Monaliiku Stories
A beautiful day trip to Suomenlinna with the Ikänaiset Liikkeelle group
15.5.2026
By Maria Tikka On Tuesday, May 12, together with the participants of our Ikänaiset Liikkeelle group (our project focused on physical activity and the integration of older women) we went on a wonderful…
Dance, energy and wellbeing - our Thursday Mornings with Jiazila
11.5.2026
by Maria Tikka At Monaliiku, we believe that small moments can bring big changes. Recently, our Thursday mornings have become something very special for our office team. From now on, every Thursday…
Running Together, Feeling Better – Monaliiku Running School
6.5.2026
by Maria Tikka On a fresh spring morning, we gathered at Pirkkola sports field for our Monaliiku running school. The atmosphere was calm and welcoming right from the beginning. Our two wonderful…
Choose scouting as a hobby with Sportti Startti!
27.4.2026
by Maria Tikka On April 22, 2026, we took part in a joyful and welcoming Scouting Day at Kontula’s Kelkkapuisto. The event brought together immigrant mothers, young people and children to explore the…
Women’s Health Saturday
27.4.2026
by Maria Tikka On Saturday, April 18, 2026, we had the pleasure of presenting Monaliiku at Stadin yhteisötalo Saunabaari in Maunula. The event was part of Women’s Health Saturday. Saunabaari is an…
Learning together: Metropolia students’ sessions with “Elämäni kunnossa” groups
22.4.2026
by Maria Tikka & Raoya Messrour During the past weeks, we had a very special collaboration in our Elämäni kunnossa (Fit4Life) groups. Students from Metropolia came to plan and lead different sessions…
Mentor On The Move Workshop
13.4.2026
by Maria Tikka On April 9, 2026, we joined the “Mentor on the Move” workshop by Monaliiku, focusing on sport-based mentoring and inclusion. The topic felt really important! We talked about how many…
Be mindful! Let the moment be enough! - Mindfulness Course
2.4.2026
by Maria Tikka On Thursday, March 26, we had a very special and a bit unusual session led by our wonderful instructor Pilar. The session was called Mindfulness, and for many participants it was…
Monaliiku directly to you! Private rental offers
19.3.2026
by Alexandru Craescu We’ve got some news we’re really excited to share! Monaliiku is now open for private rentals! That’s right. Whether you’ve got a project brewing, a gathering to host, or just a…
Women for Women, a place that feels like Home
17.3.2026
by Maria Tikka Every day we enter new spaces. Offices, classrooms, different organizations. Most of them are just places: walls and tables, computers and schedules etc. But sometimes (very rarely in…
A small winter adventure: our Hiihtokoulu day
12.3.2026
by Maria Tikka On Thursday, 26.2.2026, we had a lovely winter activity- a Hiihtokoulu (ski school) organized as part of the SporttiStartti program. The participants were between 9 and 16 years old, so…
Marching Together for Equality: International Women’s Day in Helsinki
11.3.2026
by Maria Tikka On March 8th 2026, we took part in the International Women’s Day march in Helsinki together with many other people supporting women’s rights and equality. The event started at…
The Realities of Volunteering
9.3.2026
by Nicole Grund As a volunteer work coordinator, I’m often asked why it is so hard to find volunteers today. The reality is that many people feel overwhelmed. Busy work schedules, family…
Support Safer Communities – First Aid 2026 Fundraising Campaign
9.3.2026
by Rediat Mekkonen Monaliiku promotes inclusion, gender equality, and community wellbeing. Our work strengthens participation, builds confidence, and helps women thrive in safe spaces. Now, more than…
