The Norden Association, founded in 1919, exists to promote cooperation between the Nordic countries. They were also instrumental in helping to establish the Nordic Council in 1952. Norden is a non-profit, non-political organization.

    During WWII Norden was one of the first groups to organize the collection and distribution of relief funds to Finland. Today, the association organizes trips, seminars, exhibitions and events to promote learning and cooperation between the countries. 

    [Image: WWII propaganda poster reading “Help Finnish children. Send your grant to the Norden Association”]

    (Source: norden.se)

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The Norden Association, founded in 1919, exists to promote cooperation between the Nordic countries. They were also instrumental in helping to establish the Nordic Council in 1952. Norden is a non-profit, non-political organization.
During WWII Norden was one of the first groups to organize the collection and distribution of relief funds to Finland. Today, the association organizes trips, seminars, exhibitions and events to promote learning and cooperation between the countries. 
[Image: WWII propaganda poster reading “Help Finnish children. Send your grant to the Norden Association”]