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Here you can read about what is happening at Luckan Integration. From our spectacular networking events and programs to must-attend workshops!

Our latest news from Integration
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Leveling Up on LinkedIn – Highlights from Viivi Marttinen’s Crash Course
On 16th September, Luckan hosted the LinkedIn Crash Course with recruiter & HR expert Viivi Marttinen, bringing together an engaged audience eager to enhance their LinkedIn profiles and gain practical tips for networking and job searching. Participants left with clear…
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An exciting evening at the latest Cirkeln Mingle
We had a fantastic Cirkeln Mingle on 10.9. We welcomed all the new groups who had not yet had chance to meet each other yet. It was a great opportunity for participants to expand their social circles with a relaxed…
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FIKA Mentorship Program – Spring 2025 Closing Event
On September 3rd, we gathered to celebrate the FIKA mentorship program Spring 2025 cohort. It was such a joy to welcome our participants, who spent the past six months learning and growing together, as well as new friends curious about…
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Our September Newsletter – LinkedIn Crash Course, Cultural Talks and even Mushroom Picking in the forest!
First, a big thank you to everyone who joined and engaged with our programs and activities in August. Your participation and enthusiasm make our community thrive, and we’re grateful to have you with us. This month we’re bringing you even…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for August is out!
This August, we are offering a variety of activities to help you connect, learn, and grow, from career and job search workshops to community gatherings and networking opportunities. If you’re preparing for language proficiency tests, don’t miss our info session…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for July is here!
To wrap up our spring/summer activities, we had an amazing Open Living Room goes Midsummer picnic! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and brought such delicious dishes to share in our multicultural potluck. Your contributions made the day so…
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Reflections on the JobBuddies Second Seminar
By Julia Qesteri The second JobBuddies breakfast seminar was held on 21 May at Luckan’s Torget. It offered an opportunity to reflect on the results of two completed mentorship groups and to explore the broader landscape of immigrant employment in…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for June is out!
As we wrap up a vibrant and eventful spring, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to each one of you who has attended and engaged in our events this season, whether it was a social…
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JobBuddies programme is looking for mentees for Autumn 2025
Are you an immigrant seeking guidance and connections in your professional field? Luckan’s JobBuddies Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for new mentees to join our Autumn 2025 mentorship groups! What is JobBuddies? JobBuddies is a mentorship program designed to support internationally…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for May is Out!
We would like to thank everyone who joined us for the FIKA closing event and storytelling session 7.5! It was an inspiring and uplifting gathering as we listened to the impactful stories shared by participants from the autumn 2024 cohort.…
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JobBuddies Breakfast Seminar 21.5.2025
On Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 8.30 – 11.30 AM, the JobBuddies mentoring programme of Luckan Integration hosts its second breakfast seminar at the Luckan premises in Georgsgatan (Yrjönkatu) 27, Helsinki. We offer engaging discussions about aspects of employment of immigrants,…
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A Successful Open Living Room goes Birdwatching Event Despite the Chill
We are thrilled to share that our Open Living Room goes birdwatching event that was held on 26.4 was a wonderful success, with an excellent turnout despite the chilly weather. The day was filled with excitement as participants enjoyed the…
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Magma Think Tank Report Sparks Discussion on Swedish Language Integration for Immigrants
A recent report by the think tank Magma has sparked a discussion about the Finnish government’s goal of having 5–10% of immigrants integrate in Swedish. While the objective aims to foster smoother integration and social cohesion, the report raises concerns…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for April is Out!
Career Moves, Birdwatching, Stand-Up Comedy in Swedish, and So Much More Lined Up for You This April! Last month on 27.3, Viivi Marttinen’s LinkedIn workshop was a great success! Participants gained practical tips on how to strengthen their LinkedIn presence,…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for March is Out!
From March, Luckan Helsingfors premises will undergo renovations. Between March 17th to April 18th, guidance sessions will be available online. Despite the renovations, we’re still offering a range of events to support you, whether it’s career & job search workshops, community &…
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Open Living Room goes Board Games – Bårgo
On Wednesday 19.2, we had Open Living Room goes Board Games which was held in collaboration with Porvoon Pöytäpeli Yhdistys. We enjoyed a variety of games, and the atmosphere was fantastic! Participants came from different countries, including Morocco, France, the…
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Luckan Integration’s Newletter for February is here!
Last month’s Cirkeln mingle brought together a fantastic group of people for an evening of inspiring conversations and new connections. Thank you to everyone who joined us—it was great to see people from different backgrounds come together! We look forward…
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JobBuddies Project Officially Launched
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Luckan Integration hosted the Kick-off Seminar for the JobBuddies project. The event brought together mentees, mentors, project team and board members, as well as representatives from organizations focused on employment, recruiters, and other key stakeholders.…
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Luckan Integration’s First Newsletter of the Year 2025!
As we start this fresh chapter, we hope you had the chance to unwind, reflect on the year gone by, and enjoy meaningful moments with loved ones. Here at Luckan Integration, we look forward to yet another year full of exciting collaborations…
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Luckan Integration’s Last Newsletter of the Year 2024!
As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued engagement with our services. Whether you’re celebrating festive holidays, enjoying quiet moments, or simply reflecting on the year past, we hope…
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Luckan Integration Team at the Integration 2024 Event in Turku
The Luckan Integration team has participated in the Integration 2024 event (14.11-15.11), a national platform that brought together actors from different regions and organisations working towards the crucial goal of promoting integration for immigrants and refugees. The event provided us…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for November is here!
On Wednesday 6.11 we celebrated Svenska Dagen at Luckan with an evening that was truly uplifting—filled with laughter, music, and a fascinating quiz on Swedish-speaking traditions, places, historical figures, and cultural heritage. Special thanks to Gustav Klingstedt from Visans Vänner…
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Integration in Finland Podcast
In the podcast, they explore the multifaceted aspects of the integration process in Finland. Where they talk to people who have moved here and managed to adapt to Finnish society, as well as experts in the social sector who provide…
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Cirkeln Social Mingles resumed this autumn!
On October 2nd, we hosted a Cirkeln social mingle, an event intended to bring together members of different Cirkeln groups who hadn’t yet met in person. It was an awesome evening where not only did people get to connect with…
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Luckan Integration starts new mentoring project – JobBuddies
The European Social Fund Plus is financing a new mentoring project, JobBuddies, at Föreningen Luckan in Helsinki. The aim is to promote employment and foster Swedish-language integration of immigrants in Finland. JobBuddies is a pilot project that will last until…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for October is here!
On Thursday 19 September, Luckan Integration participated in a breakfast meeting organised by its partner Remmi Työpalvelu Oy for employers, jobseekers, and other stakeholders at Neste’s head office in Espoo. The event attracted an audience of almost 80 people. The…
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Meet our new CIRKELN coodinator!
My name is Amanda, I was born in South Africa to English parents and grew up in the leafy, southern countryside of Buckinghamshire, England. Although I have a Polish surname, I am yet to visit my Polish grandfather’s homeland! By…
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Join a Virtual Language Café
What is a virtual language café? Articulatte Virtual Language cafés are online meetups where people who want to practice speaking a foreign language can come together in a relaxed, judgment-free setting. Each language café session is led by a language…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for September!
This month, we are hosting a few job search related workshops, social programs and networking activities. If you are looking to improve or work on your Cv then you can’t miss our Collaborative CV workshop. You can read it all in the latest newsletter…
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Open Living Room went Bird-watching
On 4th Sept the bird-watching event was a wonderful success, with great weather, enthusiastic participants and decent sightings. It was an enjoyable experience for all, bringing together nature lovers and deepening our appreciation for our feathered friends. Thank you to…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for August is here!
On August 12th, we organised our traditional and very popular Swedish Opportunities in the Capital Region event. 14 different organisations presented their services facilitating integration in Swedish. From language courses of different forms, to help with finding a job or…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for July is here!
Luckan crew will be closed from 1.7 and back on 5.8.2024. In August, Luckan Integration will be hosting a few workshops and job search related activities. For example, applications for Peer Support Group for international Jobseekers in English and Russian groups for Autumn are open. FIKA…
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Available Swedish Language Courses During Summer 2024
Helsinki Summer University offers Swedish language courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels. If you are planning to learn Swedish or brush up on your skills, there is still several courses with available spots for a fee. More information and…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for June is here!
In June, we will be hosting a few workshops and fun activities. For example, Open Living Room goes Midsummer! You can’t miss it. You can read the latest newsletter here. Sign up to our monthly newsletter here to get the latest updates. Also this season, we’re celebrating…
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Welcome to Swedish Opportunities in the Capital Region
On 15th May we hosted a Welcome event at Luckan Integration in collaboration with 17 other organisations that are working with Swedish Integration like Helsingfors Arbis that presented about SFI the Swedish integration course, Akan Borgå folkakademi on their project…
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Integration & civil society: Luckan co-hosts Nordic conference
How important is civil society really for ensuring a just and effective integration? If you could not attend our conference, here is a spoiler: it’s indispensable! The Potential of Civil Society in Migrant Labour Market Integration On the 7th of…
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CIRKELN Social Networking Mingles
Luckan Cirkeln has recently hosted three different Cirkeln groups for an evening of mingling and social networking. The mingles are part of Luckan Integration‘s ongoing efforts to foster community and create opportunities for newcomers and locals to connect in meaningful…
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Open Living Room went Valborg!
“Wow, those munkkis were amazing! I lost count of how many I devoured. If anyone missed out, it’s my fault!” This comment was just one of many from our recent event. We gathered to celebrate Valborg or May Day with…
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Luckan Integration’s Newsletter for May is here!
This month, we will be hosting a few workshops and fun activities. For example, the info event in English about Swedish opportunities in the Capital Region. If you have integrated or considering Swedish Integration in Finland then you can’t miss this one. Read the latest newsletter here. …
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Luckan Integration Team’s experiences about Swedish Integration in Finland on Yle.
Last week, part of the Luckan Integration Team that has also integrated in Swedish in Finland had the pleasure to share their thoughts and experiences on Swedish Integration on Yle News. You can read the article and watch the video…
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FIKA mentorship program for Spring 2024 Kicked-Off!
From applications, interviews to matching suitable pairs. The FIKA mentor pairs for spring 2024 finally got to meet! The coordinators watched on with satisfaction during the kick-off event at the instant connections. Smiles exchanged, conversations flowed effortlessly, and it was…
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Brushing Bonds:Luckan Colleagues Painting Together for Tyky Day!
This week, when we painted together as a team-building activity, it wasn’t just about making art. It was about building connections, starting conversations, and unlocking hidden potential. In a world where team-building activities often centre on trust falls and awkward…
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The Kvinder i Job report is published!
The research report ’Kvinder i job: Mentoring for Migranter i de nordiske lande’ (Women at work: Mentoring for Migrants in the Nordic Countries) has now been published on KVINFO’s website! Read the full report here! (in Danish) The findings are…
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Our Newsletter for April is here!
In April, we will be hosting a few workshops focused on strengthening job searching skills and you can book a free Guidance session with our counsellors to discuss different matters concerning integration. We also have fun activities like Open Living Room goes Valborg! You can read…
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Our Newsletter for March is here!
Spring is proof that there is beauty in new beginnings. This March, we are hosting quite a few workshops focused on strengthening job searching skills. We are also hosting events like Community Dialogue on Antiracism. You don’t want to miss this one! Additionally,…
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Our Newsletter for February is here!
This February there are quite a few workshops focusing on strengthening job searching skills, and applications for mentees for the FIKA mentorship program is now open. You can read about it and more in our latest newsletter here and you can also try our monthly newsletter by signing…
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Our First Newsletter of the year 2024!
We are back! 2024 has begun so have our events for the spring term! We look forward to continuing our collaboration and bringing innovative solutions to the table. Together, we can make this year a year to remember! This month…
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Our last Newsletter of the Year 2023!
FIKA : We are looking for Mentors! FIKA is a 6-month mentorship programme that pairs newcomers with people who feel established in Finland, in order to expand social networks and provide support with integration. By joining the programme you will…
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Open Living Room Goes Art Therapy
At the end of October, we hosted another Open Living Room event in Borgå. This time our guest was art therapist Merel Baeyens, who chose to pursue art therapy after graduating as a graphic designer from the university. During the…
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Meet Our New FIKA-Coordinator!
My name is Nanny, and my journey to becoming a FIKA coordinator on this team has been quite unexpected. I’ve spent the majority of my life working in humanitarian aid and development assistance. However, a serious stroke led me to…
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Career Bootcamp in Espoo
It was a pleasure for us to participate in Career Bootcamp in Espoo, a well-organized event by Espoo Talent Hub. We introduced our many services, that can be valuable for participants in their job search and integration in Finland. The participants showed…
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Swedish Language Courses Starting From November Onwards
There are a lot of Swedish language courses starting up soon, so we felt the need to list them for you. Additional Swedish courses can be found:
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Is Finland Doing Enough to Help Endangered Species?
Ramona Larsen, Coordinator of CIRKELN, had the pleasure of being interviewed by Zena Iovino, host of the weekly news podcast “All Points North“. The episode is called “Is Finland doing enough to help endangered species?” and is well worth a…
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October Newsletter Now Out!
Our newsletter for October is now out! You can read it here. If you have any updates from your organization that you would like to share, please send a short description, image, and link to . Try it, you might…
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Open Living Room in Borgå
Last Wednesday, we hosted another Open Living Room event in collaboration with KulturCafé at Kulturhuset Grand – Kulttuuritalo Grand. Our special guests were Kaisa Maria Krisangi Leka and Christoffer Leka, Graphic Designers of the Year 2022 in Finland. They are…
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Story Sharing Café in Borgå
Thank you to everyone who joined the Story Sharing Cafe at Kulturhuset Grand – Kulttuuritalo Grand in Borgå last week. It was very interesting to both share and listen to stories from around the world. We heard tales that were…
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Meet Ramona, our new CIRKELN coordinator
We would like to introduce you to our new colleague, Ramona Larsen, who has recently joined our team as a CIRKELN coordinator. Ramona is an excellent coordinator with a warm personality and firsthand experience as a newcomer, seeking new friends…
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Spanish Speaking Evening in Porvoo
Last week, we hosted a wonderful Spanish Speaking Evening in cooperation with Luckan Integration Porvoo, Grand, and Hemcare. The main idea was to create a network for newcomers in Porvoo who do not yet have contacts there, connecting them with…
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Resources to Address Injustices Faced by Immigrant Youth in Finland
Luckan Integration has closely followed the media discussions since the publication of the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government in June. As a result, we would like to introduce and raise awareness about the materials produced by the Stig…
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Open Living Room went Outdoor Games
Luckan Integration Borgå’s last Open Living Room of the season went Outdoors Games on June 21st. We had 14 participants from Pakistan, Iran, Syria, Kenya, Lithuania, Ukraine, Israel, Japan, and Russia. They were divided into several teams and enjoyed playing…