In English
Rehabilitation International Finnish Committee
- Expert of rehabilitation in Finland and world-wide
RIFI ry is a member of the international umbrella organisation for rehabilitation Rehabilitation International (RI). RIFI is comprised of both client- and service provider-organisations and other important rehabilitation organisations. RIFI has 30 member organisations.
RIFI ry connects it´s member organisations to international cooperation on a national level in order to ensure coequal participation opportunities for it´s members. RIFI also acts as a trend-setter for the rehabilitation field in Finland.
Rehabilitation International (RI) is a world-wide network for rehabilitation, with members from the disability organisations, service providers, researchers and public authorities.
Mission
RIFI´s mission is to
- follow developments in the field of rehabilitation, both in Finland and abroad
- keep in touch with Finnish and international actors in the field, covering all disability groups and rehabilitation sectors
- inform the public about it´s activities and exchange information
- organise events and seminars related to rehabilitation
Representatives of RIFI participate in RI´s commissions and work.
Decisive power in RIFI is held by the organisation´s council which meets annually. RIFI´s board runs the organisation and it´s elected every second year.
Majority of the work is done on a voluntary basis. The activities are funded by membership fees.
Finnish Committee of Rehabilitation was founded in 1950. The name RIFI was adopted in 1984.