CulturalBridge – Kulttuuritulkit yhdenvertaisuuden edistäjinä

Project Goals

Bridging Cultures

A group of people dressed in colorful traditional attire, with intricate beadwork and patterns, are gathered outdoors. Two women in the foreground are holding hands, wearing vibrant necklaces and robes with distinct cultural motifs. The background shows a group in similar attire, suggesting a community event.

Empowering Families

We support immigrant families by providing cultural interpreters to ease their participation in hobbies and local activities.
A joyful group of people is gathered at a cultural event. A person dressed in elaborate traditional attire, adorned with floral and intricate headpieces, is at the center. The surrounding individuals are smiling and appear to be celebrating. The atmosphere is festive, with colorful decorations.

Inclusive Workshops

Our interactive workshops foster understanding and create welcoming spaces for all community members to join.
A lively street scene with people walking and interacting. A couple stands in the foreground, embracing and smiling. The background shows a busy street with groups of people conversing and walking past a brick building with large windows. Various individuals are dressed in casual clothing, and the scene conveys a sense of community and social interaction.

Training Leaders

We train volunteers and cultural interpreters to become champions of equality within Mikkeli’s recreational activities.
A sign in a modern building displays text in both English and Chinese. It provides directions to the Acquisition & Cataloguing Department, Compact Stacks, and Archives. The setting appears to be a university or a similar institutional environment with a sleek, minimalistic design.

Inclusive Workshops

Our goal is a vibrant, accessible community where every family feels at home and included in local life.
A group of people standing in a circle, with their arms around each other, suggesting a sense of community or solidarity. In the background, there are individuals facing the group, possibly leading or speaking to them. The setting appears to be indoors, with a focus on interaction and connection among the participants.

Our Mission

Bridging cultures to support immigrant families joining Mikkeli’s local activities through dedicated cultural interpreting.
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Help build bridges for immigrant families through cultural interpreting.
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