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Who will be the Global Philanthropist of the Year 2024? Nominate a person for an award

Who will be the Global Philanthropist of the Year 2024? Nominate a person for an award

The search for the Global Philanthropist of the Year is open again. This year, the prize highlights the work done for a fairer and more sustainable future in Finland. The winner of the award is a person whose actions have been significant, selfless and actively improving the world. The value of the prize is one thousand euros. Anyone can nominate candidates until 30.4. The prize is awarded by Fingo, the umbrella organisation of Finnish development organisations, and it is awarded for the fourth time this year.

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World Village Festival drew in 49,000 visitors – spotlight on influencing for a better world for everyone

World Village Festival drew in 49,000 visitors – spotlight on influencing for a better world for everyone

World Village Festival attracted a crowd of 27,000 on Saturday and 22,000 on Sunday to Suvilahti, Helsinki. Organised for the first time at the Suvilahti site, the civic influence festival was a great success and boasted a sunny and laid-back atmosphere. This year’s theme – Force for Change! – was seen and heard throughout the programme and in encounters with the exhibitors, performers and festivalgoers.

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Who will be the Global Philanthropist of the year 2023? – Nominate a person

Who will be the Global Philanthropist of the year 2023? – Nominate a person

The search for the Global Philanthropist of the year is underway again. The activity of the award recipient has been significant, selfless and has actively improved the world. The winner gets a €1,000 award. Anyone can nominate someone for the award until 30 April. The award is given by Fingo, the umbrella organization of Finnish development organizations, and it is awarded for the third time this year.

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