Conclusion of REFUFIN Project Activities The Board of House of Helsinki ry announces that the REFUFIN project will conclude its activities on 11 February 2026. After this date, all services provided within the framework of the REFUFIN project will be closed. REFUFIN 2023–2025 was a project aimed at providing guidance, counselling, and integration support to people who fled the war in Ukraine and are currently residing in Finland. The services were delivered by trained volunte

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

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

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

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

Today we celebrate Miina Sillanpää and Civil Society Day. It is a moment to pause and recognize how civic actors strengthen wellbeing,...