Our vision and values
The foundation of our work
"Samfundet Folkhälsan i svenska Finland har till uppgift att verka för folkhälsans främjande i svenska Finland, dels genom allsidig vetenskaplig undersökning av befolkningens andliga och kroppsliga hälsa, dels genom praktiska åtgärder, ägnade att gynnsamt inverka på denna."
This mission statement was formulated when Folkhälsan was founded in 1921 and has since guided our work in promoting health and well-being in Swedish-speaking Finland.
Our vision
Our vision guides our future activities and highlights Folkhälsan’s significant role as a forerunner. The vision is like a star that leads our organisation in the right direction, but it can also be seen as the yardstick by which our objectives are evaluated.
Competence, commitment, care
Folkhälsan's activities and operations are based on three core values:
Competence
We continuously learn and develop to remain knowledgeable and credible. Our work contributes to better public health.
Commitment
We work together to promote wellbeing, participation, and community. We strive to
influence societal development.
Courage
We are innovative and seek new, sustainable solutions. We stand up for what we believe in. We work to promote equality, fair treatment, and diversity.
Brain health at critical stages of life
- A good start in life
Preventing exhaustion among parents of young children, empowering families, and ensuring safety for children - Strengthened confidence in the future among children and adolescents aged 9–16
Reducing loneliness, social exclusion, and mental health challenges - Strengthened brain health among older adults
Preventing and reducing the negative effects of cognitive decline