Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Finland
Browse 54 non-profits strengthening democracy, civic participation and civil society in Finland. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.
Showing 12 of 54 organisations
CompanyWhat they do
- NordicSomHelsinki, FinlandRefugees & Migration · Education +4 more

- DemlaHelsinki, FinlandHuman rights · Democracy & Civil society +4 more
- PKPäijät-Hämeen KumppanuusverkostoLahti, FinlandCommunity development · Health +1 more
- JokesHelsinki, FinlandDemocracy & Civil society · Employment & Skills +1 more

- SUSuomi-Kuuba-seuraHelsinki, FinlandInternational development · Human rights +5 more
- EJEuropean Journalism Training AssociationUtrecht, NetherlandsEducation · Democracy & Civil society
- MLMaanomistajain LiittoJärvelä, FinlandDemocracy & Civil society · Nature & Wildlife conservation +1 more
- FaktabaariHelsinki, FinlandDemocracy & Civil society · Education

- PUPuistofilosofiaIkaalinen, FinlandArts & Culture · Education +1 more
- KUKumppanuuskeskusOulu, FinlandCommunity development · Health +1 more
- MRMirsal ryEspoo, FinlandDemocracy & Civil society · Peace & Conflict +1 more
- SPSpartacus-säätiöHelsinki, FinlandDemocracy & Civil society · Human rights +4 more
Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Finland at a glance
Of the 54 Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Finland, the most common cause areas are Community development (39%), Arts & Culture (39%) and Education (26%).
Cause areas
- Community development39%
- Arts & Culture39%
- Education26%
- Human rights26%
- Environment & Climate17%
Organisation types
- Association37%
- Network or umbrella24%
- Grant-making foundation13%
- NGO9%
- Community organisation6%
Beneficiaries
- Communities50%
- Youth28%
- Students17%
- Refugees & Migrants17%
- Children15%
Funding sources
- Membership fees35%
- Grants30%
- Individual donations26%
- Government funding19%
- Earned income17%
Top cities
- Helsinki67%
- Espoo4%
Size
- 1-10 employees2%
- 11-50 employees4%
- 51-200 employees2%
Key facts
- 1996 is the median founding year
- 11% say donations are tax-deductible
- 2% publish a charity number
- 89% name their programmes
- 30% invite volunteers
Figures from all 54 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.
Other causes
📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health🏛️Heritage♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality✊Human rights🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples