International House Lahti organizes Breakfast Club events to support community engagement
International House Lahti with partners has recently organized two Breakfast Club events, offering residents and newcomers in Lahti a chance to meet, share ideas, and talk about how to improve the city together. The events were held in Finnish and English languages and open to anyone interested in the topics. Attendees gathered for a free breakfast of coffee, tea, and porridge, followed by a discussion session.
Through these events participants have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with longtime residents and newcomers, helping to build a more connected and inclusive Lahti. The Breakfast Club will be held monthly.
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The aim was to bring people together in an informal setting to talk about ways to strengthen local connections and community participation. It was organised in cooperation with the Finnish Red Cross / Häme District, LAB University of Applied Sciences, and the ELY Centre for Häme, as part of the “Good Relations” project.
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This event invited participants to help shape a more accessible and helpful guide for people who have recently moved to Lahti. The event encouraged open conversation and idea-sharing about what kind of information and support newcomers need most. It took place with the support of VIRNEX and LAB University of Applied Sciences.
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This event provided an excellent opportunity to learn about services available in the Lahti region that support employment, even if you do not yet speak Finnish fluently. The event was organized in collaboration with International Work Lahti. Attendees also heard an inspiring speech from guest speaker Montasir Mohamed, who shared his personal experiences of entrepreneurship in Finland.
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The event brought people together to celebrate the first anniversary of International House Lahti (IHL, formerly Alipi) and the achievements made during its first year of operation. The program included presentations on what has been accomplished over the year, current activities, and plans for the future. Additionally, we received up-to-date information from the City of Lahti’s events department and heard an inspiring interview with Alaa Salonen, who talked about his company MoniDose. Visitors also had the opportunity to enjoy live music.