Blog post | Published 17.10.2024
The past six months have been full of growth, connection, and inspiration for the NOVAT community! We’ve launched two five-week Mini-NOVAT groups in English, and the personal and collective journeys we’ve witnessed have been nothing short of transformative.
From the very start, it was clear just how important and needed these peer support spaces are. The response from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. Each of you has brought trust, vulnerability, and mutual support to our circles, creating spaces of profound connection and strength.
In addition to our Mini-NOVAT groups, we’ve recently launched the Tranquil Readers Circle, offering women a peaceful space to connect through shared reading, reflection, and quiet personal growth. It’s been a wonderful addition to our NOVAT Programme, and we look forward to seeing how this circle evolves in the coming months.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce two new 5-week Mini-NOVAT group sessions in Tampere and Helsinki. For those unable to join in person, we’re also offering an online session for academic women across Finland, ensuring that support and community can be accessed from anywhere.
Our ongoing commitment is to create spaces where women can come together, share, reflect, and grow—whether face-to-face or virtually. These groups are designed to be empowering, supportive, and transformative, helping every participant discover new paths for personal and collective growth.
As the facilitator behind these initiatives, it’s been a privilege to witness the transformation that comes from peer support. But none of this would be possible without the incredible team behind the scenes, whose dedication and hard work allow this programme to thrive. It’s truly a collaborative effort, and I’m deeply grateful for everything our team does to support the NOVAT community.
To all the participants who have shared their time, stories, and energy with us—thank you. 
Whether you’ve been part of the Mini-NOVAT groups, the Readers Circle, or the upcoming sessions, you are the heart of this initiative. Your courage to show up for yourselves and others has made these spaces truly transformative. 
As we look ahead to the rest of this year, we’re excited for what’s next. With new sessions planned and a continued commitment to supporting women on their journeys, the future is bright—and we can’t wait to continue this incredible journey with all of you!
Interested in joining one of our upcoming sessions?
Learn more and sign up here: https://naistenkartano.verkkokurssitehdas.fi/vertaistukiryhmat
With love and gratitude,
The NOVAT Programme Team