Romano Missio
Romano Missio ry
Helsinki, Finland
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Founded in 1906, Romano Missio is a charity based in Helsinki, Finland working on children & youth, community development, human rights +7 more.
Romano Missio ry is a Finnish national child welfare, social service and Christian organisation working for the Romani population in Finland. Founded in 1906 as the Mustalaislähetys, it is the oldest national Romani organisation in the country. Its work includes child welfare and youth outreach, family support, women's and men's services, diakonia-based social counselling, Romani language revitalisation, Christian activities in the Romani language, cultural and educational services, and training for authorities and students on Romani culture. It also publishes the Romano Boodos newspaper and advocates for Romani rights. Its headquarters are in Helsinki and it has an office in Oulu.
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Uusi arvokas elämä
ViewCommunity development · Finland
Three-year project supporting Romani families' wellbeing, safety and self-efficacy through culturally sensitive methods, including support for children, young people and parents and mentoring programmes.
Naisten Kulma
ViewGender equality · Finland
Service supporting marginalised Romani women, including those with criminal backgrounds or who have experienced domestic violence, towards stronger lives and social inclusion.
Terne Apre
ViewChildren & Youth · Finland
Outreach and youth work with vulnerable Romani young people, including people using substances and those living on the streets, focusing on self-esteem, schooling and family ties.
Romanikieli sukujen siltana
ViewEducation · Finland
Project implementing the Finnish Romani language revitalisation programme, aiming to preserve and develop the language, mainly through oral use in families.
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