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Bold diaconia since 1867

Deaconess Foundation advocates boldly for human dignity while providing innovative solutions to society’s challenges. For nearly 160 years, the Foundation has been developing creative approaches to address many societal issues while supporting people in difficult situations. Together with the social enterprise Rinnekodit, we walk alongside people, creating new connections and communities where everyone feels valued.

A young woman smiling and posing for a photo outdoors near a glass pyramid structure, while another person in a yellow jacket takes the picture.

Our key figures

We employ 3 400 people nationwide. We operate in 14 wellbeing services counties in Finland and internationally in 13 countries.

9,5 million

External grants received by the foundation in 2023.

6,9 million

The foundation’s own funding used for charitable activities.

283 million

Our annual turnover

Kaksi hymyilevää henkilöä istumassa vierekkäin sohvalla, nainen pinkissä Rinnekodit-paidassa ja mies tummassa Diakonissalaitos-paidassa.

Deaconess foundation and rinnekodit

Our work is guided by a common set of values

As a social foundation group, we build a more just society. Profits from our operations go to supporting those in the most vulnerable situations. People are always at the center of everything we do.

We aim to be the most courageous workplace in the industry for people who, in addition to their skills, carry their hearts to work with them. Every one of us works to further human dignity.