New Knowledge and Rewarding Discussion

During the weekend I received new information on poverty in Finland, got to know the homeless services and got to talk in English with international participants.

In Saturday morning Sakari Kainulainen told us updated information on poverty in Finland. Something what he told us I remember in particular. At first a large proportion of Finnish going pretty well, but there is 10-15 % of us which does not go well. In my opinion number of unemployment, social assistance and drop out youngsters specially in Kymenlaakso and Pohjois-Karjala did not look good.  What happening in these provinces when there are youth in risk of social exclusion?

Also in Saturday we have possibility to visit round-the clock housing service named Lehmustupa. Lehmustupa provide supported housing for examble long –term homelessness. They have house for 21 person mostly those who are enrolled in Helsinki. The main principle is housing first so for examble their client can be under the influence of intoxicants at apartment. I think that the workers make a valuable and meaningful work at the unit.

In Sunday Jouko Porkka taught us a nice song, singing and in sign language J Also I do not have before Mass at the Swedish, new experience was pleasant.  But  specially in Sunday was the most comfortable conversation with foreign guests in English. I can warmly recommend it to others this kind of training days!

Who am I?

Sirpa Tuomisto
Diak Helsinki
Master degree programme in helth promotion