Deeds of Hope (current project)
Meet Helsinki’s Agents of Change
At the heart of volunteering and activism lies a powerful need: the need to be part of societal change.
As volunteers daily committed to change-making, we believe we cannot look away from the social and environmental injustices we witness and experience. Staying silent would mean enabling these injustices —it is certainly not an option.
Deeds of Hope is a solidarity project that aims to break that silence by amplifying the voices of those working every day to build a fairer, more just Helsinki. These include activist groups, grassroots movements, and civil society organizations promoting active citizenship.
This platform is open to both formally registered organizations and informal collectives contributing to positive social change in Helsinki and surrounding areas.
What Is It About?
Every month, we organize events where these agents of change connect with a young, international audience.
The goal is to:
Share knowledge about activism and social engagement
Showcase the impact of local changemakers
Offer support for upcoming actions, demonstrations, and events
Create accessible entry points into political and community engagement — especially for newcomers to the city and for international youth who may face language or other barriers.
What Happens at Each Event?
Each session includes:
Introductory session with ice-breaker activities
A short overview of our Safer Space Principles to ensure a space free from discrimination based on gender, age, race, (dis)ability, sexuality, class, ethnicity, education, or religion
A presentation from that month’s featured movement or organization — the overall theme will be social and environmental justice, but each session will focus on a different topic
A hands-on workshop, where invited groups share practical skills and knowledge gained through their activism
A feedback circle for participants to share ideas and suggestions
Time to connect informally — and enjoy some delicious food together!
About the Food 🍲
Food is an important part of our events — not just for nourishment, but as an act of community care and sustainability.
Before each event, a team of volunteers gathers to cook a plant-based meal using ingredients that are locally sourced, seasonal, organic when possible, and/or rescued from food waste.
We’re not aiming for perfection — but we promise to do our best, because we believe food production and distribution should also be ethical and just.
Want to join the cooking crew? Let us know!
Open Calls
Are you part of a movement, activist group, or community organization working toward social or environmental justice in Helsinki or nearby?
We’d love to hear from you!
Get in touch if you’re interested in:
Presenting your work at one of our monthly events
Leading a workshop to share your skills and experiences with an international youth audience
This is a volunteer-led project. Every event includes a feedback session, and we want everyone’s voice to help shape how the project evolves.
Want to Volunteer?
There’s space for everyone to get involved! You can:
Join us as a long-term volunteer to help plan and shape the project
Support a single event by helping with logistics, food, or facilitation
Suggest new ideas, contacts, or organizations to invite
Whatever your interest or skill, we’d love to hear how you’d like to contribute.
Accessibility & Financial Support
Do you live outside Helsinki and want to attend, but travel costs are holding you back?
Let us know! We may be able to offer financial support for transportation to help you join.
First Event
🕖 Time: Tuesday, September 16th, 18:00-21:00
📍 Location: Dodo’s greenhouse (Veturitallinkuja 33, 00520 Helsinki)
More detailed information will be published soon!
For questions or more information, contact us at:
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