Mannerheim League for Child Welfare
MLL · Helsinki · Since 1920 · Children
Runs family cafés, a national youth helpline and school support across hundreds of local associations.
Our mission
To promote a good childhood and support families with children in every Finnish community.
Our vision
Every child and young person is listened to, and no parent is alone.
Our goals
What we're working towards — and how far we've come.
Every young person gets an answer
82%Answer 80% of helpline contacts by 2027
Why it matters: Today many calls go unanswered when lines are busy.
A family café near everyone
92%600 local family meeting points
Why it matters: New parents with peer support cope better with stress.
What your support makes possible
Your time counts too: 4 hours a month on the helpline answers around 15 young people.
Where your money goes
Illustrative demonstration allocation, not an audited report.
Why we need your support
- ●Demand for our services is growing faster than public funding.
- ●New programs need start-up money before they can sustain themselves.
- ●Volunteers need training, tools and coordination.
Donors get more than a receipt: priority access to volunteer roles, project visits and a say in what we build next.
From donation to independence
How we turned past support into lasting change
Donations are an investment in projects that grow their own income — not a lifeline forever.
Latest posts
Weekly program session in Helsinki — full house again!
2026-11-13
Welcome to our 12 new volunteers this month.
2026-11-13
Community event brought families, partners and donors together.
2026-11-13
Certificates
- ✓ Audited 2025