New chairwoman Mari Mäki-Karvia: “I liked the positive atmosphere in Leader activities right from the start”
Mari Mäki-Karvia from the village of Hirvijärvi in Jalasjärvi has started as the chairwoman of the Liiver board. Mäki-Karvia has seen Leader activities from many different perspectives: through work, association activities and board work. Mäki-Karvia has now started her fourth year on the Liiver board and for the last two years she has served as vice chairwoman. – We have worked closely with the previous chairwoman, Päivi Alaniska, and I have been involved in meetings either alongside her or […]
See the list of those who received funding
We will publish those that have received funding when the Vitality Centre (formerly the ELY Centre) has made an official decision on them. The decisions made between 16 February and 23 March 2026 are listed below. Project grants Development project to be implemented as a small project Jalasjärvi 4H Association – 4H history alive Lakeuden Ursa Association – Safe under the stars – Lakeuden Ursa’s safety and preparedness project Finnish Migration Museum Support Association – Virtaa communication Ostrobothnia Sports and Sports PLU […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]