Submit an initiative

Select from the drop-down menu the subject that best describes your initiative. If you cannot find a subject that suits your initiative, select “General and other feedback”. Selecting the right subject will make it quicker for us to relay your initiative to the correct processor.

Initiave

Please state in your own words what your initiative is about. If your initiative relates to a specific location or activity in Helsinki, remember to mention the area.
Give your proposal a descriptive name that conveys its content.
Explain what your proposal is and why it is important. You might consider the following questions: What problem or need does your proposal address? How does it benefit young people or the entire community?
How could your proposal be implemented? Suggest concrete actions or ideas.
Who does your proposal specifically concern or benefit? Is it aimed at a particular area?
Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 20 MB.
If you want, you can add an image that supports your initiative (for example, a place to be repaired, a requested area, etc.).

Contact information

The initiative can be submitted by a 13-17 year old resident of Helsinki. The names of participants in the initiative will not be published; they will only be visible to the handler of the initiative. Unauthorized use of another person’s information is prohibited. This means that the initiative cannot be made in someone else’s name. Additionally, neither the initiative itself nor any attached appendices may contain unauthorized mentions of individuals’ names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other deemed private information. The handler of the initiative, who prepares the initiative, will contact the initiator of the initiative. The initiator will be informed about how the initiative will be processed, and discussions will be held regarding the matters and methods mentioned in the initiative on how to advance the issue.
Please enter a number from 13 to 17.
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