Finlande

Africans and African-Europeans Association (afaes ry)

National Network
Finlande
Address

Mäkelänkatu 58 A (3rd floor)
Mäkelänkatu 58 A (3rd floor)
00510 Helsinki
Finlande

Telephone
+358408119977
Telephone (other)
+358408119977
E-Mail
afaes@afaes.fi
E-Mail (2)
admin@afaes.fi
E-Mail (3)
support@afaes.fi
E-Mail (4)
fatima@afaes.fi
Mobile Phone
+358408119977
Mobile Phone (other)
+358408119977
Website
http://www.afaes.fi
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Others
  3. Youth and education
General Information

AFAES ry consists of the board that is responsible for external communications and the office. Youth group Peer support group for Women and Men Culture & Networking group Media & Advocacy group

Mission and Objectives

The main objectives are:
Guidance, training and support of organizations, in co-operation with partners and with an aim to strengthe
organizations and deepen their participation
-The partner network consists of Moniheli, the city of  Helsinki, Culture Center  caisa Helsinki, ministry of Justice,
Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Finland, Suomen 4H-liitto, Kassandra ry and other partners as well.
 

Main Projects / Activities

AFAES  integrate immigrants and to network with native Finns
by creating hobby-related activities.
AFAES promotes the cooperation of member associations,
especially strengthening the relations between associations
- Develop activities and services towards to the asylum seekers
in order to progress with their integration process in Finland.
-Helsinki Multicultural Education Services HELMO
It aims to increase multicultural dialogue and cultural
understanding via a range of activities in Helsinki.
-POCA is an acronym for Prevention of Crisis Amongst African
Families in Helsinki. The project provides help and support for people
with an African cultural background and their families through it’s Family
Support Services
-Finnish language

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

By networking and Collaboration:
Collaboration is a mutually beneficial relationship between two or more parties to achieve common goals by sharing responsibility, authority and accountability for achieving results. It is more than simply sharing knowledge and information communication and more than a relationship that helps each party achieve its own goals  The purpose of collaboration is to create a shared vision and joint strategies to address concerns that go beyond the purview of any particular party.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

-Professional development
-Better networking
-Leadership skills
-Cultural understanding

Contact (1) Full Name
Fatima Usman
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Fatima Usman
Contact (2) Full Name
Keijo Mikkanen
Job Title (2)
Secretary

Finnish Psychologists for Social Responsibility (FiPSR) / Psykologien Sosiaalinen Vastuu ry (PSV)

National Network
Finlande
Address

c/o Miranda Koskinen
Kauppiaankatu 8-10 G 41
00160 Luoma
Finlande

Telephone
+358 45 133 5919
E-Mail
psv@vastuu.fi
E-Mail (2)
Mirannda@windowslive.com
E-Mail (3)
Sirkku.Kivisto@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1982
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
  2. Others
General Information

Finnish Psychologists for Social Responsibility (FiPSR) was founded in 1982 by the Finnish Psychological Association, the Finnish Psychological Society and Finnish Psychology Students’ Association. (Lic 174667/1988). The Association is based in Helsinki, Finland. FiPSR does not have any paid workers, all activists are volunteers. The administration budget (2020) 5800 € funded by Finnish Psychological Association. The development projects are funded by own fundraising and official development aid for Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, 2020 250 000 €. FiPSR is a member of Fingo, the umbrella organisation for Finnish civil society organisation, who work with the development cooperation or are otherwise interested in global affairs. 

Mission and Objectives

The aim of FiPSR is to promote the universal right to mental and social well-being of all people and encourage people of all professions to work for this aim. FiPSR operates through different projects and task forces. The Executive Board of FiPSR, consisting of a chairperson and 6-9 members, is responsible for all the operations of the organisation. The Executive Board is elected at the annual general meeting.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects and activities: - Local Activity Groups: seminars, excursions, voluntary work in co-operation with other organisations etc. Currently there are five local activity groups of FiPSR working in the capital area, Jyväskylä, Tampere, Turku and Satakunta (Pori, Rauma). - Asylum Seeker -project in two centers for asylum seekers, capital area Partner in Global Clinic - psychological help for people without official IDs - The Storycrafting -network is a project creating contacts between children in different countries - children's own voice and narrative culture - Extreme Survival Team – enhancing the physical activity of refugee children in Lebanon and arranging stress management workshops for social workers in refugee camps in Lebanon - Solidarity Stitches - knitting group for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon - Development project ”Mental health for groups with complex needs: A multidisciplinary model combining client centered and community approaches” 2019-2020

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

FiPSR can share all the experience and information concerning our projects in the area.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

FiPSR works already a long period in the Near East and finds it helpful to be in contact to the network members. FiPSR will be interested in to learn about funding possibilities through information by ALF.

Contact (1) Full Name
Sirkku Kivistö
Job Title
Treasurer, Coordinator of the development project in Lebanon
Head of the organisation
Ms Miranda Koskinen
Media
Gender
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Training for young journalists

Young  journalists living in Finland, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany are called to connect, debate and learn over a 2-day online workshop in October.

Culture
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*VM* HAWA multilingual radio programme

This National Network cultural activity will be organized by the Finnish Head of Network Foundation of the Finnish Institute in the Middle East in the Framework of the Anna Lindh F

Education

*VM* Training on Intercultural Competences

The Workshop as the National Network activity was organized by the Anna Lindh Foundation National Network of Finland Foundation of the Finnish Institute in the Middle East in the F

A Rainy Day, Financial Wisdom, and Hamburgers: A Memorable Sunday with Mirsal

Soumis par Finland le lun 19/08/2024 - 16:38
A Rainy Day, Financial Wisdom, and Hamburgers: A Memorable Sunday with Mirsal

A couple of weeks ago, on a rainy Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending Mirsal's Financial Literacy Workshop. While the weather outside was gloomy, the atmosphere inside was warm and welcoming, thanks to Mirsal's track record of hosting valuable and insightful events.

The workshop kicked off with some light-hearted ice-breakers, setting a relaxed tone and allowing participants to connect. Although the information shared was mostly foundational, it was a great reminder of the essential principles of financial literacy. The budget organization tips and practical exercises were particularly inspiring, motivating me to make positive changes in my financial habits.

After the workshop, the day took a delicious turn with a hamburger party. We built the fire together, grilled burgers, and enjoyed our meal as a group. The simple act of sharing food created a sense of camaraderie that perfectly complemented the learning experience. Despite the rainy weather, the day was filled with warmth, laughter, and meaningful connections.

All in all, the combination of financial learning and bonding over a meal made for a wonderfully balanced and memorable afternoon—an experience I’ll treasure for a long time.

Åbo Akademi University, Department of Comparative Religion

National Network
Finlande
Address

Fabriksgatan 2
20500 Åbo
Finlande

Telephone
+358 35822153270
Fax
+358 35822154902
E-Mail
laura.wickstrom@abo.fi
Website
http://web.abo.fi/fak/hf/relvet/engindex.htm
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1988
Fields of Activity
  1. Religion
  2. Research
General Information
The department has three full-time employed people and several researchers. It is run on state and project funding. The department provides teaching and research in comparative religion with various partners.
Mission and Objectives

The department's mission is to excel in teaching and research in comparative religion both in Finland and internationally.

Main Projects / Activities

YARG – Young adults and religion in a global perspective, Centre of Excellence 2015-2018.
Several individual research projects on Muslims and religious diversity in Finland.

Contact (1) Full Name
Peter Nynäs
Head of the organisation
Professor Peter Nynäs