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🌟 New Beginner's Finnish Course! 🌟 Due to high demand, we've opened a new online Finnish course for beginners just in time for the remainder of 2024! 🎉 This is the last opportunity of the year to start learning Finnish—directly from home! Whether you’re planning a trip, new to the language, or simply curious, this course will guide you through the basics and give you a strong foundation to build on. 💻 Online format via Zoom 🌍 Learn anywhere, 📅 Starts 19.11. —don’t miss out! For more information and to register, head over to our website at our webpage: https://lnkd.in/d4d7Acn 📚 Let’s make learning Finnish your next big adventure! #LearnFinnish #FinnishLanguage #FinnishForBeginners #RemoteLearning #StudyFinnish #NewSkills #LanguageCourses #OnlineLearning

At Familia, we're excited to share our latest blog by our Volunteer Coordinator, Allison Abdile. Known as a career designer and dedicated advocate for job seekers in Finland, Allison has helped countless internationals navigate the complexities of the Finnish job market, offering expert guidance and support. But beyond her professional expertise, Allison has a hidden talent: poetry. And through it, she brings a unique, empathetic perspective on the struggles and resilience of job seekers in Finland. 📊 Why is this conversation so essential now? Unemployment rates among international residents in Finland remain significantly higher than the national average, with many struggling to overcome language barriers, build networks, and gain fair recognition for their skills. Despite their qualifications and ambitions, numerous internationals experience prolonged job searches, often impacting their well-being and sense of belonging. In her blog, Allison shares a heartfelt poem dedicated to those facing these challenges. Her words aim to uplift, inspire, and remind every job seeker that they are not alone on this journey. ➡️ Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/3UpWkJP to discover Allison's insights and find inspiration through her words.

English below 👇 Pitkäaikainen vapaaehtoistyöntekijämme, ja entinen työntekijämme, Ali Dadi on esillä Ensi- ja turvakotien liitto - Federation of Mother and child homes and Shelters -lehden lokakuun numerossa. Ali on omistautunut tukemaan monikulttuurisia perheitä Familian kautta, ja lehden artikkelissa teemalla "Vapaaehtoiset perheiden tukena" kerrotaan kuinka se korostaa hänen sitoutumistaan siihen, että vanhemmat tuntevat olonsa tuetummaksi ja yhteydessä muihin. Ali kertoo, että hän näkee vanhempien helpotuksen heti meidän tapahtumien jälkeen. Hän lisää myös, että: "Vapaaehtoistyö Familian kanssa on opettanut, että kyse ei ole pelkästään antamisesta, vaan myös saamisesta. Lähden jokaisesta tapahtumasta sydän täynnä, tietäen saaneeni yhtä paljon kuin olen antanut". Lue juttu alla! **** Our longtime volunteer, and former employee, Ali Dadi, has been featured in the October issue of Ensi- ja turvakotien liitto - Federation of Mother and child homes and Shelters' magazine for their theme, "Volunteers supporting families." Ali’s dedication to supporting multicultural families through Familia highlights his commitment to helping parents feel more connected and supported. In his own words: "Seeing the relief on parents' faces after our events. Volunteering with Familia has shown me that it's not just about giving but receiving. I leave each event with a full heart, knowing I've gained as much as I've given." Read Ali’s full story below!

Yli 20 järjestöä Moniheli-verkostosta osallistui tänään sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön kuulemistilaisuuteen maahanmuutto- ja kotoutumisjärjestöjen tulevaisuudesta. Tilaisuuden järjestivät Moniheli ry ja Suomi-Syyria Ystävyysseura ry. Tilaisuudessa keskustelimme selvityshenkilö Mika Pyykön kanssa kotoutumisalan järjestöjen erityispiirteistä ja työn vaikuttavuudesta. Keskustelussa nousivat esiin luottamuksen rakentaminen, yhteiskunnan kriisinkestävyyden vahvistaminen ja sisäisen turvallisuuden kehittäminen sekä hyvinvoinnin edistämisen ja kotoutumisen yhteys. Selvityshenkilö kiitti järjestöjä avoimuudesta yhteistyölle. Kiitos STM ja Mika rakentavasta keskustelusta! * Over 20 associations from the Moniheli network participated today in the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health's consultation on the future of immigration and integration NGO’s. The event was organized by Moniheli ry and Suomi-Syyria Ystävyysseura ry. During the event, we discussed with investigator Mika Pyykkö the specific characteristics of organizations in the integration sector and the impact of their work. The discussion highlighted the importance of building trust, strengthening societal resilience, developing internal security, and the connection between promoting well-being and integration. The investigator thanked the organizations for their openness to collaboration. Thank you to STM and Mika for the constructive discussion!

🚨 LAST CALL for Registration! 🚨 Don't miss out on the Intensive Continuation Course JK0011 (Online) – the registration deadline is 18th October 2024! This 6-week intensive course is designed to boost your skills, offering 12 lecture hours per week (72 total). Classes are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 16:00 - 19:15 (including a 15-minute break). 📅 Course dates: 29th October - 5th December 2024 📈 Starting level: A1.3 | Target level: A2.1 Perfect opportunity to fast-track your learning! Register now and secure your spot. Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gfXZ5w9k #LanguageLearning #ContinuingEducation #LastCall #FinnishLanguage

Tomorrow, we officially launch the Finnish Work Life and Job Search Program - Autumn 2024   A sincere thank you to our dedicated guest speakers; Samira Soltani, Lidia Rauramo, Viivi Marttinen, Areeb Quadir, Luciana Capuano, Shreyas Ramachandran, Julia Qesteri, Riia Hoppania, Muntaser Al Hamad, Dafne M., Michaela Kettner and, Yassine for agreeing to share your knowledge and experiences with our participants. Your insights into Finnish work culture, job search strategies, and career growth will make a real difference.   We appreciate your involvement in this journey and the support you’re providing to help participants gain the confidence and skills they need to navigate their career paths. We look forward to the positive impact your participation will have on our community!

📢 6-Week Finnish Course (A1.3 to A2.1) 📢    Join our intensive continuation course, 3 days/week (Tue-Thu), 16:00-19:15, from 29.10. to 5.12.2024.     💻 Online via Zoom Price: - Familia members: 50€   - Non-members: 100€ (Join Familia for 25€) - For people outside Finland (100€)     Registration ends on 18.10.2024. More info: https://lnkd.in/d4d7Acn 📢 Registration form here: https://lnkd.in/gfXZ5w9k #finnishlanguagecourse #suomenkielikurssi #learnfinnish #onlinecourse #learnfromhome

Podcast Alert: 3 exciting episodes tomorrow! I will be hosting three brand-new podcast episodes tomorrow with Familia ry and Ran Blumgrund (né Goren)! These conversations are packed with insights on language, identity, and the evolving political landscape in Finland: 1️⃣ Success Stories of Speaking Finnish at Work and Home – Hear from guests who have mastered Finnish to succeed both professionally and personally with guests Annika Heller and Tania Nathan 2️⃣ Finland Through the Eyes of Returnees – What happens when you return home after years abroad? We hear how our two changemakers enrich Finnish spaces with a value-added look at the motherland. Tuomas Pollari and Katja Presnal 3️⃣ Municipal Elections: Immigrant Voices – Join us for a powerful discussion with political candidates from immigrant backgrounds, talking about representation and the upcoming municipal elections with guests Jenny Kasongo, Seida Sohrabi, Muhis Azizi, Habiba Ali! Welcome to all the fabulous doers, opinion leaders, startup enablers, rebel leader empowers, and community leaders. They all have a vision how we all can make Finland mukaan ottava! Can’t wait? Check out our previous episodes here: https://lnkd.in/dbRF5Y7d Listen on Apple: https://lnkd.in/dVShFm5z Or on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dPTu9TAn #PodcastLife #mukaanottavaSuomi #diversityinfinland #suomi+podcast #bettertogetherFinland

📢  On September 15th we celebrated the #InternationalDemocracyDay, where civil society called on EU leaders to take decisive actions to foster a vibrant civic space,  uphold democracy and safeguard fundamental rights. The open letter #EUCivicSpaceNow, initiated by Civil Society Europe and backed by 415 civil society organisations, including Familia —from 26 Member States and 4 EU candidate countries— is addressed to the upcoming Polish, Danish, and Cypriot Presidencies of the Council of the European Union, as well as the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Parliament. This letter outlines concrete actions to promote democracy, enable, support and protect civil society, strengthen civil dialogue and protect human rights amid growing concerns over the erosion of democracy in the EU. Specifically, it calls for prioritising: 1️⃣  A European Civil Society Strategy 2️⃣  A strong mandate for a Commission Vice President responsible for democracy, civic space and civil dialogue 3️⃣  The adoption of a Civil Dialogue Agreement 4️⃣  Empowering funding policies 5️⃣  A European Democracy Semester 6️⃣  A stronger role of the Fundamental Rights Agency Read the letter, share and support our cause! 👉 https://bit.ly/3zjaaXe

We had an incredible experience yesterday at the Espoo Talent Hub’s Career Bootcamp! A huge thanks to the organizers Trang Pham for putting together such a valuable event that brought together job seekers and organizations working toward employment and integration in Finland. These opportunities are essential in helping us all foster connections and create pathways to success for many in our community. To everyone who visited our stand – it was great to meet you and share more about our upcoming employment activities and how we support job seekers and intercultural families. For those who couldn’t make it, here are the key programmes coming up: ▶ Duo Job Hunting Peer Support Groups in Helsinki and Tampere ▶ CV Club:  1-1 consultations on CV and job application related questions ▶ Finnish Work Life Awareness and Job Search 5 weeks course These activities are open for everyone and completely free. If you’re interested in joining or learning more, feel free to send us a message or contact Allison Abdile at allison.abdile@familiary.fi. We hope to continue participating in valuable employment events like this in the future – thanks again, Espoo Talent Hub! We look forward to connecting with more of you next time. 🤝