Finlande

Joensuun seudun monikulttuurisuusyhdistys (JoMoni)

National Network
Finlande
Address

Koulukatu 24 B 13
80100 Joensuu
Finlande

Telephone
+358 44 7577 682
E-Mail
jomoni.koordinaattori@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
info@jomoni.fi
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Others
General Information

JoMoni toimii rasismia vastaan ja valvoo maahanmuuttajien etuja. Haluamme edistää ihmisten välistä kunnioitusta ja vuoropuhelua. JoMoni on avoin kaikille. Se järjestää kulttuuritapahtumia ja liikuntamahdollisuuksia. JoMonin kautta saa tietoa siitä, miten yhteiskunta toimii ja voi tulla mukaan kansalaistoimintaan. Maahanmuuttajat ovat itse aktiivisesti mukana päättämässä yhdistyksen toimintaan. JoMonissa on yli 170 jäsentä.

Mission and Objectives

The goal of the association is to promote multicultural diversity and to prevent immigrants from being discriminated and isolated. The association is open to people of all origins, nationalities, religions and political views.

Main Projects / Activities

The association organizes cultural and recreational events, seminars, press conferences and other activities that bring people together from different backgrounds. The association helps immigrants around the Joensuu area deal with various authorities as well as inform about multicultural diversity. The association coordinates anti-racism-network in the district.

Contact (1) Full Name
Tiia Liuski
Head of the organisation
Mitro Hyvärinen, chair

Jolly Dragon

National Network
Finlande
Address

Haapaniemenkatu 7-9
00530 Helsinki
Finlande

Telephone
0504694696
E-Mail
paul@jollydragon.net
E-Mail (2)
nina.ylostalo@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2002
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. International/Cultural relations
General Information
JD has been in the business of helping foreigners and locals integrate through social sports networks since 2002. We have successfully worked with the public sector on social cohesion projects and we are currently working with Vantaa City Sports Department with the help of project funding from the Ministry of Education to help activate foreigners in Vantaa to play sports, build their networks with Finnish players and feel at home in their new society. The project is called Vantaa Games - Connecting Humanity.
Mission and Objectives

Two way integration between foreigners and Finns through sports and other activities. 

Main Projects / Activities

- Sports (badminton, squash, football etc)
- Cafe Lingua
- Workshops (living in Finland etc.)

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To connect with other similar organizations and people. We believe that cooperation is power and together we can do much more than separately. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Paul Brennan
Job Title
CEO
Head of the organisation
Paul Brennan
Contact (2) Full Name
Nina Ylöstalo
Job Title (2)
Coordinator

Kansainvälinen solidaarisuustyö ry (International Solidarity Work)

National Network
Finlande
Address

Lintulahdenkatu 10, 2 krs.
00500 Helsinki
Finlande

Telephone
+35800000000
E-Mail
info@kvsolid.fi
E-Mail (2)
valtteri@kvsolid.fi
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1985
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Youth and education
General Information

Kansainvälinen solidaarisuustyö (International Solidarity Work) has usually 10 board members and 0-1 paid staff members. Our budget is roughly between 4000e and 40 000e per year. The main source of funding is project funding, we apply to various project funding possibilities every year. The general funding comes from individual donations, the amount being approximately 2000e per year. We are an umbrella NGO with five NGO members, mainly organisations interested in development cooperation, solidarity economy and Western Sahara. We have no annual membership fee nor individual members. Our main actions are focused on development issues, development cooperation, solidarity economy and in the recent years Western Sahara. In the recent years we have had a development communication project focusing on global inequality, and within that organized discussions and seminars and published material. This project was funded by the foundation for consumer cooperative activity, KOT-säätiö. We have also had a development cooperation project in 2015-2016 in Western Sahara, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The main partners are similar NGO's in Finland and our contacts in Western Sahara.

Mission and Objectives

Our purpose is to: - Support peace and peaceful development, peoples right for self-governance and societal development. - Promote international solidarity, justice and equality. - Support the development and realisation of a more solidar international economic system. - Promote the knowlegde about solidarity work and global south . - Promote peace education.

Main Projects / Activities

Ongoing activities: - Participating in the discussion about the development movement in Finland. - Monitoring the situation of Western Sahara and organizing activities related to the issue. - Informing our individual donors about our activities four times per year. Annual activities: - Participating in the World Willage Festival in Helsinki. - Participating in the Pax Peace Festival in Helsinki. - Participating in the activiest during the Western Sahara Independence Day. - Participating in the General Assembly of Kepa NGO platform and Finnish Refugee Council. Recent or ongoing projects: - Building the Western Saharan Society of Tomorrow (2015-2016) - Global Inequality (2017-2018) - Hosting cultural activist from Western Sahara during the Finnish Social Forum (2018) - Solidarity Trip to Western Sahara (2018)

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

KV-Solid’s main themes are working for Western Sahara, promoting new forms of economy, and changing development politics. One of our upcoming project applications is in global education. We have doors open for co-operation in these fields, and also have an existing co-operation companions in Western Sahara.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We look forward to meeting and discussing with other members of the network. Our goal in the network is to have a mutual project with other member(s) of the network. We want to promote its’ goals and values in our way. We look for networking while getting new perspectives and possible support.

Contact (1) Full Name
Valtteri Harakka
Job Title
Member of the Board
Head of the organisation
Valtteri Harakka

Karim Ouallen

National Network
Finlande
Address

Apteekkarinkatu 10 A 30
00790 Helsinki
Finlande

Telephone
+358453523850
E-Mail
ouallenk@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. Research
General Information
Born in 1975, Bachelor degree ,living in Finland since 2000.  
Mission and Objectives

Cultural Relations
 
I'm very outgoing person and I enjoy knowing different people, I'm always ready to learn new things and I internalize those quickly . I liketo take responsibility in my work and Iam spontanious.

Main Projects / Activities

Cultural relations

Contact (1) Full Name
Karim Ouallen
Head of the organisation
Karim Ouallen

Kaupunki yhteisönä ry. (Living Together in Cities)

National Network
Finlande
Address

Espoo
Espoo
Finlande

Telephone
+ 358 440412 189
E-Mail
heidi.rautionmaa@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
heidi@meetingyou.fi
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Religion
General Information
Living together in Cities/ Kaupunki yhteisönä ry. was founded in 2009 to work in co-operation with Catalonian UNESCO office to promote the creation of development for local interfaith dialogue as well as to foster dialogue among the different religious and convictions, civil society and government institutions within a non-confessional laic framework in Finland. In societies where diversity increases in an ethnic, cultural and religious perspective, dialogue ensures a practicable coexistence among the various and the religious and spiritual beliefs and convictions present in cities. Because religious diversity in the city is a reality comprising various areas (social, cultural, religious, economic, political), enforced and lived through the ways it is perceived (media, school system, literature, art, architecture), in order to guarantee both (peace and freedom of religion) it is necessary to promote and carry out prevention programs, citizen awareness campaigns, and dialogue and mediation among the groups and individuals involved.
Mission and Objectives

To help local religious communities integrate into the civil network of Finnish associations and entities assisting them to obtain local and government symbolic recognition as a means to create a sense of welcoming and reception To collaborate with local government and entities by providing assistance and advice when dealing with local religious communities, ensuring at the same time that minority rights and freedom of religion are respected and, if needed, enforced by public institutions. To create bridges to/between otherwise isolated or semi-isolated communities/individuals promoting the values of citizenship and a culture of peace and coexistence with the other, all of which at times is hindered by the existence of certain stereotypes, prejudices and a lack of knowledge in the part of the indigenous as well as in the part of the immigrant population, leading to suspicion and rejection most often reciprocal.

Main Projects / Activities

The workshops, intra/interfaith group meetings, training sessions, round tables, public information campaigns and interrelation in service projects, etc., will be organized and carried out. NGO has already organized open forums for dialogue around interfaith(for example at the Social Forum, World Village Festival and Loviisa Peaceforum.) It supports the process of Global Ethic and The Charter of Compassion in organizing events and making stories/interviewings in media around the issue. It co ordinates The Golden Rule Award committee and the seminar that is built up once a year around the Award that is given on the UN´s International Peace Day Sept. 21st. To create a platform in Finland for sharing good practices and formalising innovative methodologies around interfaith. The Network also raises awareness on opportunities to build social cohesion and living together, based on the religious communities’ spiritual and community resources, while disseminating the work and initiatives of its members. The Network is made up of people, organisations and institutions linked to the practice of interfaith, the cultural and religious diversity management, and the creation of a culture of peace, working with religious communities. To invite specially people on the grassroot and specailly women and youth to be active on interfaith field. To empower them to have the important role on such arena in co operation with religious leaders. To encourage youth from different faiths to learn skills in organizing, problem-solving, consensus-building and decision-making. To organize workshops in conflict resolution to learn skills to think critically, to inquire, to engage in dialogue and listen well.

Contact (1) Full Name
Heidi Rautionmaa
Head of the organisation
Heidi Rautionmaa

Kpanlogo Yede ry.

National Network
Finlande
Address

Kasarmi 13 - Korsholmanpuistikko 6
65100 Vaasa
Finlande

Telephone
0443521010
E-Mail
info@kpanlogo-yede.org
Mobile Phone
0443521010
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Youth and education
General Information
We believe that music is a global language that brings people together and adding dancing makes it even more fun. The African dance and music is no exception. When taking part in drumming and dancing, you get good energy and joy in an environment filled with humor and laughter. Some of the instruments we use include kpanlogo drums, Gome, Djembe just to mention a few. 
Mission and Objectives

One of the most important missions for the group is to promote multi-cultural diversity and integration in the Finland and the World. This we will do by teaching and introducing people to different culture (food, music and dance). In addition, the group is volunteering to visit schools to teach music and dance.

Main Projects / Activities

- Teaching/Educating people about Africa
- Projects
- Events
- Seminars

Contact (1) Full Name
Francis Oyeyiola
Job Title
Chairman
Head of the organisation
Francis Oyeyiola
Contact (2) Full Name
Carina Engstrom
Job Title (2)
Secretary

Kulttuurikameleontit ry

National Network
Finlande
Address

c/o Globe Art Point, Malminkatu 5
00100 Helsinki
Finlande

Telephone
n/a
E-Mail
info@kulttuurikameleontit.com
E-Mail (2)
marjo-sisko@kulttuurikameleontit.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2003
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Others
  4. Youth and education
General Information
Our organisation's aims are to enhance intercultural dialogue as well as multicultural awareness in Finland. The emphasize is in work through art.
Mission and Objectives

We focus at the moment on a development project on anti-racism and multicultural education. Our methods include arts in many forms.

Main Projects / Activities

We focus at the moment on a development project on anti-racism and multicultural education. Two main projects in the field "Diversity through art" are funded by the Arts Promotion Centre. We also have a project on the social and economic empowerment of Cairo street mothers. We are also a partner for Afrojazz Club, which offers the best Finnish-African live-music in Finland as well as pre-gig talks by active citizens.
 
 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We cooperate e.g. with Afrojazz Club, Kilombo ry, Finnish Red Cross, RASMUS, Afrobeat from the Heart musical community, EtnoSalo ry, Nicehearts ry, Ehjä ry, Espoo city and we are enlargening our network all the time.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We already cooperated with ALF Network in Wold Village festival and met ALF and talked about future plans. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Marjo-Sisko Lindstedt
Job Title
Chair
Head of the organisation
Marjo-Sisko Lindstedt
Contact (2) Full Name
Annette Lindström
Job Title (2)
Vice-chair

Lähi-idän opiskelijat ry (Finnish Association for Students of Middle Eastern and North African Studies)

National Network
Finlande
Address

n/a
n/a
Finlande

Telephone
n/a
E-Mail
lahiidanopiskelijat@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
iiris.nikanne@helsinki.fi
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Research
  4. Youth and education
General Information
Finnish Association for Students of Middle Eastern and North African Studies organizes events, study groups and study trips for the purpose of bringing together students and researchers interested in the Middle East and North Africa.
Mission and Objectives

Enhancing knowledge regarding the Middle East in Finland.
Connecting students of the field with potential employers. 
Enhancing the quality of teaching on the field. 
Promoting dialogue between researchers and students of the field.

Main Projects / Activities

Projects for 2018:
Intensive course in Northern Morocco. Participating in the Week Against Racism by the Finnish Red Cross by organizing 2-3 events. Taking part in career and study events and organizing excursions to cultural events and to meet potential future employers. Informing members about study and work possibilities.
 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can bring to the ALF Network’s projects students who are interested in promoting trust and mutual understanding between different countries and cultures.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe that this network shares our values and is a good forum for cooperation and discussion.

Contact (1) Full Name
Iiris Nikanne
Head of the organisation
Iiris Nikanne, Chairperson

Lappeenranta Pride ry

National Network
Finlande
Address

Sammonkatu 3-5 B 18
53100 Lappeenranta
Finlande

Telephone
0405692015
E-Mail
lappeenrantapride@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2019
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information

We are a local NGO working in Lappeenranta, Finland. We host events and do social media content for LGBTQIA+ rights. We are a small Intersectional Feminist and Anti-racist organisation. We are three people, all volunteers. Our funding is mostly from private persons, some from city of Lappeenranta. We had Pride march and picnic and a Pride week last year. This year we have had a protest for Trans rights and a virtual Pride week on Instagram, including Instagram - Lives with Sinuiksi, Trasek and other organisations working on the same field. Theme was Rainbow youth. Our partners have been city of Lappeenranta, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Nicehearts in Lappeenranta and many more.

Mission and Objectives

Our mission is more equal Lappeenranta. Our objectives are to make our city more safe and happy for LGBTQIA+people.

Main Projects / Activities

Our projects at the moment: World Aids Day-activities, a Campaign for Rainbow Rights on Municipal elections.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are working on a local level but we have been managed to co-operate with many organisations around Finland through social media. We have a great social media precence and we do a lot of activism. We would love to share our ideas and to hear others.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are working towards more equal society and we believe it is only possible if we work together. We would love to have dialogue and have some joined projects with people from Finland and abroad.

Contact (1) Full Name
Christina Nenonen
Head of the organisation
Christina Nenonen

Maailmantanssi ry

National Network
Finlande
Address

Oraskuja 1 B 9
33820 Tampere
Finlande

Telephone
+358 503103350
E-Mail
lubca83@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
+358503103350
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Maailmantanssi ry is a local Tampere non-governmental organization, represented by its members and the board of the directors. The control organ of the organization is the board of the directors, which consists of organization’s chairman and six more members. The board takes care of all issues concerning the activity of the association and its members are elected at the annual autumn assembly. The board is elected for one calendar year. Association’s annual budget ranges from 500 to 1000 euros in one calendar year depending on its activity. Main sources of funding are membership fees, annual operating grant from the city of Tampere, financial aid from other non-governmental organizations, honorarium for performances, flea markets, EU-funding for particular projects. Main partners involved in our activities and projects are the Cultural office of the city of Tampere, educational center ViSiO, Järjestämöhautomo Tampere and many other local associations and non-governmental organizations from Tampere.
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to promote and maintain new dance cultures’ visibility and new dances as a hobby, as well as to bring together participants from the same area into mutual projects and activities. We try to develop a new dance culture by combining different cultural traditions with art dance forms. In order to achieve its mission our association: - organizes dance, cultural and educational events; - does different initiatives with the local authorities; - cooperates with other partners from the same area of activity; - practices research, information and publication activities. In order to support its activities, our organization: - applies for operating grants, collects small participation fees (2euros for members, 5 euros for non-members) from some of its events, accepts donations; - arranges flea markets, lotteries, fundraising and recreational events; - provides the needed fixed and movable property required in order to perform its activities.

Main Projects / Activities

Maailmantanssi ry organizes weekly dance courses for different dances. So far, we’ve had arranged dance lessons in variety of European dances (Hungarian, Bulgarian, Italian, Romanian, English, Finnish, French), also in Indian traditional dances, Turkish, Russian, Afghani dances, Brazilian Forro dance, Israeli dances and others. We perform at the annual dance show in April in honor of the International Day of the Dance and also during the Floral week in August, organized both in Tampere. During the summer months (June, July and August) all our events are free of charge for everybody. We arrange open dance lessons and perform at park concerts organized by the cultural office of the city of Tampere. In the autumn on 2011 Maailmantanssi ry has won a grant of 1000 euros from the European Union for organizing 2 major cultural projects in Tampere.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Our organization can contribute to the cultural exchange and its improvement not only on a local level within Tampere, but also whole Finland. We want to work for a better understanding, accepting and respecting of the differentness between nations and their dance traditions. And we think that the best ways to do so is by dancing together and having fun. We are looking forward finding new partner organizations that are sharing our goals.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are looking for different possibilities for cooperation with other organization from the same area of activities within and outside Finland. We are also interested in various possibilities for financing our projects, since our own financial possibilities are quite limited due to the small size of our organization.

Contact (1) Full Name
Lyubomira Vasileva
Head of the organisation
Lyubomira Vasileva, chairman