One picture sums up what was achieved in a year
Yes, there are plenty of ideas! Last year, we advised a hundred entrepreneurs on questions related to business support. We received the same number of project inquiries. These and other key figures for 2018 can be seen in one picture.
The year 2018 was a celebration of awards
In December, it is good to pause for a moment to sum up the past. This year we have been repeatedly reminded of one of the best parts of Leader work: we get to follow great stories about local people, companies and communities up close. The valuable work of our partners has not gone unnoticed by others, as recognition has rained down on both the companies and associations we support. Mukula ry, which has united the people of Jalasjärvi for decades, received the Artturi Leinonen Prize. […]
Keys to a good life
People drive hundreds of kilometers to get to a good restaurant, and working together makes the Dutch part of the South Ostrobothnian village community. Community is good for the individual, but Liiver's survey also revealed surprising social effects: those who volunteered in projects rated their work ability as better than the average Finn. The respondents said that volunteer work has a positive effect on mental well-being, social relationships, and a sense of belonging. And when social isolation becomes more important than being overweight […]
How to involve residents?
Leader funding creates 200 new sports facilities a year. The skate park opened in Jalasjärvi this summer is a model example of cooperation between the city, the third sector and residents. Consultation with residents is strongly enshrined in the new Municipal Act. Instead of an obligation, participation can also be viewed as an opportunity. In that case, the Leader project becomes a practical tool. This is exactly what happened in Jalasjärvi, where a handsome skate park was built on the shore of Lake Lamminjärvi with the help of the entire community. The idea was initiated by Mukula […]
Henua from Seinäjoki wants to get to the top
The organic cosmetics boom is raging. Anu Nurmela and Jenni Tuominen's Henua Organics is also aiming to spread the phenomenon to the world. The sisters' achievement stems from a common ideology, passion and enthusiasm. The purpose is to get people to pay attention to ecology and the wonderful moments of everyday life, typical of southern Poznan. On your own path Henua's story began when cosmetologist Jenni Tuominen developed severe skin problems on her neck. It made a major consumer of cosmetics question the products […]
The first thing is to say
Customer orientation is a recurring theme in almost all organizations' speeches, but are we living out our values in reality? We asked our customers for their opinion. The results rose to a commendable level in all areas, with an overall customer service rating of nine. “Although we expected reasonably good feedback, the end result was still a nice surprise. We are very pleased with this show of trust,” says Liiver's Executive Director Sinikka Koivumäki. Bureaucracy still needs to be dismantled But there is also room for improvement in the system. […]
5 reasons why it's worth it to do talko work
Liiver's projects moved people for more than 10,000 cooking hours last year. In addition to economic effects, volunteering affects people's mental and physical well-being. We listed five researched reasons why kökke is worthwhile. 1. It prolongs life. Several studies have shown that volunteering predicts a longer lifespan. Among other things, the drop in blood pressure in volunteers is of the same magnitude as in people who start a regular [...]