Tiija Rinta

Tiija Rinta is an educationist, development worker, researcher and writer based in London, UK. Tiija completed her doctorate from the Institute of Education, University of London, on the importance of creative activities in educational settings with children who exhibit communication difficulties. Tiija has worked for several international NGOs,Government Agencies and universities. Such work has taken her to various countries (such as Nepal, Kenya Jordan) where she has been able to use her knowledge and skills for the benefit of locals.

Most recently Tiija has worked for an EU-funded pan-European project on the usability of music technology for enhancing social inclusion amongst children from immigrant backgrounds. She has also carried out consultancy work for UNICEF, Save the Children and Relief International. A recent professional visit took Tiija to the Educational Research Academy of the Government of Taiwan where she worked as an expert for local Governmental officials on the Finnish education system and on the role of creative subjects in the curriculum.

The products of Tiija's work are publications in international professional journals, articles in magazines, book chapters and handbooks for professionals.

Tiija has also recently written her debut novel 'Four Sides to the Core'. Tiija's latest challenge is a small NGO, Volunteer East (www.volunteereast.org.uk), that recruits

volunteers from the UK and sends them on placements in partnership

organisations in developing countries, without placement fees.