Yhdessä (Together). Inclusion and Friendship in Finnish Schools
J-PAL Photo Project
Originally published on the J-PAL website here
As global migration increases due to war, economic instability, and climate change, cities like Helsinki are becoming more diverse, with nearly one in five residents now speaking a foreign language at home. This shift brings both richness and challenges, especially for children of immigrants navigating questions of identity in schools.
The Kytke program, led by Finnish NGO Walter, addresses these issues through workshops that connect students with diverse mentors to promote dialogue around inclusion and discrimination.
Taken in Helsinki in March 2024, this photo series captures the Kytke workshops in action, highlighting moments of interaction between students and mentors. The project is currently being evaluated by researchers from Harvard University and Aalto University as part of an impact evaluation funded by J-PAL -- a global research and policy lab co-founded by Nobel Prize laureates. Full story and pictures in the J-PAL website.
