Immigrants and Multicultural work

A person may be undocumented for various reasons. They may not have a valid residence permit in Finland, or their access to public support and services may be restricted for other reasons.

An asylum seeker has come to Finland and applied for international protection, and is waiting for a decision on their application. They are registered at a reception center, where they receive services such as social and health care.

An international student has come to Finland to study for a degree at a Finnish secondary or higher education institution. They have a student residence permit and very limited access to public support.

Exploitation can take many forms and is often difficult to recognize. It may include labor or sexual exploitation, forced marriage, or human trafficking. You can reach out if you suspect you or someone close to you may be a victim of exploitation and need help or advice.

You can book a time to talk with a staff member.

How to book an appointment

Send an email or a text message (WhatsApp also works) to the staff member in charge of multicultural work (Minna Iljanka), and briefly describe what kind of help you are looking for. They will then contact you. You will receive advice and guidance on how to proceed.

Support is available to everyone, regardless of nationality, religion, language, residence status, etc.

National co-operation

The multicultural work co-ordinator collaborates with both local and national partners. They also consult colleagues on matters related to immigration and multiculturalism. Partners include organizations and municipalities. The goal of this cooperation is to develop shared practices to support people in vulnerable situations.

The coordinator also serves as a local contact for Global Clinic, which provides basic health services to people without social security in Finland.

Contact information