In 2024, Kukunori continued to advance mental health, community engagement, and inclusion through the community-based Guided Functional Peer Support (GFP) model. Throughout the year, we reached over 15,000 individuals, peers, and professionals in Finland, Europe, and beyond, fostering connection and support.

Here are some Highlights of the Year 2024:

• Roso music and gaming workshops recorded over 4,500 participations, targeting young adults at risk of marginalization. More than 90 % reported strengthened personal resources and improved skills for education and employment.
• Huudikoutsit street outreach connected with 2,253 individuals, including those facing drug addiction, mental health challenges, homelessness, and social exclusion, as well as those interested in peer support work (GFP).
• Culture House NET organized 41 women-specific workshops with over 950 participants, providing a safer space and community for creativity and skill-building. More than 81 % of participants reported increased opportunities, empowerment, and a stronger sense of belonging.
• Walking football brought together over 1,000 social and health sector professionals, recreational players, seniors and individuals in addiction or mental health recovery. 84 % of participants reported improved well-being in daily life and enhanced social inclusion through low-threshold team sports.

International Impact:

• Selected for Next in Mind programme to scale the GFP model in the Nordics, co-launched three Culture Houses in Kenya supporting young women, LGBTIQA+, and albinism communities and participated in GAMIAN Europe Mental Health Week to tackle stigma.

Through innovation and collaboration, Kukunori continues to build stronger, more inclusive communities, driving positive change in societies worldwide! Follow us on:
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