The community artwork was built in Wilhola's yard in Jalasjärvi
The project was implemented in cooperation with local youth. During the summer of 2021, as part of Liiver's Buustia goes Art themed project, a communal work of art that reflects youth was built in the yard of Nuorisotalo Wilhola. The artist Mikki Paajanen was hired for the production of the piece, who designed and built the final piece in collaboration with local youth. The idea for a communal work of art was born when the MLL association of Jalasjärvi started planning a new type of activity, the aim of which was [...]
At SilverHill's stable, the well-being of horses and people is taken into account
Joint trips are planned by the entire stable community. Photo: SilverHill's stable The SilverHill's stable located in Ylistaro is a communal stable that focuses on personal guidance, emotional skills training and increasing well-being. Being involved in stable activities brings children and young people positive experiences and it strengthens their self-esteem. The investment support granted by Liiver played an important role in the initial stages of the operation. Elina Hopevauori, who works as an entrepreneur at SilverHills's stable, has worked almost all her life with horses [...]
For Niko Luokkakallio, the Young Local Activist of the Year Honorable Mention
Niko Luokkakallio from Jalasjärvi received the Young Local Activist of the Year honorable mention on Wednesday, September 29. at the Suomen Kylät ry remote award gala. The event was organized in connection with the national Rural Parliament in Kurika. Niko Luokkakallio, who was the director of Jokipii Nuorisoseura ry's drama club and was responsible for the club's activities, has been involved in the youth club's activities since 2016. In addition, he has been responsible for Nuorisoseurantalo Alane's reservations and maintaining the website and Facebook pages. Leader Liiver's […]
Climate wise - young people as developers theme project
Climate wise—youth as developers theme project application 20.9.-24.10.2021. More information
Speed to fiber optics? - Mikko is sparring!
The goal of South Ostrobothnia's Leader groups is to make fiber optic available to as many companies and residents in South Ostrobothnia as possible. At the end of 2019, 401 TP3T of the region's households were covered by fixed broadband (speed 100 Mbit/s) in South Ostrobothnia, while the figure for all of Finland was 641 TP3T. - Households and companies need a fast, high-quality and reliable data connection when the number of electronic services online increases. In addition, multi-location housing and [...]
Now funding for new projects
Leader is about trying community development ideas in practice. Now there is a chance for that again, when funding is again granted to the communities' Leader projects. There is support for both development and investments. Liveri is now supporting the development of village cooperation in Ylistaro and improving the skills of accounting offices, the development of the District area and the renewal of food stories. With our help, young people and artists have been hired as community reformers. Does the corona virus increase remote working, staying at home and […]
The voice of young people and internationality are important to Tarja Pienimäki
For Tarja Pienimäki, chairman of Liiver's board, the development of the countryside and her own region are matters of the heart. Pienimäki works in his civilian profession as a private consultant at Develop Train Oy, and he has served as Liiver's chairman since 2018. A lot has already been accomplished in his chairmanship, which started three years ago. - Operations have been booming. The Leader activity has been impressive in the region and thanks to it we have been successful [...]
An electric tricycle expands the territory of many
Last March, Jalasjärvi Kehitysvammainten Tuki ry received the expected shipment. The electric tricycle was a valuable purchase, but very necessary and will benefit many. The association had prepared for a several-year project, but Liiver's funding made the acquisition possible in a faster schedule. Ella and Kristiina Riskumäki have already been able to enjoy bicycle trips on an electric tricycle. -A big thank you to everyone who has helped us with this purchase, the treasurer of the association […]
Peurala's picture board route brings local knowledge to those hungry for history
When the municipality of Ilmajoki turned 150 years old, the Peurala village association came up with the idea of a picture board route opening up the history of the village. Leader project funding was applied for the history board route and the project was completed in the summer of 2019. Heikki Koskimies, chairman of the Peurala village club, is happy that it is possible to get support for the implementation of the development project as well. The history board route of Peurala consists of 15 picture boards, which are placed at the places of events relevant to the subjects of the boards. -The boards open up local recent history and bring […]
A village trip to Ylistaro? - AsKy's Johanna advises the best summer holiday destinations nearby
Even on a short day trip, you can get away from everyday life and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. "Johannat", Johanna Koivusalo and Johanna Punkari of Ylistaro Asemanseutun Kehittämisyhdistys AsKy ry suggest the most interesting summer destinations in their vicinity, where you can enjoy the day without congestion and rush. This summer Ylistaro Asemanseutun Kehittämisyhdistys AsKy ry will hold the Asemazing Race competition. In the Asemazing Race, you travel by bike or on foot looking for points marked on the map in the Asemanseutu area. […]