Get involved, connect with others, learn and develop skills etc.

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Community

We must act, continue to act, and act together

We have a vision of a community, a community where people of different back round are valued. Together we can make differences!

Youth opportunities

Get involved, connect with others, learn and develop skills, have your voices heard, and create positive change.

Community Connections

We build strong connections with communities and work closely with them to understand, identify and respond to the complex needs of young people and their families.

Volunteer

The reach and impact of MEH's work is made possible by many amazing individuals who generously contribute their time, energy and skills to support immigrants and build better lives in Finland.

Shout-out

Shout Out is an innovative public speakers agency supporting refugee and migrant backgrounds to share their stories and perspectives with a wide range of audiences and help shift public discourse on various issues
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About Us

MEH is a non-profit organisation based in Helsinki

MEH Ry  has been operating since 2002 as a non-profit educational organization that promotes knowledge of cultures and getting to know people from different cultural backgrounds. The main theme of its activities is anti-racism. The association operates mainly in the Itäkeskus area of ​​Helsinki, the office is located at Asiakkaankatu 3A.

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Our Purpose

To create a society where multicultural peopole live a life where they are connected and can fully reach their potential.

Our Values

We believe respect for everyone’s human rights is essential for a fair and equal society. We believe everyone should be able to feel like they belong and can participate fully. We believe diversity is a cornerstone of Finland success.

Our Vision

Immigrant and refugees are connected, empowered and influential Finlandin.

Team

Our people & team

The depth of experience and skills across our team enables us to work effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds. Our people are central to our ability to build strong partnerships with all of our stakeholders and create positive change across Helsinki.

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Coordinator

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Anisa Muhumed
Executive Director

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Volunteers

Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do

The reach and impact of MEH's work is made possible by many amazing individuals who generously contribute their time, energy and skills tosupport young people to build better lives in Finland.

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years we have been working to ensure  migrant and refugee backgrounds have every opportunity to succeed.
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volunteers are involved in a range of MEH programs including mentoring young jobseekers, sharing insights with newly-arrived young people.
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Volunteering - A Powerful Way to Make a Difference

Volunteering - A Powerful Way to Make a Difference

Do You sometimes yearn to see solutions to the most difficult of problems in this world, and would want to be part of the solution, but do not know how? Our volunteering options will probably have exciting opportunities also for You, no matter what Your skills, interests or background might be. Or do You dream about making a difference in the world, but do not quite know yet, what kinds of options are there, or how to get the skills, tools and opportunities to do this? Do not hesitate to contact us, and we'll see together, what might work for You!
Volunteering in Your Community: How You Can Make a Difference

Volunteering in Your Community: How You Can Make a Difference

We offer programs, activities and ways to help out, to get information and services, events for the youth, for families and the stakeholder communities, for hobbies, skills,  and networking. There is always a lot going on in our networks, and we just might have the right thing for You, to make Your efforts count, where it is needed the most.
How MEH ry Empowers Young Refugees and Migrants in Helsinki

How MEH ry Empowers Young Refugees and Migrants in Helsinki

Young people from migratory backgrounds, and  their health, happiness and wellbeing have been a special focus point of MEH ry since the beginning. We have been working consistently with young (15-29 years) people for over 20 years, offering activities, hobbies, support, and help in the daily lives of young people and their families and communities. We have also built collaboration, negotiation and skills sharing avenues between networks of multiple fields specialists in Finland involved in Youth work, to be able to tackle even the most difficult concerns that the youth of today might be facing, and to do it together, always carefully listening to the hopes, wishes and concerns that come from the young person first. We feel the only way to build a sustainable future is to see and hear the voices of our young people, because they are our future. Want to learn more about our principles, activities, get involved, find Your passion, connect with others, or a way to change this world? Just let us know, we got You!

Volunteer opportunities

MEH's Education team helps run Out-of-School-Hours Learning Support Programs for migrant and refugee students, improving their literacy, numeracy, and study skills, as well as building confidence and a sense of community through volunteer support.

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