Ida Räsänen

International Project Planner. 🌍

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Also part of @AfricanRy

[Finland in Somalia @FinlandinSom]

In December, we bid farewell to Ida who served at the Embassy for 4 years—first in the consular team, then as the Coordinator for the Horn of Africa.

Her professionalism, positivity and teamwork will be deeply missed. Thank you, Ida, and best wishes for the future! 🙏

[Finland in Kenya @FinlandinKenya]

Let's set the record straight: Santa Claus is from Finland! 🎅

Here’s the proof:
🎄 December = Joulukuu – Christmas Month in Finnish
⭐️ You can meet Santa year-round in 🇫🇮
💌 Santa’s Post Office has received 20 million letters from almost 200 countries
https://t.co/46s0wFq9f4

[Ida Räsänen @IdaRsnen]

Asante sana Kenya 🇰🇪, Mahadsanid Somalia 🇸🇴, and biggest thanks to my amazing team. 🩷

New adventures await me back in Finland 🙌

[Ida Räsänen @IdaRsnen]

Kiinnostaako työ Afrikan sarven ja erityisesti Somalian parissa? Oma paikkani on nyt haussa, sillä siirryn uusiin tehtäviin. Loistava mahdollisuus sukeltaa mielenkiintoiseen ja vaikuttavaan työhön 🙌

[Finland in Somalia @FinlandinSom]

TULE MEILLE TÖIHIN! 🌍

Suomen Nairobin suurlähetystö hakee paikallisesti palkattua koordinaattoria Afrikan sarvea koskeviin kysymyksiin. Tehtävä on määräaikainen ja toivottu aloituspäivä on 1.3.2025.

Lue lisää tehtävästä ja hae 15.1. mennessä ⬇️
https://t.co/2jkZQCF11C

[Finland in Kenya @FinlandinKenya]

Our Embassy wishes Happy Jamhuri Day to all Kenyans! 🇰🇪

Ubalozi wa ufini unawatakia Wakenya wote Sikukuu njema ya Jamhuri!

[Finland in Somalia @FinlandinSom]

Great opportunity to visit the #ChildProtection and #SocialProtection activities supported by Finland 🇫🇮 at internally displaced persons camps in Hargeisa.

A heartfelt thanks to @SaveChildrenSO @SC_Somaliland @pelastakaalapse and the excellent community groups.🤝💯

[NATO @NATO]

Retweet to join us in celebrating our Ally 🇫🇮 Finland on their Independence Day!

#itsenäisyyspäivä

#WeAreNATO 🤝 @FinlandatNATO

[Finnish Government @FinGovernment]

Happy Independence Day! 🇫🇮

Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää! Trevlig självständighetsdag!

[Finland in Somalia @FinlandinSom]

Productive advisory board meeting with @FCASomalia and partners on the MIDEEYE project in Somalia 🇸🇴. The discussions highlighted the progress in fostering #reconciliation and strengthening inclusive governance. 🌍🤝

[Finland in Somalia @FinlandinSom]

Nearly all girls in Somaliland undergo FGM, and violence against women remains a taboo. @Solidaarisuus70 and its local partners are breaking the silence through music, theater, and dance.🤝✨

The goal is to spark dialogue and build a future free of violence. #NoExcuse #EndGBV

[Finland in Kenya @FinlandinKenya]

🎉Celebrating 60 years of friendship and partnership between Kenya 🇰🇪 and the Nordic countries! 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇸🇪🇳🇴 Nordic embassies came together to mark six decades of vibrant bilateral relations, shared memories and future aspirations. Here’s to more collaboration and growth together! ✨

[Nelli Mikkola @NelliMikkola]

No better way to wrap up the week than meeting with our @IOM_EHSA colleagues! 🌞 A good exchange on migration and reintegration in #Somalia and the Horn of Africa. Appreciate our long-standing cooperation.

[NATO @NATO]

Get to know our Ally, Finland 🇫🇮

Tap below for the full video ↓

[UN Spokesperson @UN_Spokesperson]

. @antonioguterres met with @alexstubb, President of Finland. They discussed the global geopolitical situation and the role of the @UN in addressing global challenges. They also discussed UN Security Council reform and the Summit of the Future.
Readout 👇
https://t.co/eA2EuwI7H1

[Finland in Somalia @FinlandinSom]

As we mark the #InternationalDayOfPeace, we are proud to be part in the collaborative peace initiatives with @FCASomalia at national and local level in 🇸🇴.

Women, #youth and religious and traditional leaders are key to our efforts in fostering #dialogue and reconciliation.🕊️1/2

[Finland in Somalia @FinlandinSom]

Yle aloittaa arabian- ja somalinkieliset uutislähetykset syksyllä 2024.📺 Uutisia tarjolla entistä laajemmalle yleisölle. 👏 @yleuutiset

Lisätietoja: ⬇️

https://t.co/E21IzRShmw

[Ida Räsänen @IdaRsnen]

In sunny Helsinki 🇫🇮 for the #KhartoumProcess thematic meeting “the Whole-of-Government Approach to Leveraging #Migration for Development: Women, Youth and #Diaspora Engagement.”

Excited for the insightful sessions ahead. 🤝

[Finland in Somalia @FinlandinSom]

Finland supports @unicefsomalia in advancing access to basic #education in Somalia 🇸🇴. Together, we focus on improving learning outcomes for children—especially girls from disadvantaged communities and those affected by conflict and crises. 1/2 #ProtectEducation

[Ida Räsänen @IdaRsnen]

Kiinnostava @hsfi artikkeli Afrikan sarven jännitteistä, kannattaa lukea! ⬇️

https://t.co/oPfYX3eXv8

[Finnish Government @FinGovernment]

Happy Finnish Nature Day! 🐻🌲🌊🇫🇮

The last Saturday in August is Finnish Nature Day. The purpose of the day is to bring the Finnish people together to celebrate and appreciate our fine nature