In the third episode of #iVote series, Mathew Mailaparampil (Swedish People's Party), Nina Suomalainen (National Coalition Party), Paul Abbey (Left Alliance), and Paco Diop (Left Alliance) share their insights on a range of critical issues that impact our society, from social services and health care to labor shortage and racism. #iVote is a series that discusses the upcoming parliamentary elections of April the 2nd, and addresses the under-representation of people of foreign background in Finnish politics. Not only does it aim to raise awareness and increase civic participation among naturali ..read more

In this second episode of the #iVote series, Ajak Majok (Left Alliance), Hussein al-Taee (Social Democratic Party), and Naomy Hyvönen (Center Party) discuss topics ranging from, but not limited to: public finance, the state of education in Finland, and their respective parties. #iVote is a series that discusses the upcoming parliamentary elections of April the 2nd, and addresses the under-representation of people of foreign background in Finnish politics. #iVote #representation #participation #diversity #parliamentaryelections #yourvotematters #eduskuntavaalit2023 #eduskuntavaalit Not only doe ..read more

#iVote is a series that discusses the upcoming parliamentary elections of April the 2nd, and addresses the under-representation of people of foreign background in Finnish politics. Not only does it aim to raise awareness and increase civic participation among naturalized Finnish citizens, but it also promotes the visibility of candidates of foreign background from different sides of the political spectrum.   This first episode of the iVote series, moderated by host Sofia Achame, features a panel discussion with parliamentary candidates Georgiana Forsang (Center Party), Elie Al-Khouri (Chr ..read more

Join us in this episode as Harambee host  Cucu Wesseh sits down with Myriam Munezero, the Chairperson of Think Africa ry, for a reflective conversation on leadership and legacy. As a volunteer-based role with a low threshold to leave the position, the role of Chairperson can be challenging and demanding. In this compelling conversation, Myriam shares what keeps her going and persists in seeing initiatives through, as well as the thoughts guiding her work. With regard to Think Africa’s values, Myriam also discusses her achievements and journey with the organization. Originally from Rwanda ..read more

Dr Theresia Bilola (PhD),  a sustainability expert and Deputy Counsellor for the City of Turku and Mr Obi-West, a  publisher of  Diaspora Glitz Magazine and Founder of the Face of Africa Queen Finland, sat down with Feven Abegaz to discuss and recap the last Finnish municipal election of June 13, 2021. Our esteemed guests share their insight, knowledge, and perspectives unreservedly during this very light and informative conversation.  Are you curious to know why people are voting? Or not voting? Do you want to be a part of the decision making processes in Finnish society ..read more

This episode is very special to us as we invited long term Think Africa members and friends Dora Puhakka and Akin Akinsola to discuss identity.  Listen in as they share the factors shaping, influencing and informing their individual unique identity.  Dora is a Namibian living in Finland with a passion for themes around diversity and inclusion.  Originally from Nigeria, Akin is an Engineer living and working in Finland. You get to hear a thing or two about Yoruba, Ovambo and much more.   We tend to crave for meaningful conversations, genuine interest and safe space ..read more

In this Episode of the Harambee podcast, host Cucu Wesseh engages  Roberto Blanco Raitasuo in a casual conversation on topical matters of democracy and current affairs. Both gentlemen discuss democracy and political participation contextually in regards to recent development , Ukraine, Europe and the United Kingdom. The conversation also focuses on participation and inclusion of minorities in the Finnish democratic processes.   Roberto is a Finnish-Spanish international relations and sustainability specialist with a wide range of experience in immigrantion and consular related s ..read more

This Episode of Harambe Podcast features a discourse on Democracy through the lenses of history: past experiences, present challenges and future threats. Harambee Co-host, Cucu Twagbe Wesseh, a member of Think Africa Democratic Action Team (TADAT) , sat down with Dr. Aminkeng A Alemanji, Head of Masters Program on Social Exclusion at Åbo Akademi (University of Turku), and Mr. Martins Kwazema, a Phd Candidate at Åbo Akademi (University of Turku).  The effects of elitism on democracy and recent political events and socio-political developments in Guinea, Sudan and Zimbabwe are some of the h ..read more

This is Part 2 of Feven's conversation with Dr Theresia Bilola (PhD) and Mr Obi-West.   In candid and honest conversations Dr. Theresia and Mr. Obi-West shared personal stories and their learnings along the way.  They discussed the challenges and bottlenecks to collaboration, delved deeper to contextualise the need to  come together, collaborate and work towards a similar goal.  We hope you will get some insights and  learn new things.   Tune in ..read more