About Järvaveckan
Järvaveckan Foundation is unique in its offering of cross-boundary meetings between groups where the opportunity for dialogue is usually limited. We do not engage in opinion-forming on current political issues. We demonstrate the value of integration through our values and actions. This is done by creating an annual event, inviting participants to dialogue meetings, and developing new knowledge and scientifically based reports. In this way, we create value through new contacts, new kinds of conversations, and new knowledge that moves Sweden forward toward our vision. No other actor in Sweden has such a role.
Järvaveckan Foundation runs the initiatives Järvaveckan Research, Järvaveckan Dialogue, and the annual event Järvaveckan.
JÄRVAVECKAN 2025
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Participating organizations
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Music, art and cultural performances
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Seminars, panel discussions and political speeches
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Visitors onsite
Our Approach
The Järvaveckan Foundation is an independent non-profit, free from political or religious affiliation. Our mission is to help build a society that harnesses the full power of diversity and inclusion—a society where everyone can contribute and reach their full potential, benefiting our community, our economy, and every single individual. Our vision is a society where every person can shape our shared future on equal terms. The path forward lies in open dialogue, built on mutual respect and knowledge. As experts, we provide fact-based insights. As conveners, we create bridge-building encounters that ensure more voices are heard and more perspectives are understood.
We have built a unique ecosystem where new knowledge is generated, deepened, and shared across society:
- Järvaveckan Research: We illuminate the ”blind spots” in the Swedish public debate. By analyzing public data and commissioning scientific studies from leading research firms, we amplify the perspectives often missing from traditional metrics. We replace assumptions with facts, building a more complete picture of Sweden’s challenges and opportunities.
- Järvaveckan Dialog: We host a year-round series of conversations and events, sharing insights from our research. We bring together experts, leaders, and policymakers from across the country to turn data into a deeper, collective understanding.
- Järvaveckan Event: Our annual event tears down the invisible walls separating people from power and from each other. As Sweden’s largest democratic arena, it’s a vibrant community festival where the insights from our research and dialogue meet all of society in a conversation that is direct, honest, and open to everyone.
By combining facts, dialogue, and encounters, we don’t just build bridges—we build the common ground of knowledge needed to make wiser decisions with greater democratic legitimacy and propel Sweden forward. This makes us unique.
”I firmly believe that a single encounter has the power to transform everything. The simple act of shaking hands, maintaining eye contact, and sharing narratives and aspirations is the essence of our humanity. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all organizations that have contributed to Järvaveckan, and those that will do so in the future. Together, we turn seemingly impossible connections into reality.”
Ahmed Abdirahman, Founder of Järvaveckan
Interested in learning more?
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