December Newsletter – Christmas Greetings from Liiveri
December newsletter topics: The year of the Youth Division: new beginnings and experiments Hire a young developer – apply for funding! When the village shop disappears and is reborn – the self-service model offers a new opportunity See the list of those who received funding – 20 new recipients of support Granted support by municipality Prameet schools – Youth Leader theme application open until the end of January! Government spring meeting dates Regional administration reform causes a break in rural development support […]
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish the funding received when the ELY Centre has made an official decision on them. The decisions made by the ELY Centre between 20 October and 14 December 2025 are listed below. Project grants Investments in the development of the rural operating environment Koivulakson Vesi Oy – Purchase and installation of an automatic backup power generator Koskuen Nuorisoseura ry. – Relocation of the summer theatre auditorium Cooperation projects between young farmers and business Finvibes Consulting Oy – Cooperation in a business group project Business grants Full-time […]
A walk into the future through the eyes of a young person
“On Thursday, November 13, 2025, we gathered in the Seurala yard in Pojanluoma for a future walk. At the beginning of the event, we toured the yard of the Seurala village hall and discussed its possibilities and various development ideas. Due to the windy and drizzly weather, we quickly moved indoors to take a closer look at what needs to be taken into account when designing the yard, and how the project can be implemented sustainably. My thoughts were directed directly towards how to make the yard more comfortable for children and young people. […]
Sustainable use of peatlands opens up new opportunities for villages
Peatland restoration goals are significant in Finland, and villages can play a surprisingly large role in their implementation. Peatlands offer village communities diverse opportunities, especially for the development of nature tourism and recreational use. For example, fire basins built in peat areas can be part of the villages’ preparedness and safety, which emphasizes the multifunctionality of the areas. According to Jaakko Liinamaa of the Forest Centre, small actors in villages – such as village clubs, associations and other active communities – […]
Sustainable events are born from planning, collaboration and a positive attitude
Village and association events play an important role in building community, but they are increasingly seen as places to promote environmental responsibility. Sustainable event production does not only mean sorting waste, but a holistic way of thinking that takes into account ecological, social and cultural perspectives. Currently, the Seinäjoki District is focusing on improving the ecology of the area and special attention is paid to environmental friendliness when organizing events. The themes are related to the ongoing District […]
September newsletter – autumn news
October newsletter topics: Green village gate event 26.11.2025 in Seinäjoki Village goods rental shops on display! Buyers receive support to prepare for a corporate acquisition See the list of those who received funding – 19 new recipients of support Making the village look like young people! Youth Leader theme search ongoing until the end of October Upcoming board meetings New website offers up-to-date information on the sustainable use of peatlands Save time, improve economy – Micro-enterprise digital leap information dissemination project starts The Culture Bank invites […]
Trial support speeds up the start of cut flower cultivation
Eini Laukkanen grows cut flowers in open ground in Ylistaro, Seinäjoki. She assembles bouquets of the flowers she grows for sale, which have already sold well in their first summer. – I have been surprised by how much demand there is for local flowers. I have only advertised my business on my Instagram and a couple of times on Facebook in the open grape radios of Seinäjoki and Ylistaro. Still, there have been a lot of inquiries, she says with satisfaction. The idea of cutting flowers […]
August newsletter – read Liiver news
Topics in the August newsletter: LocalTapiola donates €20,000 to Liiver's Youth Leader Liiver provides money for community security and preparedness investments An international youth project is launched under the leadership of Noora Ekosparraamo is launching – register to join! See the list of those who have received funding – 18 new recipients There is a threat that the conditions for a good life will be cut from 4,300 villages A study trip to Pirkanmaa, workshops… You can read the newsletter here.
Lakeuden Elämysliikunta's equipment storage offers opportunities to try new sports.
New equipment with Liiveri funding The equipment warehouse of Lakeuden Elämysliikunta ry, located on the shores of Lake Kyrkösjärvi, offers a wide variety of play, sports and hiking equipment for everyone to use. Liiveri has given the association support for the renovation of the equipment warehouse. With the help of the funding, one side of the warehouse was made warmer and the versatility of the equipment was increased. Katrin Tiittanen, secretary of the association’s board, says that new equipment purchases include skis, snowshoes and kick sleds. Also walking poles, […]
June newsletter – read Liiver news
Topics for the summer 2025 newsletter: Anna-Sofia joins the Liiver team for the summer The Village Hall will be taken care of for future generations See the list of those who received funding - 9 new Youth Leader grants for 10 projects Board meetings in autumn 2025 Liiver office closed in July You can read the newsletter here.