Hyvää Vappua!
For me, the 1st of May is forever connected with the “commies” era in former Czechoslovakia. I was persuaded, that the celebration of work is common only in the...
Author: Lubica Vysna
Unemployment among immigrant women in Finland – discourses and observations
One particular article in Helsinki Sanomat unleashed lots of emotions in February 2021 within the community of immigrant women. What had happened? Receivement o...
Volunteering as a way of living
Recently we had a fascinating discussion on volunteering with a great group of women. All of us are active volunteers in the Neighbourhood Mothers (Naapuriäiti)...
When I start to worry about the future, I purposefully return to the present
How to approach children with autism? How their integration in Finland looks like and what kind of services are available for families with an autistic child? I...
What we have in Finland I perceive as the privilege
Clara Vázquez is my coworker, psychologist, activist and mother of two. Her 11 years old son has autism and he moved to Finland with his family about 5 years ag...
How I became in love with winter?
Nowadays, I can enjoy two seasons in Finland: the time when we have a great summer and also the time when we have a great winter. I spent almost my whole adult ...