Boldly working for human dignity

The Deaconess Foundation is a non-profit organisation and bold champion of human dignity. We believe that everyone is valuable and deserves to be included. Our goal is a decent life for everyone.

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Support and action

The Deaconess Foundation is a non-profit foundation boldly working for human dignity. We help people at the risk of social exclusion. We produce effective social welfare and health services that help improve the day-to-day lives of our clients.

Children and families

Extensive support services for children and families

Young people

Effective support to youth throughout Finland.

Older people

Services for older people at home, in sheltered homes, and nursing homes.

Immigrants

Bringing international protection and integration into society

Substance users

Counselling, treatment and rehabilitation for substance users.

Homeless people

Housing is a basic right that you don’t have to earn.

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Supporters

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Donors

Too many people are under threat of social exclusion. You can help right now!

Friends

The friendship association helps promote diaconia and the cultural tradition of the institute.

Partners

Cooperation modes for businesses, civic activity, and researchers.

Visitors

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About us

The Deaconess Foundation is a non-profit organisation boldly working for human dignity. We help people at risk of social exclusion. We specialise in providing services for groups in society faced with severe problems, and we produce these jointly with our clients and partners.