Suomen Nestlé Oy with its baby food brand Piltti is active in charity work with children by sponsoring a NGO called Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliitto (MLL) – The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare.
It promotes the wellbeing of children and of families with children, increases respect for childhood and seeks to make it more visible, and sees that children's views are taken into account in public decision-making.
The Mannerheim League is the largest child welfare organization in Finland. It has more than 90 000 members and 565 local associations throughout the country. The work of these local associations is supported by the League's 13 district organizations.
The Mannerheim League relies on partnerships. It works with numerous organizations, businesses and networks in Finland and abroad. The League's Central Office in Helsinki cooperates closely with ministries, officials and other organizations while the district organizations and local associations operate on the regional level.
The league aims to ensure that :
- Children are equal members of society
- Every child enjoys good and happy surroundings
- Parenting and education are espected ans supported
- Volunteer work, helping, caring and joint responsibility increase
This is a good way for Nestlé Finland to support welfare of families and create goodwill for the company.