Swallows of Finland
Kehitysmaayhdistys Pääskyt ry
Helsinki, Finland
About
Founded in 1964, Swallows of Finland is a non-governmental organisation based in Helsinki, Finland working on international development, poverty & hunger, human rights +4 more.
Swallows of Finland (Kehitysmaayhdistys Pääskyt ry, also U-landsföreningen Svalorna) is a Finnish development cooperation association founded in 1964 in Tammisaari as part of the Emmaus movement. It works with local partner organisations in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Peru and India on livelihoods, food security, the rights of marginalised groups such as Dalits, women, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities, and environmental sustainability. Its work is largely volunteer-based and mainly funded by Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs. In Finland it raises awareness of global development issues, publishes a member magazine and newsletters, and runs volunteer and internship opportunities.
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Trapería recycling centre
Community development · Peru
Recycling and sales centre in Pachacamac, Lima, that repairs and sells recycled goods and generates income for the Cuna Nazareth kindergarten and local employment.
Dalit rights and livelihoods project, southern Nepal
Human rights · Nepal
Works with the NAFAN network and local partners to improve the rights and livelihoods of Dalit communities in Bara district, including access to public land and forests.
Organic vegetable and forest products project, Bajhang
Poverty & Hunger · Nepal
Works with Sahara Nepal to strengthen women's position in the family and community and create livelihoods through organic farming and forest product processing in the far west.
Sustainable livelihoods and biodiversity conservation, Sri Lanka
Nature & Wildlife conservation · Sri Lanka
Works with the Centre for Environmental Justice to conserve biodiversity and reduce human-elephant conflict in Anuradhapura and Badulla districts through alternative livelihoods.
Chepang indigenous livelihoods project, Raksiranga
Environment & Climate · Nepal
Improved sustainable livelihoods of Chepang indigenous people and strengthened community forest management and inclusion of women, youth and persons with disabilities (2019–2025).
Food security project with Prayatna Samiti
Poverty & Hunger · India
Supports food security for Adivasi women and smallholder families in Udaipur region, Rajasthan, through organic farming and producer groups.
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Partnership award (Kumppanuus-palkinto)
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Cuna Nazareth Foundation, VCDS, SEWA, Prayatna Samiti, NAFAN, Sahara Nepal, Centre for Environmental Justice, Dalit Welfare Society, Soluciones Practicas, ITDG, Emmaus Westervik
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