International Collaboration: Dougy Center (USA)
#UnderstandGrief Global Campaign | 2025
About the Collaboration
In 2025, Mielen Silta ry began a meaningful collaboration with the internationally respected grief support organization, Dougy Center (USA), as part of their global #UnderstandGrief campaign.
As an official translation and outreach partner, Mielen Silta ry translated Dougy Center’s core grief support resource:
“Being Grief-Informed: From Understanding to Action”
into the following languages:
Finnish Urdu Hindi
Finnish Urdu Hindi
These resources help explain that grief is not a disorder but a natural part of life – especially important for multicultural and immigrant families in Finland.
The official material is available directly from Dougy Center:
https://www.dougy.org/grief_informed
Translated by Mielen Silta ry for Dougy Center
https://www.dougy.org/grief_informed
Translated by Mielen Silta ry for Dougy Center
How We Use These Materials in Finland
- Grief support circles for mothers and families
- Workshops on trauma, healing, and emotional well-being
- Multilingual community outreach in Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa
- Culturally sensitive orientation sessions for new arrivals