Objectives

International Activity Centre Villa Victor

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Our objectives include:

increasing positive interaction between Finnish people and immigrants

improving and promoting relations between various immigrant groups

supporting the development of diversity and internationalisation of Oulu and the values of the City of Oulu

making Oulu a better place to live in

providing practical information for immigrants on living in Finland and in Oulu

We work with many associations, organisations, and private individuals arranging various cultural and other international events.

International Activity Centre Villa Victor has received the Social act of the year 2011 award

International Activity Centre Villa Victor has received the Social act of the year award. The award was given by the Social Democrats of Oulu to commemorate the work done with immigrants, and was presented by Päivi Lipponen, the chairman of the Committee for the Future.

The activity centre supports the integration of immigrants by offering guidance and finnish language courses, and also organize...s various events and courses for not only the people of foreign origin, but also to the native population.

Acitivity coordinator Shahnaz Mikkonen was one of the founders of the activity centre more than a decade ago. “Getting commemorated feels really good. For years we have been doing long-term work, the results of which are not immediately visible. We are taking small steps towards a better future.”

The Social act of the year award is given to commemorate work valuable to the society. Last year the award was given to the Mother and child home and shelter of Oulu.

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