Jyväskylän NNKY

Jyväskylän NNKY is a non-profit association based in Jyväskylä, Finland working on gender equality, children & youth, community development.

Jyväskylän NNKY is a local branch of the Finnish Young Women's Christian Association (NNKY), an ecumenical movement and public-benefit association for women and girls of all ages. Based in Jyväskylä, Finland, it works for equality, leadership and safe spaces for women and girls. It promotes equality, campaigns on gender equality issues, and supports girls and women at different stages of life. Its activities include groups and events such as children's and youth piano lessons, book circles, Bible study groups, film meetings for women and a Tuesday morning 'Porridge and Talk' gathering. It also runs peer support groups in cooperation with the national NNKY association. The organisation relies largely on volunteers to lead its groups and governance. Membership is open to people of all ages, with fees for 2026 set at 30 euros, or 10 euros for those under 30. The association works in accordance with Christian values while being open to people of different backgrounds. It rents its Ännälä celebration hall for family events and meetings.