Study shows that the perception of selfish youth is wrong
President Tarja Halonen is pleased with the information that the recent study reveals about Finns’ willingness to help.
According to the study 15 – 24-year-olds are the most eager to help. “Our value heritage has been passed on well from one generation to another even though the means and the object change. Different age groups have different ways of doing things,” Halonen said on 17 July at SuomiAreena discussion in Pori.
In Halonen’s opinion far more demanding discussion subject is how it can be ensured that there are as few people as possible in need of aid, and how society could evolve so that as many people as possible could be their own masters.
The survey, which was conducted by Finland’s Slot Machine Association (RAY), also revealed that while Finns do gladly help their children, parents and other people close to themselves, the urge to personally help decreases when it comes to helping alcoholics or drug addicts.
According to Halonen there is nothing new about this. Throughout history there has been a divide between “good” and “bad” people in need of aid.
“We who decide on common things should see that people are different and that alcoholism, for example, is a sickness. Knowledge can increase tolerance and remove prejudices. We must refrain from dividing people into good and bad,” she said.
Halonen also said that it is nice to be among equals in the Internet, but that everyone should make an effort to tolerate different people, such as immigrants and Roma, in their neighbourhood more.
RAY’s Managing Director Sinikka Mönkäre said that she saw a hardening of attitudes towards helping people, but she also admitted that at the same time there is development towards softening attitudes.
“Youth aren’t seen at aid work”
Minister of Social Affairs and Health Liisa Hyssälä (Centre) was also pleased about the information regarding youths’ willingness to help, but she complained that they are nowhere to be seen. She suspected that young people aren’t interested in the hard work that is an integral part of working in aid organisations.
Secretary General Kristiina Kumpula of the Finnish Red Cross had good experiences with regards to youths’ willingness to help. She said that when she had gone around distributing collection boxes for Nälkäpäivä (Against Hunger) she had come across 16 – 17-year-old boys and girls who already were veterans with regards to collection work.
Hyssälä also urged counties to hire more disabled people for tasks suitable to them.
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In Honorem Jääkärit – The Jaegers: Independent Finland 90 Years
The U.S. “war on terror”, front for a regime change program with the goal of hijacking every Independent country in the World, thus targets Finland as well. Combating the US state terrorists Finland and the Finnish 27th UN Jaeger Battalion demonstrates of not being out of (wo)men to whom Fatherland, Home, Religion and Freedom are dearer than their own lives
24.7. U.N. Observer Says Governments Using Terror to Instill Fear in Communities
16.7. Massive global ozone loss predicted following regional nuclear conflict
4.7. Finnish minister says Europe falling hostage to US missile defence
10.6. OSCs, Corporate Media and Google News: Murderers, murderers, murderers...
5.6. Priest elected UN General Assembly president
4.6. Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) Perform the War Flag Festivities on 4.6.2008
29.5. Finland Celebrates the 90th Birthday of the Finnish Flag on 29.5.2008
16.5. Finnish Liberation Army Victory Parades in Helsinki on 16.5.1918 (Historical Film & Photos)
15.5. Finland Liberated on 15.5.1918 by the Royal 27th Jaeger Battalion
29.4. Viipuri Captured by the Liberation Forces on 29.4.1918
13.4. Helsinki Captured by the Liberation Forces on 13.4.1918
14.3. Vieira de Mello foundation to honour peacemakers
13.3. NDHF Net UN Jaegers proof their neutrality in Iraq War
13.3. "We, the Jaegers, we preserved our Faith!"
11.3. UN expert calls for better regulation of private military, security firms in Iraq
10.3. Jääkärimarssi ("Jaeger March")
23.7. Finnish Security Police lodges appeal against Stasi list ruling
17.7. UPDATE: Rice asks Finland to stay in Afghanistan
16.7. Reporters want Finnish government to improve transparency -Poll
9.7. Finnish Navy Marks 90th Anniversary
3.7. Finnish minister says Europe falling hostage to US missile defence
30.6. Two-thirds of Finns want referendum on president's powers -AL-TT poll
27.6. Finland and NATO Tighten Relations
27.6. Finnish FM sees biannual meetings with Nato chief
23.6. Finnish politicians' public confidence takes beating -STT-TNS poll
20.6. Public More Dissatisfied with Government and PM
16.6. Finnish National Coalition party endorses figurehead president
16.6. Finland's Centre party ready to cull president's powers
14.6. National Coalition Chair Says Free Day Care Not Feasible
13.6. Finnish PM hints anti-Centre party conspiracy behind funding scandal
12.6. Report pictures figurehead president for Finland
11.6. Mercer rates Helsinki world's second-safest city
8.6. Over 250 000 Euros In Campaign Contributions By Unions
4.6. KMS: Top Centre Party Brass Not Involved in Distribution of Campaign Funds
3.6. Finland's Kääriäinen encourages SDP to launch interpellation
3.6. SDP unimpressed by Finnish PM's reticence in funding row
3.6. Finnish Greens back interpellation
2.6. Finland's Halonen slams presidential powers debate as "unrefined"
2.6. SDP Does Not Rule Out Early Elections
2.6. Finnish public confidence in politicians takes hit -HS poll
30.5. Election Finance Group to Consider Sanctions
29.5. Finnish flag celebrates its 90-year anniversary
29.5. New interpretation given to National Coalition Party campaign slogan
27.5. Finland's Väyrynen would shelve Nato option
23.5. IPI blasts Finnish emergency powers bill
21.5. Capital Region To Host NATO Disaster Response Exercises
21.5. President: Anonymous Contributors Out of Politics
20.5. Tapani Yli-Saunamäki: “Treasure chest” handed out money and paid campaign bills
20.5. CORRECTION: Finnish PM says to recuse himself from Kakkonen title issue
20.5. Vanhanen warns Finnish MPs political crisis brewing
19.5. Finnish Green ministers reject Halonen's take on constitutional amendment drive
19.5. Former peacekeeper kills one and wounds another before shooting himself in Rovaniemi
16.5. Suomen Vapaussota 1918 [Finnish Liberation War Historical Film]
16.5. Häkämies queried over NATO comments
16.5. Katainen frets Finnish public misinformed about Nato
15.5. Finland's Lipponen would strip president's foreign policy powers
15.5. Putin's Finland visit postponed
12.5. Finland's Thors defends Häkämies over Nato speech
12.5. Finnish Left Alliance tells Vanhanen to rein in Häkämies and Niinistö
9.5. Halonen Reacts to Recent NATO Membership Comments
9.5. PM Considers Defence Minister's NATO Statement A Private View
9.5. Finnish PM hopes for consensus on constitutional reform
9.5. National Coalition would overhaul Finnish foreign policy decision-making
7.5. Halonen Wants To Retain President's Emergency Powers
7.5. Putin To Visit Finland This Month
7.5. Finland's Halonen won't comment on defence minister's Nato speech
6.5. New US Ambassador in Helsinki emphasises importance of war against terror
5.5. Speaker Niinistö to take Finnish delegation to United States
27.4. Häkämies: No Troop Cuts Before 2011
25.4. Former Finnish FM to take place on foreign affairs committee
22.4. Reservists Concerned About Troop Cut Plan
22.4. President Halonen's popularity on the rise among Finns –poll
16.4. Finland in NATO Crisis Management Exercises
16.4. Georgian President warns: concessions to Russia could be reflected in Finland
15.4. Rice's visit to Finland not likely - Finnish FM in Sweden
15.4. Chief of Intelligence: Stronger Russia needs to be taken into consideration
11.4. Debating NATO: Sweden and Finland keep their distance
10.4. Presidential candidate Obama would gladly see Finland join NATO
8.4. Finnish Defence Forces expect political decisions pertaining to national defence
8.4. Austrian chancellor to visit Finland
8.4. Vanhanen: NATO statements by Russia no cause for concern
8.4. Stubb says no change in Russia's stand on Finnish Nato accession
7.4. Kaskeala asks where Finnish government stands on conscription
7.4. Salolainen says Russia's repugnance to Nato shackles Finland
4.4. President Halonen: NATO wants more Finns in Afghanistan
4.4. President sees FM change as indication of "new times"
4.4. Finland welcomes Nato's promise to keep PfP countries in loop
4.4. President Halonen: NATO wants more Finns in Afghanistan
?.4. Halonen attends NATO summit in Bucharest
4.4. Stubb Calls for Bold and Active Foreign Policy
4.4. NATO Endorses U.S. Missile Defense Plan
3.4. Nato summit begins in Bucharest
3.4. President Halonen wants UN to lead Afghan civilian aid
3.4. Finnish president welcomes upgrade in politicians' moral code
2.4. Finnish PM keeps Nato door ajar - PM
2.4. Bush in plea for more Nato troops
1.4. Vanhanen says Finland lost experienced foreign minister
1.4. Prime Minister Vanhanen: Sacking Kanerva "Unfortunate"
1.4. Finnish SDP leader caught unawares by foreign minister choice
31.3. Australia Seeks UN Security Council Seat
31.3. Parliament gives approval to NRF participation
28.3. McCain won't win over Europe unless U.S. exits Iraq
28.3. Bildt says Sweden never promised NRF entry in step with Finland
28.3. Finnish Parliament approves NRF participation
28.3. NRF Participation Approved
27.3. Finnish FM sees Russia joining EU crisis management
20.3. Finnish security policy: No Joy, but Finland Joins Nato Force
19.3. Finland receiving direct military information from United States and NATO
18.3. Finland's solitary struggle [in Arabic, jihad]
21.11. President Halonen: Advantages of Non-alignment Forgotten
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