What is Familia?
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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 family members have different cultural backgrounds. This usually means, that the partners were born and raised in different countries and speak different native languages. A child or children raised by a parent (s) with different cultural background (s), are also considered part of an intercultural family. |
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Children’s Day at Familia 24.11!
On that day we encourage our staff members to take their children to work. Our little helpers are going to learn more about Familia’s life in a playful way, look for hidden treasures and assist their parents in daily tasks. We are having a lot of fun things planned already: glitter and tattoo stations, dance workshop and many other activities. Read more ONLINE DISCUSSION EVENTS FOR PARENTS
2.10.23 Welcome to join our online discussion evenings to hear, share and gain new insights into the parenting and wellbeing in intercultural families. Read more |
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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As a member of Familia, you are a valuable part of our community that promotes the well-being and equality of intercultural families in Finland. As a member, your voice and that of your family can be heard in the planning of services and in decision-making related to multiculturalism, multilingualism, immigration and integration, for example. As our member, you can also participate in Familia's regular meetings and thus, develop our activities. |
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