A food gift voucher saved Ida’s Christmas

After her divorce last year, Ida Paarnio was in debt and found herself wondering how in the world she could provide a proper Christmas for her children. What helped her out was a Good Holiday Spirit gift voucher. This year, food prices are at a record high. Rising costs hit hardest those who are already … Read more

Increasing number of families must cut back on daily necessities

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The number of low-income families with children has been rapidly rising in Finland. Poverty causes a lack of basic necessities and feelings of loneliness and exclusion. The Good Holiday Spirit collection launched this week will grant a food gift voucher to 21,000 low-income families. The number of low-income families with children has been increasing rapidly … Read more

Child poverty is a big risk to well-being

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Child poverty is a big risk to well-being Poverty in the childhood family impairs children’s well-being and can have long-term consequences into adulthood. It poses a great risk to adult health and the ability to study and work. Poverty in families with children and its impact can be reduced through appropriate measures. Almost 12 percent … Read more