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fida – hope in action

Faith, development, and sustainability – this is how we shape the world. Fida gives used goods a new purpose and brings hope to people worldwide. We are one of Finland’s largest development and mission organisations. Join us to continue a good story!

Nainen korin kanssa.

Change lives – donate

Fida aims to bring hope and a better future to all, especially to children living in poverty. We also do relief work in crisis areas and respond to natural disasters. Your donation will change the lives of children and their mothers!

Students write to their notebooks in Myanmar.

Donate your goods to a cause

Fida Secondhand Shops receive donated clothes and household goods all year long. You can either visit a Fida Shop near you, drop off your donation to a clothing collection box or order a free pick-up for your donation.

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News & Stories

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Kolme lasta nauraa
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International Roma Day: Five Stories of Hope and Change

For decades, Fida and Elämä ja Valo have worked together to support Roma communities across Europe. In honour of International Roma Day, we have gathered five encouraging stories of change from different Roma communities.
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Tyttö selaa oppikirjaa Romanatin peruskoulussa Tigrayssa, Etiopiassa.
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Echoes of War: The Lasting Impact of Conflict on Ethiopia’s Children

Ethiopia’s history has been marked by recurring conflicts that have left deep scars on society. Hannu Happonen’s report from Tigray opens a window into suffering that remained hidden from the outside world for two years.
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Ryhmä romanitaustaisia opiskelijoita
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The HERO project gave courage and a new direction

Fida’s training programme for Roma participants strengthens skills for employment, wellbeing, and parenting. New group started training this week in Lahti region.

Shop for a Better World

Fida Secondhand Shops is a Finnish chain of charity second hand stores. With 22 Fida Shops and an outlet, it is among the largest second hand chains in Finland.

By buying second-hand items and donating clothes and goods to Fida, you become part of a larger story. The profit from Fida Secondhand Shops goes to Fida International, an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people around the world.

Fida secondhand asiakas ostaa second hand tuotteita