Multilingual civic orientation is a service that provides immigrants with information about Finnish society in their own native language. It supports integration and other services by offering a broader understanding of how Finnish society works and helping immigrants participate in it more quickly.

According to the law, multilingual civic orientation must include information on, for example: living, residing and working in Finland; how Finnish society operates; fundamental and human rights and equality; employment, entrepreneurship and the labor market; studying and educational opportunities; civic engagement through associations and volunteer work; inclusion.

In autumn 2025, civic orientation will be offered in Hämeenlinna in two new languages: Sinhala and Tagalog. The orientation will take place at Kumppanuustalo, located at Kirjastokatu 1. Participation in civic orientation requires registration.

More information

You can find exact dates and registration instructions through the provided links.

Civic orientation in Sinhala / හැමේන්ලින්නා හි බහුභාෂා සමාජ දිශානතිය (භාෂාව: සිංහල)
Educator Sureshika Wadumesthrie, puh. 040 630 7733

Civic orientation in Tagalog / Multilingual na Panlipunang Orientasyon sa Hämeenlinna (wika: Tagalog)
Educator Jerame Tuano, puh. 040 778 6247