FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
Africans and African-Europeans Association (afaes ry)
National Network
Finland
Address
Mäkelänkatu 58 A (3rd floor) Mäkelänkatu 58 A (3rd floor) 00510 Helsinki FinlandCountry
FinlandCity
HelsinkiStreet address 2
Mäkelänkatu 58 A (3rd floor) Mäkelänkatu 58 A (3rd floor)Mobile Phone
+358408119977Telephone
+358408119977Telephone (other)
+358408119977E-Mail (2)
admin@afaes.fiE-Mail (3)
support@afaes.fiE-Mail (4)
fatima@afaes.fiWebsite
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2003Contact Person1
Fatima UsmanJob Title 1
PresidentContact Person 2
Keijo MikkanenJob Title 2
SecretaryOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community developmentGeneral Information
AFAES ry consists of the board that is responsible for external communications and the office. Youth group Peer support group for Women and Men Culture & Networking group Media & Advocacy groupMission and Objectives
The main objectives are: Guidance, training and support of organizations, in co-operation with partners and with an aim to strengthe organizations and deepen their participation -The partner network consists of Moniheli, the city of Helsinki, Culture Center caisa Helsinki, ministry of Justice, Universal Peace Federation (UPF) Finland, Suomen 4H-liitto, Kassandra ry and other partners as well.Main Projects / Activities
AFAES integrate immigrants and to network with native Finns by creating hobby-related activities. AFAES promotes the cooperation of member associations, especially strengthening the relations between associations - Develop activities and services towards to the asylum seekers in order to progress with their integration process in Finland. -Helsinki Multicultural Education Services HELMO It aims to increase multicultural dialogue and cultural understanding via a range of activities in Helsinki. -POCA is an acronym for Prevention of Crisis Amongst African Families in Helsinki. The project provides help and support for people with an African cultural background and their families through it’s Family Support Services -Finnish languageHow can you contribute to the Network in your country?
By networking and Collaboration: Collaboration is a mutually beneficial relationship between two or more parties to achieve common goals by sharing responsibility, authority and accountability for achieving results. It is more than simply sharing knowledge and information communication and more than a relationship that helps each party achieve its own goals The purpose of collaboration is to create a shared vision and joint strategies to address concerns that go beyond the purview of any particular party.Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
-Professional development -Better networking -Leadership skills -Cultural understandingApproved