AAR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (ASDA) RY

ASDA is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation concerned with civil society issues, particularly promoting equality of opportunities and good relations between persons of different racial groups. The organisation was established in 2000 in Helsinki, Finland. The organisation’s mission is to provide guidance, health, social, educational, vocational and character development of youth in general through the offering of structured activities such as short and long courses, homework support, field trips, sports, training, seminars, cooperation development with underdeveloped countries.

Our Aims

To provide a safe and structured environment in which all youth can associate with their peers ASDARY cares for all generations regardless of their gender, age or ethnic background

Our Objectives

To promote youth diversity and understanding that young people naturally seek excitement, friendship and support,
youth empowerment through education and employment.

Our Values

ASDA ry is an open organisation with over 500 members from different ethnic backgrounds including native Finns ASDA has organised and participated in more than 30 EU youth programs since 2005,

ASDA ry hosted Job Shadow Program in Helsinki

ASDA ry hosted Job Shadow Program in Helsinki Between 7–14 August 2025, ASDA ry had the pleasure of hosting two staff members from Somali Community Service e.V. (Germany) as part of the Erasmus+ project SELF-PATH – improving skills for economic independence of women. Throughout the week, the visiting staff…

Training of Trainers in Lohja, Finland Concluded Successfully

NAIS Project – Training of Trainers in Lohja, Finland Concluded Successfully From 4–8 August 2025, we gathered at Elontuli Course Center in Lohja for the Training of Trainers under the Nature Connection for Supporting Integration (NAIS) project. This milestone activity brought together passionate trainers, youth workers, and experts to…

Would You Mind-Set

Successful Conclusion of the Transnational Partners Meeting in Helsinki, Finland – “Would You Mind-Set” Project From May 7-9, 2025, we concluded a highly productive and successful Transnational Partners Meeting for the “Would You Mind-Set” project in Helsinki, Finland. This strategic partnership, supported by the European Commission, brought together partners…

ASDA RY Services 

Availability

In offering support to informal groups of young people, youth associations and non-governmental organizations working with immigrants and youth communities
at-risk of social exclusion

Flexibility

In monitoring and contributions to the development of educational and social programs and policies

Training & Support

The organization has 22 years of experience in Adult Education Health programs, Culture and Youth
development projects, Development Cooperation projects.