Helsinki – The Agents of Joy

Three years ago, Helsinki began reimagining what daily activity centres could offer to people with disabilities. Their aim was simple yet transformative: to create a space where beneficiaries were not merely participants, but leaders of their own activities. The joy agents have sung carols in elderly homes, raised funds for charities, staged plays, and organised events like Hot Dog Day and Turnip Day. Participants also take on peer leadership roles, guiding and encouraging one another.