The Loneliness Network of organisations

The Loneliness Network of organisations brings together organisations and foundations operating nationwide in different fields. The Finnish Red Cross coordinates the Loneliness Network.

Loneliness is a major social problem. It can, however, be addressed by introducing solutions as part of people's everyday lives. The work of the Loneliness Network of organisations focuses on loneliness as a social phenomenon and seeks solutions on a societal level.

The Loneliness Network of organisations started its operation in October 2021. Network operators have years of experience of meeting people of different ages and from different backgrounds and carrying out loneliness work in different life situations. The network is a key player in the implementation of the ‘Osallistujien Suomi’ (Participatory Finland) action plan (in Finnish).

The Loneliness Network includes the following operators: 

Helsinki Deaconess Foundation
HelsinkiMissio
Central Organization for Finnish Culture and Arts Associations Kulta ry
Mannerheim League for Child Welfare
MIELI Mental Health Finland
Miina Sillanpään Säätiö (in Finnish)
Moniheli
The Alzheimer Society of Finland
Finnish National Youth Council and Youth Sector
Nyyti ry
Finnish Federation of Settlement Houses
Siskot ja Simot
Finnish Red Cross
Suomen Vanhempainliitto (in Finnish)
The Union for Senior Services, VALLI
Finnish Association for the Welfare of Older People
Välittämisen kansanliike ry (in Finnish)

Read more about the annual Loneliness barometer commissioned by the Finnish Red Cross.

Are you interested in collaborating with the Loneliness Network of organisations or do you want to join the network? The network brings together organisations operating nationwide to solve loneliness issues from different perspectives. New members are warmly welcome. Please contact maaret.alaranta@redcross.fi or suvi.kehalinna@vtkl.fi