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Invest in a firm foundation for the future of Finland

  • Tulevaisuusrahasto The Future fund supports the University of Helsinki in its task to maintain its position as one of the worlds best multidisciplinary research universities. Donors may direct their gifts to the university's basic capital through the fund. The profit of the basic capital is used for carrying out strategic goals important for the future.

    You can also support any of our various discipline spesific funds or specific projects by making a donation.

Helsinki Insight projects

Numerous questions concern us all. There are problems, whose solutions affect our lives, and possibilities that will change the future when realised. The University of Helsinki is active in the effort to build our future society and has defined taking social responsibility to an ever increasing measure as a strategic goal. The university provides insights and solutions based on multidisciplinary research in the following focus areas. Read more about the Helsinki Insight projects  >

  • Environment

    The project on environment focuses specifically on two themes: climate change and the Baltic Sea. Both of these questions are of international importance, and to raise awareness of these issues and increase scientific and corporate cooperation we have founded the Global Change Academy.

  • Global welfare

    Our focus on global welfare has its roots in the Nordic countries. Within the project other important questions are raised such as Russia’s changing political and economical climate, cultural diversity within nation states and local communities in a globalised world.

  • Health

    The start of each life is crucial, and the life subsequently lead depends to a large extent on our healthiness. If we know more about the individual genetics of each person, diseases can also be treated more effectively. Likewise, the birth is likely the most dangerous moment in a child’s life.

  • Learning environments

    Students need libraries which fill their ever-increasing need of information. Learning environments need better facilities and easier access to information, and the new Kaisa House-library attempts to fulfil these needs. Earlier in life learning environments are also dependent on teachers – for this reason the university is focusing on developing the teacher education to better suit the globalised world’s needs.

DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC FUNDS

Specific funds and causes

Aside from the Helsinki Insight projects the university has specific causes to which it directs gifts. The causes change depending on the specific need at a certain moment, the following causes are in need of gifts at this time. Read more about the specific gift opportunities  >

  • Independent funds – endowed professorships

    Endowed professorships can give new directions to research. Read more >

  • Jubilee Fund – international university

    Research and studying do not know borders. Supporting exchange of researchers and students is highly important. Read more >

  • The National Library's Cultural Heritage Fund

    Join the project for maintaining the Finnish culture heritage. Read more >

  • Give a student a carrot

    Help a student finance his studies by giving to the Alumni Fund which supports students through scholarships and grants.Read more >

  • Canine health research

    For the health and well-being of man's best friend. Read more >

  • Save a book

    Beauty fades, and so does ink. Through digitalisation we ensure that old books go on living. Read more >

  • For the versatility of nature

    Encourage the dissemination of environmental knowledge. Read more >

  • LUMA Fund

    Lasten ja nuorten innostamiseksi matematiikkaan ja luonnontieteisiin. Read more >

  • Create your own fund

    Have you not found a suitable fund? Do you wish to support a specific cause but are unsure how to do so? In that case creating your own fund might be an option.Read more >