Varsin Hyvä ry

is a Local Action Group, which supports projects increasing the vitality of the countryside.  We are located in South-West Finland, and the area consists of 14 municipalities in the surrounding of the City of Turku.

The actors include, for example, local associations, foundations and rural enterprises which carry out projects for the public good.

Varsin Hyvä ry helps to initiate the projects - we offer knowledge, assistance, and financial support. EU and national bodies (state and local municipalities), as well as private parties participate in funding.

The aims are to

• promote business activities
• create jobs
• increase recreational activities
• increase tourism in the rural areas

Transnational activity

The Local Action Group Varsin Hyvä is looking for international cooperation partners. Our diversified area of operations is located close to the Baltic Sea in Southwest Finland, near the 60th Northern latitude. River valleys and forests split this old residential and farming area, known as the granary of Finland. An urban look and rapid changes are brought along by the City of Turku.

In recent years we have launched over one hundred projects, on terms of sustainable development. Our resources are best suited for activities supporting cultural travelling, hiking in the nature, and interaction between cities and countryside. Our most important task is to inspire and help people in rural areas to develop their own surroundings and environment.

At the moment, Varsin Hyvä is targeting the international field of operation. Our first two inetrnational  projects during the period of 2003-2006 were connected with recreational  use of rivers and tourism development in national parks. These projects were realized together with spanish partners. For further information concerning national parks development, please click www.kurjenkello.net.

We are now looking for new collaboration partners to realize cooperative projects which carry out our themes. We are especially interested in partners from the Baltic countries and Sweden.

The Local Action Group Varsin Hyvä is looking for international cooperation partners. Our diversified area of operations is located close to the Baltic Sea in Southwest Finland, near the 60th Northern latitude. River valleys and forests split this old residential and farming area, known as the granary of Finland. An urban look and rapid changes are brought along by the City of Turku.In recent years we have launched over one hundred projects, on terms of sustainable development. Our resources are best suited for activities supporting cultural travelling, hiking in the nature, and interaction between cities and countryside. Our most important task is to inspire and help people in rural areas to develop their own surroundings and environment. At the moment, Varsin Hyvä is targeting the international field of operation. Our first two inetrnational  projects during the period of 2003-2006 were connected with recreational  use of rivers and tourism development in national parks. These projects were realized together with spanish partners. For further information concerning national parks development, please click .We are now looking for new collaboration partners to realize cooperative projects which carry out our themes. We are especially interested in partners from the Baltic countries and Sweden. For further information, please contact us!

Contact details:

Varsin Hyvä ry
Liedon kunnantalo
PL 24, 21421 Lieto
FINLAND

Executive Director Heli Walls

tel +358 2 4873 3454

gsm +358 50 338 3867

e-mail:  heli.walls@lieto.fi

Brochure of transnational cooperation, click here

Brochure of Finnish LAG´s - The Key to Making a Difference