Responsibility in Taito
The themes of responsibility touch the activities of the Finnish Crafts Organization in many ways. Values such as sustainable craftsmanship, repair, maintenance, preservation of skills and appreciation of work and transfer of knowledge are important to us. Throughout the organisation, we look at responsibility through four themes: cultural, ecological, social and economic responsibility.
Cultural responsibility
We value traditional crafts and craftspeople and respect our diverse cultural heritage.
Ecological responsibility
We advise and teach how to make appropriate, handcrafted products and guide them to long-lasting use.
Social responsibility
Crafts are a community activity that increases well-being and creates jobs.
Financial responsibility
Taito is the largest employer in the craft sector in Finland. The organisation employs over 250 person-years and nearly 1000 people.
Purchases of products and services from craft entrepreneurs have a direct employment effect on craft entrepreneurs.
Safer Space Principles in Taito
At Taito-organization, we want you to feel comfortable and safe in our premises, whether you are working with us or as a client, partner or volunteer,
Taito-associations are committed to the principles and policies of their Equality Plan and the Safer Space Principles. At Taito, we do not tolerate racism or discrimination of any kind. We seek to identify and eliminate discriminatory practices in all our activities. We ask you to take these principles into account in your own activities.
We want everyone to feel safe and accepted. Together, we enable a positive atmosphere that encourages learning.
Respect each other
Treating other people as peers. Let everyone be themselves without prejudice about gender, background, religion or any other characteristic. All forms of bullying, discrimination and disrespectful behaviour are prohibited. Allow diversity of values and views.
Everyone has equal value
Give everyone space to participate and learn in their own way, and to express themselves through crafts. Listen to and respect different opinions and give everyone space to be themselves.
Take responsibility for own behaviour
Follow the practical guidelines given and take collective responsibility for the environment and atmosphere. Ask permission if you take or post photos or videos of other people. Do not intentionally or unintentionally offend others and apologise if you offend others. Be willing to learn and grow through feedback. If you notice or feel someone is acting against the principles of safer space, give feedback to the event leader or the person in charge of the activity.
Be open to new ideas, do not criticise
All participants are welcome to try and learn new skills without fear of mistakes or criticism. We respect the diversity of learners, you can always ask us if you are unclear.