040 188 12 61 info@yhdessa.fi
Association
The aim of Together-association is to consolidate multicultural society where various language and culture groups act together. The association is open for both Finns and migrants. The association was established in 1998 by a group of activists who wanted to create a forum and a place where people from different origins could come together. They thought adapting to the new, multicultural society is as important for Finns as integrating in Finland is for immigrants. This objective is still relevant. Together-association hosts the Intercultural Center close to the shopping mall of Varissuo, Turku, which is one of the most multicultural suburbs in Finland. As a meeting point it makes it easy for anyone to step in. The association organizes activities of its own and also offers their premises to other communities so that they can carry out their cultural activities, courses and events. Together-association and other actors of Varissuo cooperate in developing the area and promoting the interests of its habitants. The association promotes immigrants’ access to the labour market and offers free and open leisure time activities.
WHO ARE WE

The association is led by a 7-member board:

Muhiadin Hersi, Chairman Hasan Habib, Vice chairman, Honorary Chairman Rebeca Raukunen, Secretary Janette Salminen, Fund Manager Olli Lehtonen Agim Sopjani Kristiina Vartiainen
Muhiadin Hersi

Muhiadin Hersi

Chairman muhiadin.hersi@turku.fi puh. 044 335 9118
Employees of Together-association:
Duha Elsayed

Duha Elsayed

Director of Activities (IKU) tel. 044 744 5523
Tiia Bäcklund

Tiia Bäcklund

Responsible Counselor (Rehabilitation Work) tel. 045 113 9536
Aida Bacic

Aida Bacic

Counselor of Activities tel. 044 744 5525
Adriana Gerxhalija

Adriana Gerxhalija

Counselor of Activities tel. 044 744 5521
Terhi Toppala

Terhi Toppala

Volunteer Coordinator (incl. cooperation with educational institutes), Project Worker tel. 040 483 0954
Nico Hurme

Nico Hurme

Youth and Community Worker (apprentice) tel. 040 357 5676
Carmen Gijón

Carmen Gijón

Counselor for Employees with a Wage Subsidy tel. 040 772 6795
Olad Aden

Olad Aden

caretaker
The employees email addresses are of the form firstname.lastname@yhdessa.fi

YHDESSÄ-yhdistys / TOGETHER-association ry

Nisse Kavon katu 3, 20610 TURKU Show on map Tel: 044 744 5523 Email: info@yhdessa.fi

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OFFICE Mon–Thu 9–16 Fri 9–15 PREMISES Mon–Fri 9–21 Sat–Sun 10–21

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