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Viola väkivallasta vapaaksi ry

Mikkeli, Finland

Human rightsJustice & Legal aidChildren & YouthCommunity development
AssociationFounded 1999National reach
Profile last updated: October 11, 2026

About

Founded in 1999, Viola väkivallasta vapaaksi ry is a non-profit association based in Mikkeli, Finland working on human rights, justice & legal aid, children & youth +1 more.

Viola väkivallasta vapaaksi ry is a non-profit citizens' association founded in 1999, based in Mikkeli. It supports children, adults and families in difficult life situations, working on domestic violence, relationships and safe everyday life. It operates mainly in South Savo, and through Tukikeskus Varjo and its domestic violence work it offers support nationwide in Finland. Services include counselling, peer support groups, chat services, training and volunteer opportunities. It is a member association of Ensi- ja turvakotien liitto.

Location

Mikkeli, Finland

Founded

1999

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

ry

Legal name

Viola väkivallasta vapaaksi ry

Registration

1551880-6

VAT number

FI1551880-6

Focus areas

domestic violencelähisuhdeväkivaltafamily supportpeer supportpost-separation violenceeconomic abuse

Languages

FIENSV

Causes & programmes

Causes

Human rightsJustice & Legal aidChildren & YouthCommunity development

Works for

ChildrenYouthFamiliesVictims of violenceCarers

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & educationCapacity buildingVolunteer programmesCommunity programmes

Programmes

Tukikeskus Varjo

Justice & Legal aid · Finland

National support centre offering information, guidance, advice and counselling for post-separation violence and stalking, with in-person meetings in Mikkeli and Oulu and remote sessions elsewhere.

Apua eroon -chat

Family

Anonymous chat for separated parents, people considering separation, and their relatives and friends.

Lasten ja nuorten väkivallaton koulu ja arki

Children & Youth · Finland

Project promoting safe everyday life and non-violence with children and young people in schools and their environments.

Support for Survivors of Economic Abuse

Justice & Legal aid · Finland

Individual support for people experiencing or who have experienced economic abuse, in the South Savo region.

Countries of operation

Finland

Funding & support

Ways to support

VolunteerMembership

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

Ensi- ja turvakotien liitto

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