IWWOF - International Working Women of Finland Ry

🎚 Episode 1 of Inclusive Workplaces project is live! In "An inspiring journey … From cleaning to growing a brand", we dive into the personal journey of Lukumanu Iddrisu. 🎤 This episode offers valuable insights into how workplaces can become inclusive, from embracing open mindsets to building enabling environments. It highlights not only the role companies play but also how immigrants who have made it through the door can ensure those doors remain open for others in their community. Drawing from his own experiences and extensive network, Lukumanu shares practical advice and raises awareness of the best practices that drive a positive change. 📽 Watch and listen now on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dGiZS3ee 👨🎓 About: Lukumanu Iddrisu is originally from Ghana and a Finnish citizen. Lukumanu began his journey as an international student, working as a cleaner before transitioning into a project manager and a part time lecturer. He is also a speaker and storyteller with +15,000 LinkedIn followers. Takura Matswetu, is a member of Think Africa. A Zimbabwean who moved to Finland in 2012 after living in Sweden and Namibia for several years. Has worked with Migration and Integration issues for most of his career in the public and third sector. Remains active in community organizations in Finland and on the Nordic level. The initiative “Inclusive Workplaces”, supported by Moniheli - Network of Multicultural Associations ry, Väinö Tanner Foundation and Jaksomedia, is 4-part series where we delve deep into the stories you don't often hear – the unfiltered journeys of employed immigrants in Finland and how they open doors for other immigrants towards more inclusive workplaces. #InclusiveWorkplaces #MoniheliSupported #DiversityInTheWorkplace #PodcastLaunch #iwwof #thinkafrica #interprofinland #VäinöTannerFoundation, #Jaksomedia Music Credit: Artist: John Patitucci Song: Spaghetti Eastern Credits: Olivia Kumpula Lucia V. Cecilia Quarshie Moussa Niang Lukumanu Iddrisu Takura Matswetu Dr. Myriam Munezero Feven A. Rufaro Rwambiwa Reetta Partala Ravi Sanghani Sara Kauppila Tiia-Maria Lehtonen Rami Kallio Maha Bouazizi International Professionals Finland - Interprofinland Think Africa ry Väinö Tannerin säätiö /Väinö Tanner Foundation Jaksomedia Moniheli ry Turku University of Applied Sciences

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At IWWOF we really believe in the power of mentorship and give back to the society. Apply to be the next mentor if you got your degree recognized here in Finland. Degree AMPLIFY with our partner International Professionals Finland is looking for you!

Another round of Degree AMPILFY! Thanks International Professionals Finland for keeping up this great initiative to guide internationals in process of recognition of previous qualifications in Finland! #degreerecognition #iwwoimpact

Dear All, Our next after work mingle in Helsinki will be held on the 22nd of October, 17:00-19:00. In order for us to know how many people will be there, please put a + in the comments if you are planning to come!

Together with our partners Riga TechGirls, Smartwork academy and Nordregio we are conducting research across the Baltic and Nordic regions to better understand the activities and skills that encourage digital inclusion and expand career options in IT. 👩💻If you: -Currently working in the IT industry OR -have participated or completed an IT course/training to gain skills valuable in your career growth or to reskill to IT, OR -have reskilled to IT, then please fill in this survey on digital skills and the IT industry: https://lnkd.in/dP6EqRZP 👉More about the research: https://lnkd.in/dqGFZbhE 🎁Participants will have a chance to enter a raffle, where you can win a 50EUR gift card. #iwwof #iwwofimpact #DigitalInclusion

Our hearts are still buzzing with the incredible energy from last week's amazing event, led by Dr Hatty Francis-Ehnholm from Compass Psychology Finland! We gained valuable insights into self-care and had the chance to put many of those techniques into practice. A huge thank you to Hatty, Nera, and Jennifer for offering what was essentially a free 2-hour group mental wellbeing session—what an unforgettable experience! 🤯❤️ And once again, big thanks to Arcada University of Applied Sciences for hosting us!

We still have a few seats left! Don't miss your chance to discover more about self-care!

We all know that burnout is a thing, but what do we actually know about it? And most importantly, do we know how to take care of ourselves? Our Well-being month continues, and we are happy and proud to announce our second event of the Track - "Self-Care in a Busy World" Come join us at this free-of-charge 2-hour workshop with Dr Hatty Francis-Ehnholm next Thursday! To secure your seat, you need to register on Eventbrite by following the link: https://lnkd.in/g-qZKaGk

What an amazing and thought-provoking event we've had with Proff. Minna Huotilainen yesterday! Knowing how to be empathetic when working with clients while being mindful of your own mental well-being, how not to confuse jumping between tasks and getting distracted with multi-tasking (and if multi-tasking is even a thing), and how to self-regulate our emotions is crucial not only for our productivity, but for our health in general. Thank you Minna for this deep dive into the world of neuroscience! Also big thanks to Arcada University of Applied Sciences for hosting us at their premises, to our Board Member Minna Franck for putting the event together, and huge thanks to everyone who came to the event and asked really interesting questions! Elena Ehrl Inga Chernova