The following article describes one of the projects run by the Finnish 4H, called Taimiteko. Emma Ilmonen and Eeli Salmela form the Finnish 4H explain what the project is all about. Karoliina Ilmonen, 16, got a summer job from her local 4H association. Here is her story: “I came across an advertisement on the 4H Finland’s website saying my local …
Safe space
This year we are exploring the topic of safe spaces and are encouraging our members and friends to think about how we can ensure that our activities create safe spaces for rural youth to be themselves. This blog post is by RYEurope alumni Emma Ilmonen, current summer trainee at the Finnish 4H. Safe space is a concept that I think …