Turku · founded 2002
Bosnian Cultural Center 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.
Principles of BKC
- 01
Open and transparent governance
Anyone interested is welcome to attend BKC board meetings.
- 02
Inclusive approach
All citizens and friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina are welcome.
- 03
Volunteer-based work
All BKC activities are organized and carried out on a voluntary basis.
- 04
Financial transparency
All transactions are made through the association's bank account. We do not handle cash, and our annual financial statements are prepared by a Finnish accounting firm selected through a public tender process.
Gallery
We post our photos and videos on BKC's Facebook page.
Cooperation and partnerships
BKC works closely with local and national organizations, including:
- the cities of Turku and Raisio
- SONDIP Varsinais-Suomen monikulttuuristen yhdistysten liitto ry
- Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (MLL Varsinais-Suomi)
The association also maintains a strong and productive relationship with the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Stockholm.
Become a member
Membership is open to anyone who accepts the association's statutes. 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