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Monaliiku is a unique non-governmental organization that promotes the well-being and social inclusion of multicultural women in Finland through sports and community activities. Our work is open to all women and girls, regardless of background, religion or nationality.
We provide a safe, low-threshold environment for physical activity and help each participant find the form of exercise that suits them best. Every week we reach around 250 women and their families with the support of our professional staff and trained volunteers.
Our core values:
Trust
Physical activity and well-being
Respect
Expertise and professionalism
Networking and cooperation
Support
Change
Communication
We promote gender equality, equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory society. We work together with participants and partners to find practical solutions that meet real needs. Our operations are continuously developed to ensure inclusion, quality and meaningful impact for every woman.
Projects and sports groups
FIT4LIFE (Elämäni Kunnossa)
Monaliiku’s most established project FIT4LIFE provides a comprehensive solution for the promotion of health, prevention of discrimination, the social well-being and improving the quality of life of migrant women by creating a network of multiple actors. The project provides the participants with the opportunity to participate in an exercise group once a week. In addition, they may take part in health assessments, health and well-being discussion panels led by professionals.
Mentor on the Move
Mentor on the Move is an active mentoring program with an aim of enhancing the overall well-being, employment and social inclusion of migrant women by integrating sports and mentoring into the daily life of the participants. Exercise and sports provide a platform for mentoring. At the beginning the participants an all-encompassing training to mentoring and the program provides resources to try new sports and take part in sports events.
Read more about Mentor on the Move
Walk to Museums
Walk to Museums is a combination of physical exercise (in this instance walking) and exploring important cultural areas of Helsinki. The aim of the project is to encourage multicultural women to walk and familiarize with the use of the culture amenities. This may increase migrant women’s physical activity, feeling of social inclusion in their local community, and empowerment.
Read more about Walk to Museums
Sports groups and events
We offer a variety of sports groups suitable for everyone from beginners to more advanced. Find out more about our sports groups and join!
In addition Monaliiku arranges sports events bringing together people from variety of backgrounds.
Become a member
Want to support the well-being, social inclusion and equal opportunities of multicultural women? Fantastic! We are actively looking to increase the volume of our members. Anyone (a person or an organization) agreeing with the purpose and rules of the organization may become a member of Monaliiku. Fill out the form and apply here.
Membership
Private person: 15€/year
Organizations: 25€/year
” Bringing people together and enhancing well-being with sports and exercise”