A Brave Heart: Maissi Erkko – Fighting for Women, Finland and Family

Grant €137,000

Reetta Hänninen, PhD

This project explores a hidden but powerful figure in the history of Finland and its largest newspaper. It sheds light on Maissi Erkko (1872–1936), a wife and a mother of two famous men, and an activist who defended family, nation and liberal values. Profound research examines the networks of Maissi Erkko and her yet unseen influence and legacy.