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| Name | Together for Inclusion - Mieliteko 2.0 |
| Start | 1.10.2023 |
| End | 30.9.2027 |
| Website | https://www.mielitekomedia.fi/fi/etusivu |
| Status | Running |
| Contact | Tanja Moilanen |
| Description | Together for Inclusion – Mieliteko 2.0 is a project aimed at enhancing the well-being, employability, and inclusion of individuals aged 16-64 in Northern Savo who are unemployed, outside the workforce, or otherwise in vulnerable situations. The project also seeks to promote mental health, reduce loneliness, and prevent social inequality. Together for Inclusion is co-funded by the European Union.
Project Objectives: 1. Strengthening Mental Well-being and Sobriety – Improving the mental health and abstinence from substances among the people of Northern Savo, thereby enhancing their ability to work and function. 2. Developing Competence in Mental Health Promotion – Advancing citizen-driven approaches to mental well-being in collaboration with various networks. 3. Empowering Community-based Support Networks – Strengthening citizen-led communities to provide support, fostering personal empowerment, active participation, and pathways to education and employment. 4. Supporting Welfare and Health Initiatives – Assisting third-sector organizations, municipalities, and the regional well-being services county in promoting welfare and health. Project Implementation: The project comprises five key measures, co-designed and executed with the target groups and partners to address their specific needs: 1. Group Activities for Inclusion – Multi-agency group initiatives will foster inclusion and develop models to support engagement. 2. Youth-focused Group Activities – Activities (including digital platforms) will help adolescents strengthen their participation, agency, and readiness for education and work. 3. Lifestyle Promotion through Group Activities – Long- and short-term participatory activities will encourage healthier lifestyles, tailored to the needs of immigrants and individuals with disabilities. 4. Network Development and Evaluation – Ongoing collaboration, monitoring, and evaluation will strengthen project outcomes. 5. Targeted Communication – Public and targeted communication strategies will be developed and implemented in coordination with Measure 4.. Anticipated Outcomes: - Enhanced mental well-being and inclusion among participants, along with greater connection to communities. - Increased motivation and capacity for making everyday choices that promote mental health, autonomy, and employability. - Development of adaptable models that support inclusion and can be applied in other contexts. - Improved knowledge and awareness among collaborators on fostering mental well-being and inclusion. The project is part of the Mieliteko program, which began in 2021. Together for Inclusion builds on insights gained from the previous program phase. The project plan is grounded in extensive collaboration and information gathering from third-sector organizations and municipal agencies across Northern Savo. |
| Partners | Kohderyhmä
- pohjoissavolaiset (16-64-vuotiaat) työttömät ja erityisesti haavoittuvassa asemassa ja työelämän ulkopuolella olevat, mm. mielenterveys- ja päihdeongelmista kärsivät ja riskiryhmään kuuluvat, muutoin heikommassa asemassa oelvat henkilöt, täsmätyökykyiset, lomautetut, nuoret, maahanmuuttajataustaiset ja vammaisryhmiin kuuluvat. Hankkeesta hyötyvät myös - kohderyhmän arjessa mukana olevat yksilöt ja toimijat - kunnat ja kuntapäättäjät, hyvinvointialue, oppilaitokset, Leader-toimijat, muut mielenterveyttä ja hyvinvointi edistävät hankkeet Toteuttajat Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu oy (päätoteuttaja), Suomen Humanistinen ammattikorkeakoulu oy (osahankkeen toteuttaja), Kuopion kaupunki (osahankkeen toteuttaja) Keskeiset sidosryhmät Pohjoissavolaiset järjestö- ja yhdistystoimijat, kunnat, hyvinvointialue |
| Funded by | ESR+ 2021-27 |