Voices of the North for Inclusion and Equality
Nordic youth co-creating a more equal future through stories, dialogue and creative action ✨
Young voices. Real stories. Lasting change.
Voices of the North empowers young people aged 16–30 to become peer mentors, digital storytellers and equality ambassadors across Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden.
Through podcasts, short films, creative workshops and cross-border collaboration, participants build skills, confidence and networks that extend far beyond the project timeline. Special focus is placed on engaging boys and young men alongside girls and gender-diverse youth.
What We Aim to Achieve
Train young people as peer mentors in gender equality.
Develop digital storytelling, podcast and media production skills.
Engage boys and young men in constructive equality conversations.
Build a sustainable cross-border youth network.
Project Journey
International skill-building sessions in storytelling, podcasting and visual expression.
Youth-led community events in schools, libraries and youth centres.
Cross-border teams produce films, podcasts and digital artworks.
A vibrant Nordic showcase of youth creativity and dialogue.
Nordic Impact
The project strengthens shared Nordic values of equality, democracy and inclusion — while building long-term relationships between young people across borders.
- ✔ Permanent Nordic Digital Exhibition
- ✔ Youth-produced podcast & film collection
- ✔ Open creative toolkit for schools and NGOs
- ✔ Ongoing Nordic youth peer network
Gender Equality & Inclusion
Equality is embedded in every layer of the project — from recruitment to leadership and creative production.
Partners
Lead: Femina ry (Finland)
Core partners:
Folkevirke (Denmark) · OÐI – Ungir Sósíalistar (Iceland) · IKF (Sweden)
Educational partners:
Omnia · Luksia · Tampereen lyseon lukio
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