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News on events, projects, and other information regarding Citizens’ Forum.
Take Part in the Sivistys Movement Campaign
In its anniversary year, Kansalaisfoorumi invites all communities learning together in courses and study groups to raise the flag on social media: We are part of the Sivistys Movement!
Kansalaisfoorumi turns 50
This year, we celebrate – we’ve reached solid middle age!
Thank you for the past year!
The entire staff of The Citizens’ Forum warmly thanks all our partners for the past year. The offices of The Citizens’ Forum will be closed for the holiday period from 24 Dec to 1 January.
Sustainability Certificate Awarded to Citizens’ Forum
The Citizens’ Forum study centre and association have been awarded the OKKA Foundation’s Sustainability Certificate for their high-quality and continuous work in promoting sustainable development.
Apply now for the annual course quota!
The Citizens’ Forum Study Centre supports the course activities of its member organisations and their affiliated communities also in 2026. The annual quota application for course support is open until 30 November 2025.
The Intangible Cultural Heritage Toolkit at Your Disposal!
Intangible cultural heritage is not just about past stories, traditions, and skills—it is a living part of our everyday lives that adds depth and meaning to our experiences. Intangible cultural heritage is not just about past stories, traditions, and skills—it is a living part of our everyday lives that adds depth and meaning to our
Merry Christmas!
Kansalaisfoorumin väki kiittää kuluneesta vuodesta 2024 ja toivottaa hyvää ja rauhallista joulua. Toimistomme on suljettu 21.12.2024–2.1.2025.
Course hours for the year 2025 can now be applied for
The Citizens’ Forum study center supports the educational activities of its member organizations. In our member organizations, learning takes place through activities such as theater, dance, circus, and education! Now is the time to plan next year’s courses for associations, as the application period for the annual course hour quota is from November 1st to
Applications Open for Myllertämö and Cultural Event Collaboration Grants
Both application categories are open from 20.9.-31.10.2024 for grant applications for development work or cultural events taking place in 2025. In 2022, Kansalaisfoorumi established a fund to support the development of educational activities within its member organisations. A member organisation can receive up to €4,000 in Myllertämö grants, with a total of €20,000 available for
Happy Year of Sivistys!
The Ministry of Education and Culture has designated 2024 as the Year of Sivistys. One of the themes of the year is Culture and art leading the way. Sivistys is unpredictable and avoids precise definitions made in advance, we live it in our everyday lives in the fields of cultural civic activity! The Citizens’ Forum’s