Operational Innovators Diploma for Lakeuden Ursa ry
The board of directors of the University of Liiver awarded the 2026 diploma to the Lakeuden Ursa Association in recognition of its long-term work in increasing the accessibility of astronomy and the association’s systematic and innovative activities. Lakeuden Ursa has brought the hobby of stargazing and the wonders of space within reach of the residents of the Space Capital and nearby municipalities. The association’s activities make exploring the universe accessible and experiential – literally broadening people’s perspectives. The observatory, built decades ago, is still […]
The Ursa Minor brings the starry sky close
The starry sky has always fascinated people, and Lakeuden Ursa has been active around it in Seinäjoki for forty years. In recent years, Lakeuden Ursa's activities have been renewed. As a result, the association has grown to a community of nearly 170 members, which is one of the four largest stargazing associations in Finland in terms of membership. The easily accessible hobby invites enthusiasts of all ages to join. The association's most visible feature is the Sahanneva Observatory, […]
Darts board, digital mixer, fishing boat... See what Youth Leader support was awarded for in February!
Darts board, digital mixer, fishing boat… See what Youth Leader support was awarded for in February! We publish the recipients of Youth Leader support five times a year. This list includes those who received decisions in February 2026: Youth groups Honkakylä youth – Fishing boat Jalasjärvi high school student union – Darts board and board games Seinäjoki yhteiskoulu sykkivaxit – Double basketball shoot Ylistaro high school student union – Development of event lighting Young entrepreneurship Eero yard work – […]
Did you know this from the background of village security work?
The work carried out by the Leader regions of South Ostrobothnia to develop village safety and preparedness is not a coincidence. A provincial expert group has been operating in the background for years, with representatives from the rescue service, the Voluntary Rescue Service (Vapepa), the Finnish Red Cross, the municipal sector, and the Villages of South Ostrobothnia and village developers from the Leader regions. The village safety group is currently planning, among other things, a large preparedness event for autumn 2026. The aim of the event is to provide an understanding of the current security situation and the work of village communities […]
What does village development bring to your mind?
Are you dreaming of a common place in your village to organize events, gather and have fun? Could the villagers benefit from building new sports facilities? Are you thinking about new services to be implemented in the village to increase the village association's finances? Does it occur to you that the village landscape could be cleaned up by clearing bushes and a professional could draw up a plan on how to make the environment more comfortable and attractive for potential new residents. Have you considered renewable energy when paying the village hall's electricity bills?
Preparedness tools for villages and neighborhoods have been brought together – Kylävara connects local communities to the overall security chain
The uncertain security situation has prompted many communities to consider how to better prepare for various disruptions. Households are being instructed to put together a 72-hour home reserve. Now communities also have their own preparedness toolkit: Kylävara. The toolkit, implemented as the Kylävara.fi website, provides information and practical instructions to support local preparedness and security work. Knowing how to act in disruptions also increases the sense of security. Kylävara’s tools are helpful when local […]
Villages are the safest place to live in the world
In South Ostrobothnia, villages are organizing to manage disruptions. Village security teams established in villages will speed up the provision of assistance in sparsely populated areas in the event of accidents and disruptions. The voluntary security work of villages and the preparation carried out in rural areas are also part of the crisis resilience of the entire society. Village communities are interested in bringing together different security expertise into a team to manage disruptions and speed up the provision of assistance. The village security teams operate voluntarily, like neighborly help, and if necessary, with the assistance of the authorities or the situation management of the Voluntary Rescue Service (Vapepa). Accident- […]
Liiveri newsletter – Current events from the beginning of the year
Topics of the first newsletter of 2026: Leader activities in Finland for 30 years – follow and participate in the events of the anniversary year! Liiver's funding guidelines for 2026 – maximum support calculated Responsible green plants from Alavalli Do you want to understand artificial intelligence? – Learn the basics with a free online course Those who have received funding to work in Tomina! Get yourself a summer job Develop your operations with the free Ekosparraamo! Publishing the village's resources Come and get to know the projects in Jalasjärvi Liiver's annual meeting Newsletter […]
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish those that have received funding when the Centre for Vitality (formerly the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) has made an official decision on them. The decisions made between 15 December 2025 and 15 February 2026 are listed below. Project grants Cooperation projects for the development of rural services and the operating environment Jalasjärvi 4H Association – Youth Entrepreneurship Path Investments in the development of the rural operating environment Koskuen Village Association – Improving the air conditioning system at the Koskuen village hall Smart villages cooperation projects ILMAJOKI MUNICIPALITY – Ilmajoki city centre […]
Want to understand artificial intelligence? – Learn the basics with a free online course
Are you wondering what impact artificial intelligence will have on your work or life? Do you want to know what artificial intelligence actually is? Are you wondering how artificial intelligence will affect us in the future? A free online course has been compiled for the open DigiCampus learning platform, which will help you understand what artificial intelligence is and how it can change your work. The course has been compiled as part of a project aimed at entrepreneurs, but it is open to everyone and covers the basics of artificial intelligence in general. […]