Anarchism is a working class ideologue originating from the 19th century. The word anarchy comes from Greek and is roughly translated as "no rulers." Anarchists aim for an unhierarchist, genuinely healthy society that functions on the basis of individual freedom,  shared responsibility and true equality. Only this way can we live a good, creative and balanced life in accord with fellow beings and the environment. And only by active participation, acting and organizing can we achieve that.

Since the dissolution of the Finnish Anarchist Federation (Suomen AnarkistiLiitto, SAL), for few years there was anarchist activity in the capital area only through independent campaigns. Anarchist Action was born out of the grown need of organized, aparlamentaristic political activity. We work directly on the grass-root level and we do not accept alienating bureaucracies or hierarchic decision-making processes as ways of championing our aims. We are an open, growing and developing group and eager to work in all the areas where anarchist theory and action has to offer. We organize events, participate in campaigns, produce material and uphold the general anarchist culture in Helsinki and Finland. You can join the group by taking part in action - meetings are held on a weekly basis!