Deeds of Hope 20.01. 🐦 Luontoliitto workshop

Let’s help species under threat! Join us for the first Deeds of Hope event in 2026 and learn about cormorants (merimetso) and what threats they are facing. 🦅

On Tuesday, January 20th, we will meet with the activists from Luontoliiton Politiikkarhymä and learn together about merimetso (cormorants). Cormorants are misunderstood birds as lots of misinformation has been spread around them. Together, we will learn about threatened species, share information about the environment of merimetso (Baltic sea) and find out about how environmental policy can threaten different species.

In the second part of the evening, we will create merimetso art together! You can choose whether you’d like to draw 🖍, paint 🎨 , write 📝 or do any other kind of art - and we will have a relaxed discussion at the same time regarding threatened species and nature. The art that we make will be used by Luontoliitto on social media to advocate for merimetso!

All materials will be provided by Allianssi Youth Exchanges’ volunteers, who will also serve a free vegan meal 🥙 to all registered participants. All artistic skill levels are welcome! 🙌

Program of the evening:

🕠 18:00–18:45 – Introduction and presentation of Luontoliitto
🍲 18:45–19:45 – Dinner break – free vegan food!
🥁 19:45 onwards – Discussion and creating art together

🧭 Practical Info

    📆  Date: Tuesday, January 20th
    🕕  Time: 18:00–21:00
      📍   Location: Allianssi-talo, Asemapäällikönkatu 1 00520 Helsinki.  Allianssi-talo is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets. 
     💰  Cost: Free! But registration is required—sign up below.
    🌍  Language: The event is in English, but no worries if you’re not fluent—music is universal! Plus, Finnish-speaking volunteers will be around to help.
     🗣️  Tapahtuma järjestetään englanniksi, mutta pärjäät tapahtumassa myös ilman kummempaa kielitaitoa.

About the project – Deeds of Hope

Deeds of Hope 🌻 is a European Solidarity Corps (ESC) solidarity project. It’s created by youth, run by volunteers, and co-funded by the European Union.
It consists of a series of monthly events where we meet to share knowledge about activism and social engagement, explore the impact of Helsinki’s changemakers, and learn how to become part of movements for change.
We’ll get our hands dirty in practical workshops, where each month’s featured movement or organization shares hands-on skills and knowledge gained from their experience in activism.

We also offer free plant-based meals, cooked by our volunteers with primarily seasonal and locally produced ingredients.

Read more about the project here 

Do you want to join our volunteer crew too? Send us an email at volunteer@alli.fi to get on board!
We don’t ask for any specific requirements — just the motivation to contribute to a meaningful project, even through small acts that make a difference.

Registration form

The event is free of charge, but registration is required for organizational purposes.