Self-Help Groups in Finland - cooperation with ... - Kansalaisareena
Self-Help Groups in Finland - cooperation with ... - Kansalaisareena
Self-Help Groups in Finland - cooperation with ... - Kansalaisareena
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Chang<strong>in</strong>g role of SHGs and<br />
professionals<br />
• <strong>Self</strong>-help groups and mutual support is<br />
sometimes understood as a work<strong>in</strong>g method of<br />
social and health professionals or a rival of<br />
professionals (Hyväri 2005)<br />
• In the F<strong>in</strong>nish context, self-help groups<br />
cooperate very closely <strong>with</strong> public welfare<br />
services, professionals, lay persons and<br />
volunteers<br />
• Politicians see groups as a way to save public<br />
fund<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Marianne Nylund 16.6.2011
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