Welcome to KulturÖsterbotten!
KulturÖsterbotten is a division of the SÖFUK Federation of Swedish Municipalities in Ostrobothnia for Education and Culture (Svenska Österbottens förbund för utbildning och kultur, SÖFUK), a joint municipal organization with fourteen member municipalities. SÖFUK is also in charge of the vocational education (YA – Vocational College of Ostrobothnia) and the regional theatre (Wasa Teater) in Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia.
The SÖFUK Federation and KulturÖsterbotten work for an active and creative Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia, promoting regional and local diversity as well as strong identity and open culture.
The aim of KulturÖsterbotten is to strengthen the cultural identity of the Swedish-speaking population of Ostrobothnia, deepen the cultural co-operation in all fields and on all levels and promote creative activities in the region. KulturÖsterbotten co-operates with a large number of organizations – regionally, nationally and internationally. KulturÖsterbotten is lead by the Cultural Section of SÖFUK.
Our Vision:
A path-finder in education and culture – for a sustainable Ostrobothnia where everyone can grow and develop.
Our Mission:
We build the future of Ostrobothnia through education and culture, support democracy and well-being, and safeguard and develop the Swedish-speaking culture. We strengthen the sense of community in Ostrobothnia and create new pathways for more people to access education and culture.