ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
International Youth Cooperation Suomi ry (IYC Suomi) is a youth-led non-profit association based in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Active in Finland since 2015 and legally established in 2017, we create practical volunteering opportunities that connect young people with real community needs through direct action, responsibility and human connection. IYC Suomi is part of the wider International Youth Cooperation network, which is publicly described as being active in 11 European countries and having more than 25 years of experience.
We believe that solidarity is learned by doing. That is why our work brings young people into direct contact with people and communities who need support, while helping them grow in empathy, confidence and social responsibility. Human dignity is at the centre of everything we do. Through volunteer-led activities such as food distribution, community cooking, companionship visits and other forms of practical support, we create meaningful ways for young people to contribute to a more caring society.
WHAT WE DO
To carry out our mission, we focus on two main areas of work.
Community engagement and youth development
We create volunteering opportunities that encourage young people to take action and support others in meaningful ways. Through activities, events and learning opportunities, we help young people grow in empathy, responsibility and practical skills, while creating spaces where they can find purpose, belonging and real ways to contribute to society
Solidarity, partnerships and long-term impact
We promote solidarity through campaigns, community-building and team-building activities that give visibility to volunteering and social responsibility. We also cooperate in international projects, exchanges and joint initiatives with organisations that share similar goals, while raising funds and building partnerships to strengthen our long-term impact.
BOARD MEMEBERS

María Rezola
CEO

Diego González
President

Ilari Keinänen
Vice President

Jorge Soria
Tresurer

Pedro Portugal
Acountant

Severi Saastamoinen
Secretary

Raquel Amaral
Deputy

Kinga Makfalvi
Deputy

Gerardo Falcón
Board Member

Felix Leminen
Deputy
Safeguarding & Youth Safety
Nati is the safeguarding contact for our youth activities. She supports safe practices, listens to concerns and helps ensure that our activities remain respectful, inclusive and safe for young people, volunteers and partners.
This role supports our safeguarding practices and does not replace the responsibility of all staff, volunteers and board members to act when a safety concern arises.

Nati Villacampa
Turvallisuusvastaava (nuorisotoiminta) Safeguarding Officer
CONTACT US
Direction
Korppaanmäentie 27, 00300 Helsinki
suomi@iyouthc.org
Phone
+358 40 5171044