Anna Lindh Foundation

Hakunila International Organization

National Network

Finland

Address

Kannuskuja 2 01200 Vantaa Finland

Country

Finland

City

Vantaa

Street address 2

Kannuskuja 2

Mobile Phone

+358405013199

Telephone

+35892722775

E-Mail

hakunilan@kolumbus.fi

E-Mail (2)

burhan_hamdon@yahoo.com

Year of Establishment

1998

Contact Person1

Burhan Hamdon

Job Title 1

Executive Manager

Contact Person 2

Eila Järvinen

Job Title 2

Treasurer

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Arts

General Information

- 2 centers in Vantaa - 7 full time and 7 part time workers, tens of volunteers - Funded by (STEA, Vantaa City, ESR, different ministries, and other foundations) - National and international events (projects, seminars, intercultural interreligious dialoge, concerts, youth exchange, training..etc) - partners are different organizations, city of Vantaa, Vantaa parish..)    

Mission and Objectives

We aim to promote the awareness and knowledge of the different cultures and advance multicultural activities in the Finland. We also promote tolerance in Finland by applying preventive and antiracist policies. Gradually the organisation has expanded its operations and has become the supportive organisation for immigrants.

Main Projects / Activities

- EU project (KOTO) Integrating refugee families - Immigrant advice work - Youth programs - Crime prevention project - Art exhibitions - Art courses for children and youth - Peace Forum (Israel-Palestine) - Concerts, lectures, training programs, seminars..)

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

- promote the values that we share with Anna Lind foundation - organize exchange programs - organize intercultural-interreligous dialogue - participate in Anna Lind Foundation activities and programs - provide cultural experts - exchange good practices with other members  

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

- to widen our knowledge and expertese and benefit from ALF training and programs - to widen our network with other organizations who share with us the same values - to exchange ideas and eperiences with other members - to participate in ALF activities in Finland and abroad - to be able to apply for projects that ALF supports - Being from Middle Eastern background, activate cooperation with Arab countries