Internationality
Organizations and association activity
E-P WIISE ry
The South Ostrobothnia Work Integration for Immigrants Service Association (WIISE) is a member organization for people who have moved to or returned to the South Ostrobothnia region. Its purpose is to help members find internships and jobs, build networks with companies, and also simply meet new people.
Jenna ry
An organization based in Seinäjoki that promotes well-being, facilitates integration, and supports participation in society. The association provides a wide range of activities and support for children, young people, adults, and families, regardless of their background.
Soroptimist International Seinäjoki
An international, multi-professional volunteer organization of women from different cultures and countries, which promotes the social status and equality of women and girls, particularly through events and projects.
Friendship associations in Seinäjoki
Are you interested in international activities? Get to know the friendship associations operating in our region. Everyone is welcome to join.
Seinäjoki Region Finland-America Association
The Finland–America association of the Seinäjoki region promotes relations between Finland and the United States and aims to increase mutual understanding and interaction between Finns and Americans.
Seinäjoki Region Finland-Poland Association ry
The Finland–Poland Association of the Seinäjoki region aims to increase and deepen knowledge of Poland’s history, society, economy, and cultural life. The city of Seinäjoki’s twin city is Koszalin.
Seinäjoki Region Pohjola-Norden ry
Pohjola-Norden promotes connections between citizens of the Nordic countries, increases awareness of the Nordic region, and strengthens the sense of Nordic unity.
Svenska Föreningen i Östermyra rf
A Swedish-language association in Seinäjoki, also offers club-based Swedish language immersion activities for children.
Seinäjoki Finland-Germany Association ry
An association for friends of the German language and culture in Seinäjoki. The twin city of Seinäjoki is Schweinfurt.
Seinäjoki Finland-France Association ry
The Finland–France Association of Seinäjoki aims to promote knowledge of French culture and interest in the French language, as well as to enhance cultural cooperation and interaction between Finland and France and their peoples.
Seinäjoki local branch of the Finland-Russia Society ry
The Seinäjoki local branch of the Finland–Russia Society brings together Finnish- and Russian-speaking people, provides information about Russian civil society, and supports anti-war activities. It also offers opportunities to learn about the Finno-Ugric peoples of Russia.
South and Central Ostrobothnia Finland-Hungary Society ry
The Finland–Hungary Association of South and Central Ostrobothnia promotes awareness of Hungarian culture. The twin city of Seinäjoki is Sopron.
Seinäjoki Finnish-Japanese Association ry
A friendship association whose aim is to encourage cultural interaction between Finland and Japan and to promote cultural understanding and exchange between Finns and Japanese people.
Seinäjoki African Community
The association brings together people from the African region and those interested in African cultures in Seinäjoki.