Save the Children Finland
Pelastakaa Lapset · Helsinki · Since 1922 · Children
Defends children's rights in Finland and internationally through protection, education and foster family support.
Our mission
To realise children's rights — so every child survives, learns and is protected.
Our vision
A world where every child grows up safe, heard and with equal opportunities.
Our goals
What we're working towards — and how far we've come.
Safe online childhood
40%Workshops in 300 schools by 2027
Why it matters: 1 in 3 Finnish children has faced harassment online.
Every child has a hobby
62%Support 5,000 low-income children yearly
Why it matters: Hobbies build friendships and reduce exclusion.
What your support makes possible
Your time counts too: Three hours a week as a mentor gives a young person a trusted adult to talk to.
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
- ✓ Child Safeguarding Policy
- ✓ Audited 2025