nuorisotoimintaan
Nuorisotoimintaan, meaning youth work, is a field of public and community activities aimed at supporting young people in their upbringing, learning and participation. In Finland, nuorisotoiminta covers non-formal education, leisure activities and civic engagement, and is carried out by municipalities, youth centers (nuorisotilat), youth associations, schools and NGOs.
Purpose and scope: to promote well-being, safety, equal opportunities, and participation in society; to provide safe
Settings and actors: municipal youth services and centres, schools, clubs, peer groups, volunteer networks, youth workers,
Approaches and activities: open youth work (availability without formal enrollment), club activities, sports, arts, digital media,
Policy framework and funding: in Finland, municipalities are primarily responsible for organizing nuorisotoiminta, supported by national
Outcomes and evaluation: focuses on competencies, resilience, social inclusion, and well-being; evaluation uses user feedback, participation