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About Us

Our Story

Mielen Silta ry is a non-profit association founded in 2025 by a mental health and social work professional. We exist to support immigrant and multicultural families in Finland—especially mothers and children—who often face emotional, social, and cultural challenges during their journey of integration.


We offer culturally sensitive mental health support, peer-led activities, and safe spaces for open dialogue. Our programs focus on grief healing, parenting in a new culture, bullying prevention, and emotional well-being for all ages.

At Mielen Silta ("Bridge of the Mind"), we believe that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported—regardless of language, background, or belief. We build bridges of understanding between people, communities, and cultures.

Together, we work toward a more inclusive Finland—one healing circle, one conversation, and one family at a time.

Mission
Supporting emotional well-being, inclusion, and integration through culturally sensitive, family-centered care.
Vision
A Finland where every child and parent feels safe, seen, and supported — regardless of their background.

Working Languages:  Finnish | English | Urdu | Hindi | Dari | Somali | Arabic | Swedish | Srilankan
Team

Our Team

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Kashaf Ali

Founder / Project Co-ordinator

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Hassan Muneel

Finnish Speaker Educationist

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Romana Clare Todd

 Project Leads

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Dr Mahanoor

PHD Pharmacology / Speaker

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Marika Ypyä Valtari

Project Leads

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Adan Hassan 

Clinical  Psychologist  / Speaker

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Waji Haider

Web Developer / Social Media Handler

Board Members

Mielen Silta ry is an immigrant women-led association rooted in Finland. Our board brings lived experience of migration, mental health expertise, and community commitment.

Current Board Roles:

Chairperson (Puheenjohtaja): Syeda Misha Kashaf Ali – sole signatory authority and responsible for all official decisions in Finland.

Board Members (Hallituksen jäsenet): Dedicated volunteers and professionals supporting the association’s mission. One supportive member currently lives abroad and contributes cultural perspective, while daily operations and legal responsibilities remain fully in Finland.

Together, our board ensures that Mielen Silta ry operates with transparency, responsibility, and strong community values.