region.

For further information, please visit www.yrityshelsinki.fi (in Finnish)

Finnish Diverse Learners’ Association
Host in the bus: Pekka Sallila

The Finnish Diverse Learners’ Association is an umbrella and advocacy organisation for diverse learners. It also provides advice for health and education professionals and employers on issues related to diverse learners. The Helsinki branch of Finnish Diverse Learners’ Association offers a variety of courses, advice, training, leisure time activities and guidance for children and adults with learning and communication difficulties caused by dyslexia, for example.

For further information, please visit www.lukihero.fi (in Finnish and Swedish)

SETA
Host in the bus: Tiina Nuotio

SETA is a non-governmental LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersexed) rights organisation with member organisations throughout Finland. An expert on the diversity of sexual orientation and gender, SETA and its Transgender Support Centre provide social services, training and youth work, as well as consultations for health and education professionals, schools and educational institutions on encountering diversity.

For further information, please visit www.seta.fi (in English)