Familia ry, established in 1988, is Finland’s leading national expert organization and advocate for intercultural families. We support the well-being of intercultural families by providing volunteer and peer activities, information, guidance, and counseling. Our mission is to promote the well-being of intercultural families, ensure their recognition in society, and work to develop legislation and service systems that support intercultural as well as bilingual and multilingual families.
By intercultural family, we refer to a family where diverse cultural backgrounds intersect. This typically means that the partners in the family were born in different countries and that multiple languages are spoken within the family. If an intercultural couple has children, they naturally become part of the intercultural family.
Visit Familia’s table to discover services for intercultural families, youth, and immigrants. Chat with experts, get advice, and learn how to join our community!
