ABOUT US

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.