Your partner in mission-driven education

Taida was founded in Finland, a country known for its world-class education system and commitment to lifelong learning. Our name comes from the Finnish verb “taitaa”, meaning to know how to do something, to master a skill. Taida is its imperative form—a call to action to apply knowledge in a meaningful way.

At Taida, we believe education can act as a catalyst for social change. We design and facilitate learning experiences, educational programs, and collaborative initiatives that strengthen participation, inclusion, and community-driven impact.

Our work combines non-formal education, facilitation, digital learning, mentoring, and communication across local and international contexts. We collaborate with organizations, educators, changemakers, and communities working on meaningful social and educational initiatives.

Based in Europe and working internationally, we support projects and partnerships in English, Finnish, and Spanish.

Meet the team

  • Emilia Jaakkola

    Founder

  • Gabriela Braneanu

    International cooperation

  • Kira Keini

    Communications

  • Olga Escobar

    Advisor

  • Advisor

    Sérgio Gonzaga Santos

    Advisor

  • Oscar Perez Marcos

    Advisor