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.
May newsletter – read Liiver news
Topics of the spring 2025 newsletter: The diverse Lamminjärvi area is developed through cooperation The association - answers the survey on eco-deeds and development needs With heart and professional skills - Social entrepreneurship requires courage Young people created a summer job for themselves See the list of those who received funding - 19 new Youth Leader grants received for 14 projects Creative learning about science and art Board meetings in autumn 2025 Upcoming events You can read the newsletter here. […]
With heart and professionalism – Social entrepreneurship requires courage
Recently, many social enterprises have been founded. One of them is Satakielen Palvelut oy, which provides various social services, such as family work, enhanced family work, support services and support services for young people in after-care. The fact that a year and a half after the company was founded, it employs three employees in addition to three entrepreneurs is a testament to its strong start. Establishment and growth of the company Entrepreneur Tiia Wallin changed […]
Improving village safety through a village project
Reijo Hämäläinen from Kurikka served as a member of the board of directors of Liiver for six years. When the term was up, he left the activities, but a certain interest in it remained. So he returned to the board this year as a representative of the city of Kurikka, when the opportunity was offered. – Everything is developing forward, so of course I agreed to be involved again to see what things could be implemented together, he […]
Silverhills is a constantly evolving stable for equestrian guidance and equine-assisted social rehabilitation.
The operations of the Silverhills stable have developed over the years, both through the studies of entrepreneur Elina Hopeavuori and through the resources added to the farm with Liiver’s support. In 2016, Elina Hopeavuori bought a horse stable in Mäki-Pohto, Ylistaro, with Liiver’s investment support. The Silverhills stable offers riding therapy and horse-assisted social rehabilitation for clients of child welfare, social care and healthcare. The stable also offers riding instruction for small groups. Hopeavuori says that the stable’s operations have […]