We are looking for actions that promote the employment of minority groups in Espoo
Has someone in your community done something that supports the employment of minority groups in Espoo? Take part in the TASSU competition and tell us about an action that promotes the employment of minority groups – such as people with an immigrant background, people with disabilities, or others who face difficulties entering the labour market.
We are also looking for preventive activities that combat social exclusion before people reach the actual working age, for example through youth work. The aim is to highlight everyday heroes who, by breaking down barriers to employment, are building a more equal Espoo. People who act as bridge-builders between opportunities and inclusion.
The purpose of the annual TASSU prize is to highlight concrete actions that promote equality and non-discrimination in Espoo. Both Espoo residents and city employees can take part in the competition.
“The TASSU competition highlights actions taken in Espoo to promote equality and non-discrimination. We hope that the participants’ good experiences inspire others to take action. Promoting equality and non-discrimination is part of the city’s comprehensive work for sustainability,” says Diversity and Inclusion Manager Kaarina Salonen.
The competition has two categories. In addition to those working for the city, the users of services in Espoo can nominate persons or teams who represent the City of Espoo’s outsourced services or other third-sector operators based in Espoo, such as sports clubs or other organisations, and promote equality and non-discrimination. The winner will receive EUR 1,000 for the promotion of equality and non-discrimination.
The online form is easy to fill in.(external link, opens in a new window)
We ask you to answer the following questions.
- Describe a tangible action that has promoted the employment of minority groups or preventive activities that combat social exclusion before people reach the actual working age, for example through youth work (max. 200 characters).
- Tell us how the action promotes equality and/or non-discrimination (max. 400 characters).
- Tell us about an insight or event that changed your perspective on the world and other people (values, attitudes, views).
- Describe the feedback received from others (max. 400 characters).
- Tell us how the action could be applied elsewhere (max. 400 characters).
- Tell us where the jury can obtain information about the action to support its assessment (max. 400 characters).
- Your contact information
Fill in the application form in Finnish, Swedish or English.
Submit your application by 2 November 2025. The winners selected by Espoo’s Equality Committee will be announced on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2025.
Read more about the TASSU competition and fill in the application.