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 […]
Mari Mäki-Karviasta, Chairman of Liiver
The annual meeting of the Liiveri Development Association elected Mari Mäki-Karvia from Jalasjärvi as the association's new chairwoman. Mäki-Karvia has previously served as vice chairwoman of the Liiveri board and a board member. She is an active association activist, who is, among other things, the chairwoman of the Jalasjärvi Society. The previous chairwoman of Liiveri, Päivi Alaniska, has completed the maximum number of years that can be served on the Liiveri board. New members were elected to the board. Elina Kouhia was elected as a full member to represent the residents of the area […]
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, […]
Meirä Summer Outings – Organize a summer event for young people! – Youth Leader theme call open until the end of May 2026!
May call: Meirä Summer Escapes – Organize a summer event for young people! Do you dream of being able to plan, organize and implement your own event – and at the same time do something meaningful in your own community? Meirä Summer Escapes invites you to join us! The May theme call encourages young people to come up with ideas and implement summer events for young people with the help of Youth Leader support. What is Meirä Summer Escapes? The Meirä Summer Escapes theme call inspires young people to take action and organize summer events in their own village […]
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 – […]
Kvarken youth in the Liiver region
The genuine involvement of young people strengthens the vitality of the entire region. Young people are not just the future – they are the developers of today, it became clear at the first international meeting of the Young Bridge Builders – Andra sidan av Kvarken project in the Liiveri region in February 2026. The meeting brought together representatives and board members of the youth divisions of Leader Liiveri, Leader Suupohja and the Swedish Leader Lappland in the Liiveri region. The core of the three-day visit was the youth […]
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- […]