Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliitto - Mannerheim League for Child Welfare

Every child is entitled to a good and happy childhood. The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare works to make this possible together with many other organizations, both public and private. The Mannerheim League is an NGO and membership is open to everyone. It promotes the wellbeing of children and of families with children, increases respect for childhood and seeks to make it more visible, and sees that childrens views are taken into account in public decision-making. The Mannerheim League is the largest child welfare organization in Finland. It has 87 000 members and 556 local associations throughout the country. The work of these local associations is supported by the Leagues 10 district organizations. The Mannerheim League relies on partnerships. It works with numerous organizations, businesses and networks in Finland and abroad. The Leagues Central Office in Helsinki cooperates closely with ministries, officials and other organizations while the district organizations and loca...