Coordinating the participation and inclusion of children, young people and families supports and coordinates the development projects of the special objective 4.3 of the European Social Fund (ESF+) in the themes of inclusion, non-discrimination and gender equality. The aim is to introduce and utilise the results of the development projects and the good practices created along the way at the national, regional, and municipal level.
Coordination is part of the Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027 programme under the EU cohesion policy, and its priority area 4 (Competent and inclusive Finland that provides work).
The coordination project’s tasks:
- Coordinate and support national and regional development projects that promote the well-being of children, young people, and families both in their application and implementation phases.
- Promote inclusion, equality, gender equality and the relevant competence in services for children, young people, and families. Develop the evaluation of impact and promote the relevant competence.
- Offer networking opportunities to development projects and professionals, authorities and decision-makers that strive to promote the families’ well-being.
- Disseminate the results of the development projects and good practices to professionals, authorities and decision-makers.
- Take part in international cooperation in the field.
The main implementer of the project is SOS Children’s Villages, with Youth Academy and the Finnish National Agency for Education as co-implementers.
The project utilizes the expertise related to strategic themes, target groups, and impact assessment of SOS Children’s Villages and Youth Academy, as well as the expertise of the Finnish National Agency for Education in the areas of basic education and early childhood education.
More information on the project can be found on its website:
