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Welcome to International House Pori!

Here, we share useful information, the latest news, and events for the Pori community. Learn more about our services, support materials, and tips. Feel free to reach out to consultants if you have any questions. Welcome to Pori!

Weekly program

MONIPORI is team is at office every day from monday to friday. Here you can see the other specialists who are available reguralry. (Click link to see the program in bigger size)

Connect & Integrate: Finnish Language Reading Practice

15.03.2025

12:00

Pori City Library, Gallen-Kallelankatu 12, 28100 Pori

Reading Finnish aloud is an important part of learning the language, so this event will focus on Finnish reading skills. The event is open to everyone, so bring along any friends and family you would like. All are welcome!

Mu Poris o koko Amerikka

15.03.2025

14:00

Multicultural Association of Satakunta (SMY), Otavankatu 5b, 2th floor

Take a trip to America without leaving Pori. At the event, you can see, hear, experience and discover the cultures of America. There will be music, dance, costumes and objects from both North and South America. Admission to the event is free, but some things, such as food, requires payment.

TANSSI YHDISTÄÄ

17.03.2025

15:00

Porin nuorisotalo, alasali

TANSSI YHDISTÄÄ - kulttuurien rytmeissä -tapahtuma 17.3. klo 15:00-17:30 Porin nuorisotalon alasalissa.

Forest walk and talk

18.03.2025

10:00

Porin Metsä

Stroller friendly 1 hour walk in Porin metsä.Meet at forest entrance next to Porin Maauimala. Followed by optional lunch at Ravintola Patasydan. Lunch at own cost.

Duo Living Room Family Café in Pori!

23.03.2025

14:00

Satakunnan Monikulttuuriyhdistys ry. Otavankatu 5 B, 2th floor

A warm welcome to our Duo Living Room Family Café in Pori! This is an intercultural, multilingual meeting place open to all. Whether you want to stay for the whole time or just drop by, you are warmly welcome. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be served. Register here: https://bit.ly/41Fjznx

Puhutaan yhdessä!

26.03.2025

16:30

Multicultural Association of Satakunta (SMY), Otavankatu 5b, 2th floor

Tervetuloa puhumaan suomea yhdessä!

Address

Yrjönkatu 15 A, 5. floor, 28100 PORI

Emails

internationalhouse@pori.fi

Porin yhteinen palvelupiste Leijona

We are available at Porin Leijona on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00 to 15:00. You can come without an appointment and take a queue number. At the drop-in service we only help with quick matters. Please book an appointmen in advance, if you need help in for example job searching or a residence permit issue. Susanna 050 540 2108 / Juha-Matti 044 701 2846 / Toni 044 701 1236

Address

Yrjönkatu 6, 28100 PORI

Susanna Gonzalez

Integration specialist

050 540 2108

susanna.gonzalez@pori.fi
Juha-Matti Mäkinen

Integration specialist

044 701 2846

juha-matti.makinen@pori.fi
Toni Salikka

Integration specialist

0447011236

toni.salikka@pori.fi

Zakke Danish

Dari / Persian

044 520 0920
Walid Mansour

Arabic

044 724 7476
Olga Piira

Russian

050 553 7934

Niina Hyytinen

Manager of International House Pori

044 701 4563

niina.hyytinen@pori.fi

Porin Leijona

The joint service point of the state and the city. You find here for example: Digital and Population data services agency, City of Pori customer service, Emplyment services and Tax administration. (Address: Yrjönkatu 6)

Ohjaamo

The One Stop Guidance Center offers assistance with work, education, and daily life issues for individuals under 30, helping them progress in life. (Address: Yrjönkatu 17)

Palojoenkulma

Kela and Employment services (Address: Yrjönkatu 23)

Finnish Immigration Service

Digital and population data services

Satakunnan työllisyysalue

Kela

The Multicultural Association of Satakunta

International Professionals Finland

International students in Pori