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Familia ry – founded in 1988 – is a national expert organisation of intercultural families. We support the wellbeing of intercultural families by offering peer support and volunteer activities, information, and advice. We also aim at making improvements in the social and legal systems, so that the needs of intercultural and multilingual families and Finns would be better met.
Intercultural families as a term, refers to families in which at least one family member has a different cultural background. This means, that one partner or both partners were not born in Finland, or have different cultural backgrounds. A child or children raised by a parent (s) with different cultural background, are also considered part of an intercultural family. Familia belongs to the Diverse-Family network. The network consists of ten different family associations representing a variety of different types of families. The aim of the Diverse Families Network is a society where families are equal, and every family can be proud of itself. |
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SURVEY ON THE AVAILABILITY OF HOME SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
2.9.2022 Do you live with one or more child under 18 years of age, and have you used or felt the need to use municipal home services for families with children? Participate in a survey mapping the availability and quality of home services. Respondents are eligible for a lottery of childcare services worth EUR 50. Please answer the survey on the this link no later than 30 September WE ARE PARTICIPATING IN FINLAND'S BIGGEST SOCIETAL FESTIVAL SUOMIAREENA!
4.7. 2022 Familia’s executive director Elina Helmanen is joining a diverse group of professionals to discuss the possibilities and frequently asked questions about building and recruiting a multicultural workplace. The discussion will be happening on the 14.7.2022 at 14.00–14.45 in Pori on the BEPOP stage. Join the festival and follow the discussion live, or watch the stream from the MTV streaming website. The recording of the discussion is also available from the streaming website. MOTHER TONGUE SURVEY - RESULTS
23.6. 2022 In February we conducted a survey for the parents of bi- and multilingual school kids about mother tongue instruction. You can now read the results on our webpage. PARENTAL LEAVES IN INTERCULTURAL FAMILIES - SURVEY
15.6. 2022 Family leaves in Finland will be reformed this fall. We in Familia would like to know, how parental leaves are used in intercultural families. So if you are a parent of intercultural family, please, respond to this survey. By responding you support our advocacy work for the well-being of intercultural families. Read more from our website and respond to this survey here. JOIN US IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR CAMPAIGN
3.5.2022 We are now looking for volunteers for our campaign team who are interested in multilingualism and especially in promoting registering several mother tongue’s in society. Familia is launching a campaign to highlight the importance of several mother tongue’s and to promote the recognition of multilingualism in society. Read more on our webpage and join the team. Familia: No space should be given to racism and hate speech
24.2.2022 Our thoughts are in Ukraine. Many fear for their country, family, relatives and friends. It is also important to remember that none of us choose our own mother tongue or ethnic background. Russians and Russian-speakers living in Finland are not responsible for the actions of the Russian leadership, but are also afraid for those close to them. We hope that no space is given to racism and hate speech. SEARCHING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS
We are once again searching for new volunteers interested in Familia's activities and supporting the well-being of intercultural families. As a volunteer you will get a meaningful volunteer assignment, support and training and a wonderful network of other volunteers. Read more about volunteering and sign up. |
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