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IMMIGRATIONThe international movement of people into a destination country of which they are not natives or where they do not possess citizenship in order to settle or reside there, especially as permanent residents or naturalized citizens, or to take-up employment as a migrant worker or temporarily as a foreign worker.

REASONS FOR IMMIGRATION* LACK OF LOCAL ACCESS TO RESOURCES* DESIRE FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES* SEEK PAID WORK* IMPROVE STANDARD OF LIVING* FAMILY REUNIFICATION* EXILE* ESCAPE FROM PREJUDICE* NATIONAL CONFLICT* CLIMATE OR ENVIRONMENTAL INDUCED* NATURAL DISASTER

REFUGEEA person who flees for refuge or safety, especially to a foreign country, as in time of political upheaval, war, social persecution, etc.

ASYLUM SEEKERA person who flees to another country and seeks international protection in that particular country.

The Social Dictionary defines social justice as "An ideal condition in which all members of a society have the same basic rights, protection, opportunities, and social benefits." Barker, R.L., (2003). Social Work Dictionary, 404-405.

                    THIRD SECTOR

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THIRD SECTOR* MLL-Mannerheimin lastensuojeluliitto ( Mannerheim league for child welfare)

* Suomen Pakolaisapu Ry (The Finnish refugee council)

* Kalliolan Setlementtitalo (Kalliola Settlement house)

MLL-MANNERHEIM LEAGUE FOR CHILD WELFARE

* MICRO, REFLEXIVE-THERAPEUTIC * PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION * WORKS TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS  * PROMOTES WELLBEING * CHARITY EVENTS  * EQUALITY  * PROMOTES  IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION 

THE FINNISH REFUGEE COUNCIL* MACRO, SOCIALIST-COLLECTIVIST* COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORK* BASIC RIGHTS* PEER SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRANTS* DIRECTION IN LIFE* BULDING CONFIDENCE

KALLIOLA SETTLEMENT HOUSE* MICRO, REFLEXIVE-THERAPEUTIC* COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORK* ACTIVITIES* LEARNING AND TEACHING* TUTORING* EDUCATION

                      PUBLIC 

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PUBLIC SECTOR* Hirundo ( Center For Homeless Immigrants)

* Maahanmuuttovirasto ( Finnish Immigration Service)

* Stoa Culture Center

HIRUNDO CENTER FOR HOMELESS IMMIGRANTS* MICRO, REFLEXIVE-THERAPEUTIC * REHABILITATIVE SOCIAL WORK* HUMAN RIGHTS* EDUCATION AND INTEGRATION* HELP AND SUPPORT* DAILY NEEDS 

FINNISH IMMIGRATION SERVICE* MACRO, SOCIAL-REFORMIST* STRUCTURAL SOCIAL WORK* OPERATION* EXPERTISE RELATED TO IMMIGRATION, MIGRATION, REFUGEE, CITIZENSHIP, AND ASYLUM* LEGISLATION

STOA INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL CENTER* MICRO, REFLEXIVE-THERAPEUTIC* COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORK* PROMOTES CULTURAL DIVERSITY* BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER* LECTURES AND DISCUSSIONS* PERFORMANCES

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PRIVATE SECTOR* Arffman Consulting Oy (Finnish language/cultural school) 

 * Legalite Oy (Immigration Law Firm) 

 * Luona Ltd. 

LUONA LTD* MICRO, REFLEXIVE-THERAPEUTIC* COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORK* SOCIAL AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDER* OFFERS HOMECARE SERVICES* PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS, MUNICIPALITIES, AND PUBLIC SECTOR* LIFE QUALITY AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT* OFFERS CRISIS ACCOMODATION

ARFFMAN CONSULTING OY* MESSO, REFLEXIVE-THERAPEUTIC* REHABILITATIVE SOCIAL WORK* TEACHES IMMIGRANTS FINNISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE* JOB READINESS* WORK PLACEMENTS* OFFERS OTHER EDUCATIONAL POSSIBILITIES

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LEGALITE OY* MICRO, INDIVIDUALISTIC-THERAPEUTIC* COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORK* PROVIDES LAW ASSISITANCE TO IMMIGRANTS* FREE OR INEXPENSIVE SERVICES* SPECIALIZES IN IMMIGRANT FAMILIES, REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS

1. What does your organization do?

HIRUNDO – PUBLIC SECTORMain goal is to help homeless undocumented migrants to survive in Finland.

Organization provides:•  Free food and coffee• The shelter and clothes• Shower• Help with documents• Kindergartens for migrants' children • Free courses of language leaded by volunteers 

ARFMANN CONSULTING OY – PRIVATE SECTORMain goal is to help immigrants to find a job and integrate.

Organization provides:• Finnish language courses• Teaching of Finnish culture, going to museums• Teaching Finnish policy and legislation• Work with TE office (Te-toimisto)• Arranging meetings with potential employers.

MLL-MANNERHEIM LEAGUE FOR CHILD WELFARE – 3RD SECTORMain goal is to support immigrant woman.

Organization provides:• Events where immigrant woman can meet the Finnish

woman in order to get friends, learn Finnish language and integrate in the society.

Analysis of the question: "What does your organization do?"• All three sectors work in micro meso and macro levels • Help the migrants and immigrants to integrate the

finnish society• Seek government funds to finance the organization

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What kind of skills do you require for this work?

Social workers are often working with people who are very vulnerable and who enter into relationship of trust with them. It is therefore important that they take account of the unique circumstances of each person`s life, recognize and respect diversity, express care and compassion, exhibit empathy and act in ways that honor the trust placed in them by the people with whom they work. 

Banks, S. (2006). Ethics and Values in Social Work, 71. 

Analysis of the question: "What skills do you require for this work?"• Education and /or a degree are crucial• Practical placement• Understanding multiculturalism• Confidence• Procedural knowledge (working with the right tools)• Values

What kind of challenges do you face?

  Analysis of the question: "What kind of challenges do you face?"• Communication - difficult to share and get

information

• Legislation - need help from the government

• Cultural differences  - maintaining respect while teaching the Finnish values 

Analysis of the question: "What kind of challenges do you face?"→ To find a common language that both parties are able to communicate with 

→ To get the assistance or funds from the government or other third  parties to provide help to the service user 

→ See pass the service user's cultural differences or values while still  maintaining your professionalism to provide them the help that they  require

Do you find your work fulfilling?

Analysis of the question: "Do you find you work fulfilling?" • Answers to the question by the speakers were similar• Able to touch peoples lives• Fulfilled by changing unsatisfactory situations• Desire to work among immigrants• Immigrants well-being and integration

McLaughlin, K. (2008). Social Work, Politics and Society, 54.

.."working with those at the margins of society, the disadvantaged and the oppressed, and given that immigrants and asylum seekers are among the most disadvantaged groups in society."

WHY IMMIGRANT SOCIAL WORK IS IMPORTANT

* Legislation and government policies affect immigration funding on a macro level* This has a domino effect if money is cut, trickling down from the macro level into the messo and micro level* 3rd sector organizations are often the first to feel the budget cuts* Immigrants are at risk of not having the sources and outlets to help them integrate into Finnish society* Basic subsidies such as housing, education, and job opportunities are also at risk because of depleted funds.

HOW THE MACRO LEVEL POLICIES TRICKLE DOWN INTO THE MICRO

HOW THE MICRO LEVEL AFFECTS THE MACRO* Micro level focused immigration organisations work with individuals to assist in their independence and assimilation into the Finnish society* Education, job/language training, cultural integration* These individuals eventually form groups and communities with similar goals* Several communities come together to affect a national social change

HOW ALL 3 SECTORS FIT TOGETHER

* When dealing with immigrants, the public, private and third sector have very similar goals: to provide marginalized people with the same opportunity as everyone else* The challenges are varied: cultural differences, language barriers, funding, legislation* Micro level interaction can have a direct influence on macro level policies, and vice versa – micro private may influence macro public

THE FUTURE PROSPECTS OF IMMIGRATION SOCIAL WORK

* Legislation is constantly changing due to shifting public views on how best to deal with the constant stream of immigrants entering the country* This a unique time in European history with immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers at record levels – and social workers are constantly on the front line, dealing with this new wave of mass migration* There will always be a place for immigration social work because immigration is inevitable and professionals are increasingly needed to be liasons between the immigrants and Finland's national interests. 

REFERENCESBarker, R.L. (2003). The Social Work Dictionary, 404-405.Barsky, A. (2010). Ethics and Values in Social Work, 22.Banks, S. (2006). Ethics and Values in Social Work, 71.Beckett, C. & Maynard A. (2013). Values and Ethics in Social Work, 54.McLaughlin, K. (2008). Social Work, Politics and Society, 54. Varpu Ahtonen, Instructor, Arffman Consulting OyBorislav Borisov, Social Worker, HirundoJuulia Jantunen, Operations Coordinator, MLL