Working for a just world – for everyone

The world presents a grim picture of solidarity at the moment. At the same time, many civil society actors remain committed and keep working relentlessly to address global development challenges through different means.

World Village Festival this weekend in the center of Helsinki

World Village Festival, dedicated to sustainable development, will be held this weekend May 16–17 in Helsinki’s Lasipalatsi District and at Narinkka Square. The programme features music, talks, exhibitors, and activities for children. The theme of the admission free festival is Freedom.

Evolving World Village Festival takes place next week in Lasipalatsi District and Narinkka Square

The admission free festival dedicated to sustainable development, will be held on May 16–17 in Helsinki’s Lasipalatsi District and at Narinkka Square. The programme features music, talks, exhibitors, and activities for children. The theme of the festival is Freedom.

The programme for World Village Festival is completed with a wide range of workshops, children’s activities, talks, music, and exhibitors

The admission free festival dedicated to sustainable development, will be held on May 16–17 in Helsinki’s Lasipalatsi District and at Narinkka Square. As usual, the programme features music, talks, exhibitors, and activities for children. This year, the festival is focusing on an impactful programme of talks and discussions as well as workshops for adults on building a better world. The theme of the festival is Freedom.

Fingo invites applications to its Programme Advisory Group 

Fingo is looking for members to join its new Programme Advisory Group. The Advisory Group will play an important role in providing strategic advice on the implementation of Fingo’s 2026–2029 programme with a particular focus on strengthening equal partnerships.

World Village Festival presents an impressive lineup of talks and discussions centered around the theme of Freedom, a topic that is more relevant than ever

World Village Festival’s talks and discussions highlight numerous conflicts that threaten freedom, as well as people fighting for it. Keynote speakers include Walden Bello, Joelle Taylor, Teivo Teiviainen, Joseph White Eyes, Michelle Mwelesa, and Freddy Lim. Talks and discussions take place at Bio Rex, Lasipalatsi district of Helsinki on May 16–17, 2026.