Turku · founded 2002
Bosnian Cultural Centre in Finland
Preserving Bosnian culture while integrating into Finnish society.
- 2002
- founded in Turku
- 200–300
- members a year
- 4
- sections
- 2009
- active again since
Our goals
Culture, community and integration
The association's goals include preserving Bosnian culture while integrating into Finnish society, protecting human rights, fighting racism and prejudice, working with children and young people, and improving mental and physical health. BKC is active in culture, sport, health and other areas of interest to the community, excluding religious activities. The number of members is between 200 and 300 a year.
Sections
BKC's principles
- 01
Open and transparent work
anyone who wishes may attend the board meetings of BKC.
- 02
Open to everyone
all citizens and friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina are welcome.
- 03
Voluntary work
all work at BKC is based on voluntary commitment.
- 04
Transparent financial management
all funds go through the bank account, we do not handle cash, and the annual accounts are prepared by a Finnish accounting firm chosen through a public tender.
Cooperation
The association cooperates with the cities of Turku and Raisio, the Sondip federation of multicultural associations of Southwest Finland, the Zajedno Yhdessä association, MLL Southwest Finland, the Finnish Red Cross (SPR) and the Islamic Community of Bosniaks in Turku. The association also has good cooperation with the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Stockholm, which covers Finland on a non-resident basis.
The association is also a member of the Union of Bosnian and Herzegovinian Associations in the Diaspora (SSDBiH).
Become a member
Anyone who accepts the rules and statutes of the association can become a member. The annual fee is 10 euros, and 20 euros from 2027.
Membership- €10
- a year, 2009 – 2026
- €20
- a year, from 2027
- €0
- children under 7