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 16 hours and it will take place over 2-4 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 2025
Vantaa
Next training will be in late spring/autumn 2025
Lappeenranta
The training is held in English. Training is held by Coordinator Valentine Mukundwa-Ishimwe. We offer child care during the training. Training is held in Yhteisötalo Lappeenranta. Address is: Raastuvankatu 7, Lappeenranta.
- 15.4. klo 9.00-16.00
- 16.4. klo 9.00-16.00
- 29.4. klo 12.00-16.00
Helsinki
The training is held in English. Training is held by Coordinator Anna Lenkewitz-Salminen. We offer child care during the training. Training is held in Maunula-talo. Address is: Metsäpurontie 4, 3. floor (group room 1), 00630 Helsinki.
The training days are:
- 22.4. from 9.30-13.00
- 23.4. from 10-16
- 24.4. from 10-16
Espoo
The training is held in English. Training is held by Coordinator Debjani Chaudhuri. We offer child care during the training. Training place is Yhteisötalo Espoo. Address is: Terveyskuja 2B, Espoo Keskus. 02210 Espoo.
The training days are:
- 24.4. from 9.00-14.00
- 25.4. from 9.00-13.00
- 26.4. from 9.00-12.00
- 28.4. from 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.