Voices of the North for Inclusion and Equality

Nordic youth co-creating a more equal future through stories, dialogue and creative action ✨

Nordic Youth Project

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.

Nordic youth collaboration workshop

What We Aim to Achieve

🎯 Youth Empowerment

Train young people as peer mentors in gender equality.

🎙️ Creative Skills

Develop digital storytelling, podcast and media production skills.

🤝 Inclusive Dialogue

Engage boys and young men in constructive equality conversations.

🌍 Nordic Cooperation

Build a sustainable cross-border youth network.

Project Journey

🌐 Online Creative Labs

International skill-building sessions in storytelling, podcasting and visual expression.

🏠 Local Workshops

Youth-led community events in schools, libraries and youth centres.

🎬 Co-Creation Residency

Cross-border teams produce films, podcasts and digital artworks.

🎉 Youth Culture Festival

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.

⚖️ Balanced participation of all genders
🛡️ Safe and respectful dialogue spaces
👥 Active engagement of boys and young men
🌈 Intersectional and inclusive approach

Partners

Lead: Femina ry (Finland)

Core partners:
Folkevirke (Denmark) · OÐI – Ungir Sósíalistar (Iceland) · IKF (Sweden)

Educational partners:
Omnia · Luksia · Tampereen lyseon lukio

Be Part of the Nordic Change

Join the Voices of the North community — as a participant, partner or supporter.

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