Ilmaisuyksiköt

Ilmaisuyksiköt is a Finnish non-profit organization dedicated to promoting free software and open knowledge. Founded in 1994, the organization aims to raise awareness about the benefits of free software and to support its development and use. Ilmaisuyksiköt operates through various initiatives, including the distribution of free software, organizing events and workshops, and providing technical support to users.

The organization's primary focus is on educating the public about free software and open knowledge. Ilmaisuyksiköt believes that free software empowers users by giving them control over their technology, fostering innovation, and reducing costs. The group advocates for the use of free software in public sector institutions, schools, and other organizations, promoting a culture of open knowledge and collaboration.

Ilmaisuyksiköt also engages in advocacy work, lobbying for policies that support the use of free software. The organization collaborates with other free software advocacy groups both nationally and internationally, sharing resources and knowledge to strengthen the free software movement.

The group's activities are supported by membership fees, donations, and grants. Ilmaisuyksiköt operates on a volunteer basis, with members contributing their time and expertise to the organization's goals. The organization is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and has a network of local chapters across the country. Ilmaisuyksiköt is a member of the Software Freedom Conservancy, a global network of organizations that support the free software movement.