Niemikoti Foundation’s day activities organized its first volunteer work camp at Kesäharju in Iitti. From the very start, the atmosphere was enthusiastic and full of energy. According to Heidi Tervonen, Process Coordinator for Day Activities, participants got to work within minutes of arriving.
A little rain did not discourage the urban gardening group.
Niemikoti Foundation’s community platform, Niilo, has been completely renewed. The new Niilo can now be found at niilo.me and works directly in your web browser – whether you use a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Niemikotisäätiö’s client magazine Hyvä mieli has been published. In the first issue of the year, we pause to reflect on safety: what does it mean in everyday life, in communities, and in our own lives – and can safety be built through small actions?
An annual customer satisfaction survey is conducted for users of Niemikotisäätiö’s housing and psychosocial rehabilitation services (excluding Subleasing Services). The survey explores experiences related to service quality, the impact of rehabilitation, and areas for development.
We aim to select a timely and diverse group of ten students for the annual Expert by Experience training. The group size is intentional and based on group dynamics: with around 10 participants, peer learning is effective and interaction works well. In addition, the training facilities set their own limits on group size.
Finland’s mental footprint is large. Over 100,000 people receive disability pension due to mental health problems. In addition, we lose 17 million working days a year due to mental health reasons. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), poor mental health costs Finland 11 billion euros per year. Of that figure, the labour market’s share is as much as 4.7 billion euros.
Have you ever thought that you would be happier if you had a better job, a nicer home, or a prestigious title? According to organizational psychologist and psychotherapist Annamari Heikkilä, you wouldn’t, because happiness does not come from external circumstances. Happiness comes from doing things that are meaningful to us.
Niemikotisäätiö, taking the environment into account is a central part of daily work. This work is now being strengthened with renewed environmental and wellbeing themes, which change monthly and bring practical ways to promote sustainable wellbeing in everyday life.
The new themes will be launched at an environmental event held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Malmi Day Activity Centre.
Satu Rintala, Lead Instructor at Niemikotisäätiö’s Otsonpolku, and Emma Heikkinen, Lead Instructor at Valtti Valmennus, participated in an international study visit to Toulouse, France in February together with Finnish partner organisations. The visit was part of an Erasmus-funded collaboration between the Sosped Foundation and the French organisation UFCV, focusing on supporting people with significant barriers to employment in finding their way into working life.
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