Current Affairs

Join the Anna Lindh Foundation Regional Network Meeting: Connecting Europe and the Mediterranean

Mirsal ry, as the Head of the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) Network in Finland, warmly invites members and alumni to join an international regional network meeting on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The online meeting will bring together participants from Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Germany, Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine, creating an opportunity to strengthen connections, exchange experiences,

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Strengthening Young People’s Rights, Well-Being and Resilience Through School Workshops

23 October 2026 | Mirsal ry | Intergenerational Resilience Project Mirsal ry continues to strengthen young people’s well-being, inclusion and resilience through school workshops and community activities organised as part of the Intergenerational Resilience Project (Ylisukupolvinen resilienssi). The project brings together young people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, creating opportunities to learn about their

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Save the Date: Arabic Language Day 2026 Brings Culture, Music and Communities Together in Vantaa

12 December 2026 | Tikkurila, Vantaa | Free Entry What if you could experience a culture without speaking its language? On 12 December 2026, Mirsal ry and its partners invite everyone to celebrate Arabic Language Day in Tikkurila, Vantaa, through a day filled with music, dance, food, creativity and cultural exchange. Organised as part of

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Former President Tarja Halonen Joins Young People and Decision-Makers for Mirsal’s Democracy Seminar

Helsinki, 19 October 2026 – Mirsal ry brought together young people, political decision-makers, civil society representatives and diplomatic guests at Eurooppasali in Helsinki for the seminar “From Finland to Democracy: Inspiring Success Stories.” The event, organised as part of the Erasmus+ funded Migrant Voices for Democracy project, welcomed approximately 90 participants to discuss youth participation,

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From Finland to Democracy: Inspiring Success Stories

Youth & Decision-Makers Seminar From Finland to Democracy: Inspiring Success Stories Youth & Decision-Makers Seminar Youth-Makers Seminar 19 October 2026 | 12:30–17:00Eurooppasali, Malminkatu 16, HelsinkiLanguage: English | Participation is free Mirsal ry invites young people, decision-makers, NGO and civil society representatives, migrant and multicultural communities, municipal and public-sector professionals, and others interested in democracy and

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Leading Intergenerational Dialogue Through the MED Youth in Action (MYA) Program

Leading Intergenerational Dialogue Through the MED Youth in Action (MYA) Program My Journey as a Young Leader When I applied to the MED Youth in Action (MYA) program, I applied as a young leader. Not as an Executive Director. Not as someone with all the answers. But as someone who believed that dialogue between generations

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OmaStadi Partnership

OmaStadi Partnership Voting period: 11.03.2026 – 29.03.2026 OmaStadi Partnership Mirsal works closely with the City of Helsinki and partner organisations to reach Arabic-speaking communities, particularly in East Helsinki. As part of the OmaStadi process, we will actively visit NGOs and organise community events to support and encourage participation in the voting period. 🗳️ Voting period:

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Marhaba from Mirsal: Welcome Amir

Marhaba from Mirsal Welcome Amir Marhaba Mirsal community! I’m Amir and I’m joining the Mirsal office this year working on two different projects. UNMUTED is a global education project funded by Fingo’s CGC – Connect for Global change,  planned and implemented together with Sumud ry – The Finnish Palestine Network. CELEBRATE is a Cultural Heritage

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Hear from Our Project Specialist: Rethinking Collaboration in the Nonprofit Sector

Hear from Our Project Specialist: Rethinking Collaboration in the Nonprofit Sector After several years of working in the nonprofit sector, particularly within multicultural and general-purpose organizations, I have observed a growing concern that I believe warrants attention. In some immigrant- and culturally-based nonprofit organizations, there appears to be a shift from collective support towards a

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Dalia Arpak, Social Specialist Participates in Nordic Thematic Seminar

Mirsal Participates in the Nordic Thematic Seminar Dalia Arpak, the social specialist from Mirsal tells about her experience in participating in the Nordic Thematic Seminar, held from January 29th to February 1st, 2024. The seminar gathered 125 participants from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, aiming to provide a better understanding of improving the quality

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