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House of Helsinki:

For a Finland that thrives through diversity.

At House of Helsinki, we advocate for a society driven by two-way integration. We honour the richness of individual experiences, cultures and languages, and our vision is to create spaces that allow people from different backgrounds to connect and actively participate in society.

REFUFIN 2022-2025 - Helping people who fled the war in Ukraine and now reside in Finland.

The project was providing counselling and support services to people living in Finland who had fled the war in Ukraine through trained volunteers.

Candidates for HOH Volunteer of the Year 2025

House of Helsinki has an annual tradition of recognising one volunteer as our Volunteer of the Year . The announcement is made each year on International Volunteer Day, 5 December. Nowadays, most of our volunteers are actively engaged in the REFUFIN project, supporting people from Ukraine who are building their lives in Finland. At the same time, volunteers continue contributing to many other House of Helsinki activities like representing House of Helsinki on different even

Volunteer Story: A Married Couple Helping Others

Today we want to share the story of Oleh and Anel — a couple whose journey to Finland has turned into a story of resilience, kindness, and deep commitment to helping others. Since September 2025, they’ve been among our most active volunteers, supporting newcomers from Ukraine both online and in person. Anel and Oleh at Moniheli's 15th birthday celebration. Picture: Bisher Sawan A Journey That Changed Everything Oleh and Anel describe their arrival in Finland as pure chance o

Kaupunki Kaverit walk in Aurinkolahti and Rastila

People choose their favorite places in Helsinki and volunteer to create walk-like excursions for House of Helsinki team: volunteers and staff. It’s a wonderful way to share different districts through your own perspective — especially when the place holds personal meaning. Maybe you were born there, lived there for a while, or simply love it. You find your own way to share the feeling to reveal hidden corners that only locals know. This place is special to you; your roots are

Kaupunki Kaverit Walk in Vallila and Hermanni

A friendly reminder, in 2025 House of Helsinki has launched a new initiative called Kaupunki Kaverit, promoting two-way integration. The goal is to build a community where both people with immigrant backgrounds and native Finns can learn from each other, share everyday life, and explore their city together. Our volunteers across Finland organise urban walks in different neighborhoods, each walk offering a unique perspective — cultural, historical, or architectural. These wa