Seppo Mallenius, a specialist from the Culture for All service (Helsinki), tells about a card called Kaikukortti, a Finnish initiative that allows individuals in financially challenging situations and their underage children to participate in cultural events free of charge.
Social and health care organizations, as well as third-sector actors that are part of the Kaikukortti network, distribute Kaikukortti to their clients who cannot afford to purchase tickets to cultural events or pay for courses at community or adult education centers. As of fall 2024, the Kaikukortti network includes approximately 600 organizations that distribute the cards and over 500 cultural and sports operators from more than 100 municipalities.
Developed in collaboration with social and health care actors and cultural operators, the Kaikukortti is a practical tool that promotes the social and economic accessibility of cultural well-being. The Kaikukortti operational model and the Kaikukanta registration system are currently being further developed with project funding from both the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
Our Questions:
What challenges might arise in the collaborative development efforts between social and health care actors and cultural operators?
How would you define the target groups that need support in promoting economic and social accessibility?
Moderation: Martin Conze (Dortmund), Dominik Fasel (Cologne) and Annemarie Müller (Helsinki)
Language: English
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