Hello! Have you moved to Finland and want to support those who have only lived here for a short time? Or are you already active in your area but want more information and support to help others? Become a Neighbourhood Mother!
Neighbourhood Mothers training
If your experience of living in Finland could help women who are at the beginning of their integration journey, train to become a Neighbourhood Mother! After the training, you can organise community activities, support women in your area and become part of a great community of Neighbourhood Mothers. There are fun recreational activities, training sessions and an annual wellbeing day for Neighbourhood Mothers. Neighbourhood Mothers are supported by a team of skillfull and friendly coordinators.
The duration of the training is 18 hours and it will take place over 4-5 days. The training includes information about Finnish society, welfare and volunteering. The training will include discussion and reflection. You will receive a certificate of training
Neighbourhood Mothers’ training provides knowledge and skills needed to do peer support, tools for organising activities, tools for helping others and support in identifying their own skills.
Trainings in 2026
Vantaa
Training will be in Finnish. The training is held by coordinator Maive Saar. We offer child care during the training. Training is held in Tikkurila, Lummetie 2, A-floor.
Training days are:
- 16.9. klo 9.00-13.00
- 17.9. klo 9.00-13.00
- 23.9. klo 9.00-13.00
- 24.9. klo 9.00-13.00
Helsinki
The training will be held in Finnish. The training will be held by Coordinator Anna Lenkewitz-Salminen. The training will be held in Malmi varustamo. The address is Pekanraitti 16, 00700 Helsinki.
The training days are:
- 29.9. klo 10.00-14.00
- 30.9. klo 10.00-14.00
- 1.10. klo 10.00-14.00
- 2.10. klo 10.00-14.00
Online
The training is held in English in Zoom. Training is held by Valentine Mukundwa-Ishimwe, Analyn Wagas-Hyvönen and Anni Susineva.
The training days are:
- 13.10. klo 9.00-13.00
- 14.10. klo 9.00-13.00
- 20.10. klo 9.00-13.00
- 21.10. klo 9.00-13.00
Participate in the activities organised by Neighbourhood Mothers
Have you moved to Finland and want to meet new people and find something fun to do? Take part in a group activity organised by Neighbourhood Mothers and make new friends! Find groups and events organised by Neighbourhood Mothers here.