Tanzanians in Finland

There were 326 permanently residing Tanzanian citizens in Finland on 31.12.2010. (Source: Finnish Immigration Services)

Finland-Tanzania Friendship Association is operating in Finland and its aim is to promote the existing good cultural relationship between the countries. The association was founded in 1975 and its membership is open for all interested in Tanzania.

The association provides  information on Tanzania by organising exhibitions, lectures, seminars, parties and appointments. Educational material concerning Tanzania is available from the association. The association has cooperation projects with Tanzanian organizations.

Additional information from   www.kaapeli.fi/tansania
Email: suomitansaniaseura(at)gmail.com
Contacts: Finland-Tanzania Friendship Association, P.O.Box 906
00101 Helsinki,Finland

Geology training at the University of Dar es Salaam. Photo: Mauri Ratilainen

Aircraft mechanics at training work. Photo: Tom Nedenström

Tanzanian post-graduates in Finland since 1960;

• architecture
• forestry
• dentistry (University of Kuopio - Muhimbili Dental School)

• Finnish-Swedish joint financed airline pilot and flight engineer training

• geology and water engineering
• short export and import courses by Prodec

• individual scholarships to Finnish universities, also by Finnish evangelical lutheran church