Focus Areas of the North Karelian Society for Social Security (Pohjois-Karjalan Sosiaaliturvayhdistys ry):
Supporting Organization Activities
- We promote the operational conditions, collaboration, and communication of organizations.
- We build cooperation between organizations, municipalities, and the well-being area.
- We support the employment of organizations and promote multiculturalism.
- We organize training sessions and develop volunteer activities.
- We provide meeting spaces for associations operated by volunteers.
Promoting participation
- We enhance people’s participation and opportunities for influence.
- We organize resident forums and participation panels, collecting people’s experiences to support the development of public services.
- We promote employment opportunities for individuals and facilitate the involvement of immigrants in volunteer work.
- We engage in outreach work for older men (Velmut groups)
- We offer digital guidance to residents at various meeting places.
Social Policy
- We influence regional social and health policies.
- We participate in national networks to amplify the voice of regional organizations in national development and decision-making.
- Welcome to explore and participate in the association’s activities on our website, social media channels, and events!
Contact:
Address: Torikatu 9 A, 80100 Joensuu
Email: info@pksotu.fi
Students:
We collaborate with various educational institutions through internships, thesis projects, and study modules. Student groups are also welcome to visit our premises.