Helping Newcomers Belong Since 2018

Health, Education
& Integration for All

HEED Finland is a non-governmental and non-profit making association founded in 2018. The association has three goals, which are to promote health, education and integration of immigrants and refugees in Finland.

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7-12
SEP

Chronic Disease Awareness Week (CHRODA)

Malmi

5,500+
People Supported
20+
Nationalities Represented
300+
Individual Health Sessions
100+
Cultural Mediators Trained
30+
Well-being Events
15+
Seminars / Webinars

What We Do

Three focused programmes designed to help immigrants and refugees build healthy, educated, and connected lives in Finland.

Health & Well-being

On health, the focus is on PREVENTION, which we believe is cheaper and safer than treating or managing the actual problems, but we will also provide guidance on MANAGEMENT.

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Education

On Education, HEED Finland provides information and guidance on education and career opportunities in Finland, while empowering families to be actively involved in their children's education.

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Integration

On integration, HEED Finland provides guidance that will enhance proper and smooth integration into Finnish society.

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News

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Emma Tamankag Awarded the Gold Medal of the City of Helsinki for Outstanding Contributions to Health and Well-being
Announcement 12 June 2026

Emma Tamankag Awarded the Gold Medal of the City of Helsinki for Outstanding Contributions to Health and Well-being

We are deeply honored and proud to share that our Project Expert, Emma Tamankag, has been awarded the Gold Medal by the …

HEED Finland Welcomes Its First International Delegation from Poland
Partnership 15 April 2026

HEED Finland Welcomes Its First International Delegation from Poland

HEED Finland was deeply honored to welcome its first international guests — a distinguished delegation of 19 high-level …

Building Trust Through Culturally Sensitive Healthcare: HEED Finland Featured in Helsingin Sanomat
Media 9 March 2026

Building Trust Through Culturally Sensitive Healthcare: HEED Finland Featured in Helsingin Sanomat

Emma Tamankag, one of our founding members, is featured in an article on Helsingin Sanomat, along with our culturally se…

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World Blood Donor Day – Every Drop Counts!
Healthcare June 14, 2026

World Blood Donor Day – Every Drop Counts!

Today, on World Blood Donor Day, we celebrate the selfless individuals who donate blood and help save lives. D…

Celebrating World Health Day with HEED Finland Association
Healthcare April 7, 2026

Celebrating World Health Day with HEED Finland Association

Every year on World Health Day (7 April), the global community pauses to reflect on the importance of health a…

What Happens during a Health Guidance Session?
Healthcare January 20, 2025

What Happens during a Health Guidance Session?

Health Guidance for Immigrants HEED Finland offers free-of-charge health guidance for all immigrants. One appo…

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"I feel very good and satisfied with the guidance. I now know how much belly fat I have and what to do to take it out. The nurse is just amazing. Never seen anyone like her. Really thank you."

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Individual Health Guidance
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"I have learned how to respect each other's culture. I have learned to put other's culture first and make them understand how important care is without judging them or their culture. I have learned how to work as a cultural mediator."

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Cultural Mediation / Cultural Sensitivity Training
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"The most meaningful part was to see how impactful the event was — how many individuals actually cared about their health and were aware that they needed a check-up, and the free screenings did just that for them. The relief to understand what basic healthcare is and how they can promote it for themselves. The experience of the well-being day was a first-time experience as a nurse, and this makes me more confident on my journey."

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Nursing Students
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"Hospitality is top notch and the professionalism is exceptional." "This type of health check event is truly valuable. Thank you for organizing such an important event." "These types of activities are important because they help us understand our health more easily." "It has been an eye-opening experience for me — I really need to be more aware about my health. Thank you so much for all you do, HEED. We love you."

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