Lukukeskus, Finnish Reading Centre
Helsinki, Finland
Programme name
Lukulahja lapselle.
Date of information
December 26th 2023
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Organization name
Lukukeskus – The Finnish Reading Center
Organization address
Linnunlauluntie 7, 00530 Helsinki, Finland
Goal/objective
Reading for a better world. The Finnish Reading Center promotes reading, literacy and literature
Organization contact
Emmi Jäkkö
Position of contact person
Development manager
Organization website
www.lukukeskus.fi
How many staff does your organization employ?
7
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Basic details
Programme name
Lukulahja lapselle.
Country/Province/City where the programme takes place
Finland.
Programme goal/objective
Book bag for every baby born in Finland.
Funding sources
The Finnish Cultural Foundation.
Geographic coverage
National campaign in Finland.
Purpose of the programme
Not for profit?
Non profit.
Religious or political purpose?
None.
Local consistency of model
Is your programme model consistent across your geographic area, or are there regional differences?
Consistent.
Book Packs
What are the contents of your gifting pack?
In book bag: Rhymebook for babies with infotexts for parents, Bedtime story book for toddlers, height chart with info on childs verbal development and facts about reading, rhyme cards and invitation to library.
Is your programme offered free of charge to all families?
Yes.
Partnerships and Delivery
What are your primary `points of contact` with the population you serve? (i.e your local programme partners.)
Helth clinics.
Who gifts/hands-out your pack to families?
Healthcare workers.
Does your programme uses volunteers?
Unknown
Audience
Is the programme universal or targeted?
Book bag is given to every baby born in Finland 2019-2021.
How many children does your programme serve a year?
50,000.
At what age/gifting period do children receive your programme?
Prenatal, Birth – 6 months, 6 – 12 months.
Diversity provision
Does your program include provisions or resources for children with special needs?
No.
What language populations does your programme serve?
Finnish and Swedish; Sami language will be added (official languages in Finland). Info materials (everything except books) in Arabic, Sorani, Somali, Spanish, Russian, Estonian, English.
Evaluation and research
Have you conducted programme evaluation or research (including longitudinal)? If yes, has this evaluation/research been published?
We are conducting evaluation and research throughout the program. First survey was made before the program started; second survey will be done after 1 year after launch; and last one in the end of the third year. In addition, several surveys on materials and health care workers experiences will be conducted by students.
