Free Movement Association assists migrants living in precarious situations and foreign nationals residing in Finland, such as asylum seekers and undocumented persons. Grants are provided to help regularize residence in Finland—for example, for residence permit and other application fees, legal aid, and family reunification. More information about the financial assistance criteria can be found on the grants page. […]
stories
15.1.2026
Free Movement Association accepts financial assistance requests again
We are closed the next two weeks, Wed 24.12. and 31.12. We open again on Wednesday 7.1.2026. […]
Unfortunately, we have to cancel our cafe and counselling this week. Booked appointments will be moved. You can make an appointment for counselling for future weeks by sending us an email vapaaliikkuvuus(at)gmail.com. […]
Welcome to the Free Movement Association autumn meeting & network meeting on Saturday, 4.10.2025! In the association meeting, we will discuss the plan of action and budget plan for the next year, as well as decide on the future board of the association. […]
We will back next week, on the 30th of July, after a small summer break. Enjoy the summer and see you soon! […]
On Thursday, May 22, from 6 PM to 8 PM, three associations will present their work and explain how you can get involved at Rauhanasema (Veturitori 3). Come join us for discussion, brainstorming, and networking! The main language of the event is Finnish. […]
Welcome to the annual Free Movement Association spring meeting and the Network Meeting, which will be held on Saturday, May 17th, from 3 pm onwards at Lymy (Pengetkatu 6). […]
Have you thought about joining us in defending migrant rights? Welcome to Newcomer’s Night by Free Movement to hear about our network! We will have free hot drinks and some food. Safer space principles apply in the event. We will speak in English / Finnish according to the needs of people. If you dont speak […]
The first border crossing points at the Finnish-Russian border were closed a year ago, and as of December 15, 2023, the border has been entirely shut. This closure, combined with the recent acceptance of the pushback law, poses a severe threat to those seeking safety and asylum. We cannot allow this to continue. Our Demands: […]
Welcome to the meeting of the Free Movement Network on Saturday 26.10. at 15.30 at Lymy Space (Pengerkatu 6, Helsinki). The meeting will discuss association matters, plan activities, and discuss topical issues related to the network activities. The meeting will start with the autumn meeting of the association. At the annual meeting, the association’s members […]
