Become a member

Kymenlaakson Kylät ry works as the advocate and developer of the shared interests of villages in Kymenlaakso, as well as village and resident activities. As a Kymenlaakson Kylät ry member, you gain access to services such as:

  • Advocacy

  • Training and guidance

  • Training support from the Rural Culture Association (Maaseudun Sivistysliitto) for member organisations

  • Village websites and Yhdistysavain services at a discounted rate

  • Free legal advice

  • The nationwide “Avoimet Kylät” (Open Villages) day

  • Excursions

  • Selection of Kymenlaakso’s Village of the Year and Person of the Year

  • Project activities

  • A broad nationwide network consisting of 19 regional village associations and 52 Leader groups, coordinated by the umbrella organisation Suomen Kylät ry