Filha is part of the ’Savuton Suomi’ (Smoke-free Finland 2023) network. The network makes proposals on how to promote smoke-free initiatives to support decision making and highlights the positive aspects of smoke-free living with the goal of achieving a smoke-free Finland.
In addition to Filha, members of the Smoke-free Finland network include:
- Allergia- ja Astmaliitto ry,
- Ehkäisevä päihdetyö EHYT ry (Finnish Association for Substance Abuse Prevention),
- Hengitysliitto ry (The Organization for Respiratory Health in Finland),
- HUS Sydän- ja keuhkokeskus HYKS, (Heart and Lung Center, Helsinki University Hospital),
- Kirkkohallitus (Churh Council, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland)
- Doctors Against Tobacco (DAT) network,
- Savuton kunta -hanke (Pohjois-Savon Sydänpiiri ry) (Smoke-free municipality),
- SOSTE Suomen sosiaali- ja terveys ry (Finnish Federation for Social Affairs and Health),
- Suomalainen Lääkäriseura Duodecim (The Finnish Medical Society),
- Suomen ASH ry (Action on Smoking and Health),
- Suomen Keuhkolääkäriyhdistys ry,
- Suomen Sydänliitto ry,
- Suomen Syöpäyhdistys ry (Cancer Society of Finland),
- Suomen terveyttä edistävät sairaalat ja organisaatiot ry STESO,
- Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos (Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare),
- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and
- Yksi elämä -hanke (One Life -project).
Filha participates in the ’Tartuttamattomat sairaudet’ (Non-Communicable Diseases) network’s activities. The goal is the prevent non-communicable diseases, reduce their associated harm and ensure appropriate current care guidelines (’käypä hoito’) and rehabilitation for patients.
In addition to Filha, members of the Non-Communicable Diseases network include:
- Aivoliitto (Finnish Brain Association),
- Suomen diabetesliitto (Finnish Diabetes Association),
- Hengitysliitto,
- Suomalainen Lääkäriseura Duodecim,
- Suomen Sydänliitto and
- Suomen Syöpäyhdistys.
Filha is part of the ’Yksi elämä’ project (One Life). The aim is to have a healthier Finland. The joint health efforts of Aivoliitto, Diabetesliitto, Filha, Hengitysliitto, Mieli ry (Mental Health Finland), Sydänliitto and Syöpäjärjestöt promote people’shealth and well-being throughout life. Duodecim is involved as an expert organization.
Filha is a part of the ’Paikka auki’ funding program (The Vacant Job program organized by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and administrated by the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organizations).
Filha is a founding member of FSHS (Finnish Student Health Service), Kiipula Foundation and Vates Foundation.
Additionally, Filha is a member of the following national NGOs:
- Väestöliitto ry (The Family Federation of Finland),
- SOSTE Suomen sosiaali ja terveys ry,
- Suomen YK-liitto ry (UN Association of Finland),
- Lastensuojelun Keskusliitto ry (The Central Union for Child Welfare),
- National Environment and Health Maintenance Association,
- RIFI ry (Rehabilitation International Finnish Committee) and
- Fingo – Suomalaiset kehitysjärjestöt (Finnish Development NGOs).