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Africa in Finland
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What we do

Providing a range of
Activities & Events

We work hard to achieve our objectives through strategically and thoughtfully planned programs, events, and collaborations.

These events and projects are scheduled annually and we do our best to execute them within the planned period. We are very proud of our projects. Take a look at some of them:

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The Interchange Podcast

Time Repair Corporation on the podcast seeks to bring perspectives that re-imagine the future.

The corporation aims to inspire the divergent, the polymaths, the change-makers, the angels of chaos, the non-conforming thinkers, the entrepreneurs and the intrapreneurs, the educators, in short, those who cannot be put into molds and who want to design tomorrow.

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Dance as a tool for integration( a dance pilot event)

AIF is a recipient of a grant from the Finnish Culture Foundation to execute this project
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AIF Family Event

This is done annually in partnership with the Pakila Church, Helsinki.

About Us
AIF goals & objectives

The purpose of the association is to support the integration of immigrants of African origin in Finnish society by acting as a bridge on matters between them and the Finnish authorities as well as by encouraging them to participate in issues and democratic decision-making that promote their integration and socio-economic wellbeing in the Finnish society.

Mission statement
We strive for visibility, reliability, and professionalism in all we do!

Our Work

Our Recent Projects

63rd Independence Day Celebration, 2023

Date:

On Sunday, 1 October, 2023

Venue:

Kalliolan Settlementtitalo
Sturenkatu 11, 00510 Helsinki

Time:

4pm – 11pm

Cultural Festival, 2023

The Cultural Event is an unforgettable cultural extravaganza, featuring incredible voices, talent, and creativity from around Africa and beyond. All are invited to participate, share their uniqueness, and connect with others at this one-of-a-kind event.

2021 End of Year Party

Our task was to encourage the attainment of our objectives through partnership. We also used the opportunity to express the desire for greater partnership from the Anambra Progressive Union and thanked the Nigerian immigrants for working together to form a diaspora group.

International Women’s Day 2022

A global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.

2022 Annual AIF Family Event

This is done annually in partnership with the Pakila Church, Helsinki.

History & Partners

Africa in Finland was registered under the Finnish Association Act in August 2020, by a team of six founding members :
Dr. Max Dike
Ethel Odoyi
Ogechukwu Eneh
Aminkeng Atembong
Jutta Hartikainen
Marita Rainbird

We also plan and execute networking events with other like-minded associations that make for the visibility of our goals.
THINK AFRICA
DAISY LADIES
FINGO
PAKILA CHURCH
SITRA
KENYA BIZ DEVELOPER

Perspectives

OGE ON WHY SHOULD AFRICANS IN FINLAND SUPPORT EACH OTHER

Address

Alkutie 67 C 34,
00660 Helsinki.

Phone

(+358) 50 574-7974

Email

aifsuomi@gmail.com