Kirsi Konola

CEO

Tukena

Finland

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My organisation

Person-centered Support: Tukena provides a wide range of housing and care services tailored to the unique needs of each individual. We offer support for families, respite care for caregivers, and opportunities for independent living., Advocacy and Empowerment: Tukena actively advocates for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. We work with decision-makers, legislators, and other NGOs to create positive change., Building a brighter future: Tukena goes beyond direct services, investing in development projects and training programs that empower individuals and strengthen communities. We believe in building a society where everyone can thrive.
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About me

Kirsi Konola is the President of the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) and the CEO of Tukena Foundation. Tukena is one of Finland’s largest value-based social service providers, dedicated to promoting the good life of people with disabilities.

 Kirsi is deeply committed to advancing the human rights of persons with disabilities and transforming services and service structures to enable their full realization. Her work focuses on developing inclusive, human rights-based services in collaboration with broad networks and particularly with individuals, their families and professionals. She brings extensive leadership experience, with expertise in strategic and value-based leadership as well as change management.

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Areas of Activity

Employment

Supported EmploymentTransition models from sheltered workshops

Other Areas of Activity

EducationIndependent Living and Political Participation

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Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 5 March 2025

14:00 - 15:00

Small organizations as inclusion champions

Format:In-personLocation:M2Track:Zero Project Awardees
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Supported Employment
  • English captions | International Sign

The Zero Project Awardees in this session illustrate how small organizations can catalyze change around the world as inclusion champions, be it in New Zealand, Lithuania, or elsewhere.