A world where every child belongs

We envision Finland to be a country where no child or young person is left behind. At We Foundation, our mission is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate, and to belong.

We are building the world’s most meaningful leisure time for children, young people, and families: a model that can inspire change far beyond our borders. Alongside our own initiatives, we generate and amplify evidence showing that there are scalable solutions to stop social exclusion and inequality.

In line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, every child has the right to play, to rest, and to enjoy meaningful free time.

High-quality leisure is a powerful tool for increasing participation among children and young people, narrowing inequality gaps, and strengthening overall wellbeing.

We Foundation works with Finnish society and a broad network of partners to advance children’s and young people’s participation through more impactful leisure-time solutions. We demonstrate what should be measured, and how funding can be directed where it creates the greatest positive impact.