The Huoltaja Foundation promotes local social policy together with social services and strengthens its vocational competence and knowledge base.

  • established in 1953
  • organises meetings and seminars on topical issues in the field
  • has publishing activities
  • awards grants and stipends
  • cooperates on a domestic and international level, especially within the European social network

The Huoltaja Foundation highlights the importance and the relevant viewpoints of social welfare in developing society. The aim is to find out new solutions and put them into practice.

Our mission:
The Huoltaja Foundation promotes reforming social welfare so that justice and participation in society can be properly implemented under changing conditions.

Marja Heikkilä
Chairman of the Board

Contact:
Lea Suoninen-Erhiö 
Managing Director
+358 (0)9 771 2186