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

The Good Holiday Spirit campaign delights low-income families with grocery vouchers again this year. There is a great need for the campaign as the coronavirus crisis has worsened the financial difficulties among families. The coronavirus pandemic has affected families with children in two ways. It has aggravated the situation for families who were already struggling … Read more

The Good Holiday Spirit campaign for families with children in Finland will be launched again in November. The protracted Covid pandemic has increased families’ need for help, and the goal is to delight 36,000 families with a grocery voucher. The prolongation of the Covid pandemic has been reflected in the need for help in two … Read more

Finns have again shown their solidarity in times of difficulty. The Good Holiday Spirit collection, which is organised to help low-income families in Finland, exceeded its fundraising target. Thanks to the generous donations, Finnish Red Cross and Mannerheim League of Child Welfare were able to give away 4,000 more food vouchers than was originally planned. … Read more

Father of two sons, Ari-Martti Hopiavuori, was left high and dry after he became ill at the worst possible moment. A Good Holiday Spirit voucher saved his Christmas. According to studies, up to 150,000 children live in poverty in Finland. There are many factors behind their families’ low income. One in four single-parent families is … Read more