A strategy for Kanta-Häme was approved in December 2020, aiming to find a common direction for cooperation between associations and municipalities, how it should be developed, and what concrete measures will be taken to achieve the goals.

To implement the goals of the association strategy (pdf in Finnish), measures in Janakkala have been sought to achieve these objectives.

Mission – Purpose

• Developing broad-based cooperation and strengthening the skills of association actors.

Vision – Stronger cooperation

• A stronger and better-connected NGO sector in Kanta-Häme operates as an equal partner to the public sector.

Values

• openness
• inclusiveness
• impact
• visionary thinking / willingness to experiment

Goals and measures

The power of cooperation – organizations together

• Cooperation evolves, expands, and deepens at every level: region, subregion, and municipalities.
• Different associations, organizations, and parishes come together based on shared goals.
• Actions in Janakkala.

Organizations and public partnership

• Equal partnership with the region and municipalities.
• The significance and appreciation of civic association activity increases.
• Actions in Janakkala.

Active and skilled associations

• Associations’ financial competence increases and their funding sources diversify.
• Associations make use of and share resources with each other.
• Training is available for association actors based on their specific needs.
• Actions in Janakkala.

Digital leap

• Meidanhame.fi is an association information service that brings together a wide range of organizations and serves as an influential and far-reaching platform.
• By utilizing digital opportunities, the accessibility of association activities improves.
• Actions in Janakkala.