Kumppanuudessa
The Kumppanuudessa project seeks to strengthen networking, cooperation and the receptiveness of society in the field of integration. The project is implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Finnish Red Cross.
The project is funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Objectives
COOPERATION
The Partnership Programme develops the cooperation skills of volunteer-based, foreign-language actors.
POLICIES
Integration practitioners have a better understanding of the conditions for an equal opportunities approach to work.
INITIATIVES
Different actors will create concrete cross-sectoral cooperation initiatives using the models and skills provided by the project.
NETWORKING
Integration actors meet across sectors and network.
Contact person:
Javier Knuutila-Gauto
Partnerships Specialist
+358 (0)50 543 5456
javier.gauto@moniheli.fi
English, Finnish
Español, Guaraní
Events
Meet & Greet our associations
Moniheli's Kumppanuudessa project's "Järjestöt tutuksi" event brings different actors to hear about the work of organisations and associations in promoting integration.
The online event offers an opportunity to introduce yourself to an organisation or association working with the promotion of immigration and integration. During the autumn, the events will feature the activities of Moniheli's member associations.
The events are organised online (on Teams) on Fridays from 09:00 to 10:00. Welcome online!
Schedule:
22.9.2023 Selkokulttuuri ry
27.10.2023 House of Helsinki ry
24.11.2023 Mirsal ry
15.12.2023 Think Africa ry
23.2.2024 INY ry
The Week Against Racism took place on 18th-24th March 2024. This year's theme was intervening in racism.
An online anti-racism workshop organised by the Kumppanuudessa project explored the nature of racism and developed strategic skills for anti-racist communication. The training provided perspectives, knowledge, and tools for anti-racism action.
The trainer was teacher and researcher Leonardo Custódio from Åbo Akademi. He spoke of how marginalised, discriminated, and underprivileged people use means of communication for human rights, social justice, and respect. Participants learned about the broad impact of racism on individuals and society. The dynamics of racism can be complex and take different forms, such as systemic discrimination, microaggressions and stereotypes.
The workshop was organised in cooperation with the Finnish Red Cross.
The secrets of effective and equal partnership in promoting integration
Take your organisation to the next level and find out the secrets of an equal, open and effective partnership in promoting integration!
How to find the right partner and meet them halfway? On what terms to act and how to avoid pitfalls?
Participants in the training will receive practical tips on how to build and nurture a genuine partnership that benefits both partners and supports their own work.
The training will be implemented in Finnish and will consist of lectures, group discussions and workshops. The training is free of charge and includes coffee and snacks. The trainers are Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala and Melis Arı-Gürhanlı.
Come and network around themes of integration with field experts!
The Cooperation Fair brought together different actors from the field of integration, from large-scale NGOs to grassroots volunteer-based associations, as well as representatives from the public sector, to discuss relevant issues that are currently shaping our communities.
Through thematic discussions, participants not only had the opportunity to voice their opinions and experiences but also engaged in meaningful encounters within the discussion rooms, expanding their networks in the process. By interacting in collaborative discourse, the participants were able to actively contribute to the themes. The Cooperation Fair not only facilitated exposure to fellow attendees but also enabled associations to establish connections with the broader network, emphasizing the value and benefits of collective effort within the field.
Training for associations' decision-makers
Two days of free training for decision-makers in associations (board members, executive directors, project leads, amongst others).
When
Friday 6th October from 09:30 to 16:00
Topics: Community organising & Alliance building
Saturday 7th October from 10:00 to 15:30
Topics: Strategic communications & campaigning and Community well-being and self-care
During the training participants shared and advanced their know-how on community organizing, alliance building, get to practice strategic campaigning, and acquired new tools to support community wellbeing. The training was strongly suggested for actors working on migrant social justice and integration and it was composed of lectures, group discussions and workshops.
Project phases
1
2023
- Clarifying the roles of the partners
- Introducing the ELY Centres and their networks
- Identifying and mobilising migrant actors
2
2023
- Developing an equal working approach among the actors in the Partnership Programme
- Preparation of an information package on knowledge and good practices to strengthen the equality and inclusion of migrant actors.
3
2024
- Enabling partnerships between actors in the Partnership Programme, using the Partnership Platform and Integration 2024.
Useful links
The Integration Partnership supports the effectiveness of integration and social inclusion work by bringing actors together and increasing multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder cooperation.
Promoting immigrant integration and a receptive society requires the participation and work of everyone – communities, associations, the authorities, companies and municipalities. This work is effective when we perform it together – also online.
