Tähtitorninvuori in Helsinki, 1890-1910. Image: Gustav Sandberg. SLS/Gustav Sandbergs fotografisamling

Mission, vision and strategy

Here you can read about our mission, values, vision and strategy. Together, they form the foundation of our organisation and show us the way forward.

Our mission

The mission of SLS is to collect, preserve and share knowledge about Swedish culture in Finland, to promote domestic research into the Swedish language and literature, and to promote domestic literary activities in Swedish through prizes and grants. SLS owns and manages the Swedish Cultural Foundation and other funds.

Our core values

Knowledge. Quality. Renewal. Diversity.

Our vision

Knowledge and culture for an open and enlightened society.