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You can still register for the Amazing Race of Caring
Published: 18.3.2025
The Finnish Cup of Caring is a new initiative aimed at fostering a culture of caring both locally and nationally, while inspiring people to connect with and support those around them. The City of Vaasa is participating in the Finnish Cup of Caring and invites residents to join. Let’s make Vaasa Finland’s most caring municipality in 2025!
The first Finnish Cup of Caring will take place from 1 April to 31 May 2025. It is an open team competition, welcoming businesses, organisations, parishes, wellbeing services counties, and other suitable communities to participate as organisers of Cup events.
At the Cup events, volunteer teams are encouraged to engage with diverse target groups, such as children, young people, seniors, individuals with disabilities, mental health and substance abuse rehabilitees, immigrants, or, for example, contribute to the preservation of nature and the environment. The Cup events may feature for example:
- outdoor activities
- games
- making music, singing, dancing
- baking
- hosting pancake parties
- helping with food aid
- sorting items
- doing volunteer work for the preservation of nature and the environment.
The Cup aims to foster meaningful interactions between different target groups, promoting mutual understanding and compassion.
The Talk to Someone New campaign promotes caring
Since August, the City of Vaasa has been running a campaign under the theme ‘Talk to Someone New’, encouraging residents to engage with people they don’t know and exploring ways to prevent and eliminate loneliness.
-The Finnish Cup of Caring aligns perfectly with our activities and the Talk to Someone New campaign. Both aim to foster community spirit, a culture of responsible caring, and prevent loneliness, says Virve Flinkkilä, Director of Welfare for the City of Vaasa.
Vaasa is participating by organising events and spreading information. Success and the increase in caring are shared goals for all Vaasa residents, which is why the city hopes for broad participation.
Register for the Amazing Race of Caring
Register via the registration form available on the race website by 31 March 2025.
Teams can register for a specific race event or, if a suitable event is not available, organise their own. If you do not have a team of your own, you can also register as an individual volunteer for an event. Check out race events in Vaasa here.
The competition is organised by the Välittämisen kansanliike ry association. The best teams in the Amazing Race of Caring will be awarded, and the first ‘Most Caring Municipality in Finland’ diploma will be presented to the municipality with the best relative performance in the competition.