Moniheli - Network of Multicultural Associations

What Moniheli - Network of Multicultural Associations does

Moniheli ry is a Finnish non-profit association (rekisteröity yhdistys) founded in 2010 and headquartered at Kalliolan Setlementtitalo, Sturenkatu 11, Helsinki. It functions as Finland's largest multicultural umbrella network, comprising over 180 member associations that work with immigrants and diverse cultural communities across Uusimaa, Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, and North and South Karelia. The organization's primary customers are its member NGOs, which it serves with guidance, training, digital support, grant assistance, and advocacy representation, while its secondary constituency — Finnish immigrants and multicultural residents — benefits indirectly through member-organization programming and Moniheli's own community-facing initiatives.

Moniheli's portfolio consists of integrated programmes rather than technology products: Katto-toiminta (homelessness prevention among immigrants), DigiUp-toiminta and DigiUp Toolbox (digitalization support and digital-skills training for immigrant women), Aktiivinen toimijuus (a sub-project co-funded by ESF+ developing social services with Finnish wellbeing services counties), MIP (the annual Multicultural Independence Day Celebration, organized by Moniheli since 2010), Luontokoti (2022–2024 nature-integration project jointly run with the Martha Association), Puunistutus / Plant Your Roots in Finland (tree-planting initiative launched 2022 with Marttaliitto), and the LUMO Network (a convening platform for multicultural NGOs and public-sector actors, recently transferred from Hyte ry to Moniheli). The underlying technology stack is non-proprietary — WordPress for the website, FluentCRM for member communications, Mailchimp for newsletters, Eventbrite for events, SurveyMonkey, and Microsoft SharePoint/OneDrive for internal collaboration.

The business model is grant- and membership-fee funded. Revenue streams are (i) recurring membership fees from member associations, (ii) project-based STEA (Sosiaali- ja terveysjärjestöjen avustuskeskus) funding for individual programmes, and (iii) EU/ESF+ co-funding for projects such as Aktiivinen toimijuus. Membership fees are not publicly disclosed. Specific pricing is not transparent, and the organization operates a community-led go-to-market centered on member recruitment, event-based networking, and partnership-based service delivery rather than commercial sales. As of 2024–2026, Moniheli has been actively engaging in public-policy advocacy — including an open letter to Prime Minister Orpo in June 2026 contesting proposed STEA funding criteria — signaling that funder-regulatory conditions are material to its operating model.

Name

Moniheli - Network of Multicultural Associations

Legal name

Moniheli ry

Website

https://moniheli.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Moniheli ry is Finland's largest multicultural umbrella network of 180+ member associations, supporting immigrant integration, equality, and digital inclusion through STEA- and EU-funded programmes and member services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Society Network Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Immigrant & Refugee Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAG), Human Rights, Social Inclusion & Disability Inclusion (BPAGABAN)

Keywords

• Multicultural association network
• Immigrant integration support
• Civil society network services
• Community development programs
• Digital inclusion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Member associations pay fees to join the Moniheli network and access services including guidance, training, digital support, grants, and networking opportunities.
2. Project-based funding (STEA): Moniheli receives significant funding from STEA (Sosiaali- ja terveysjärjestöjen avustuskeskus) for various projects including Katto-toiminta (homelessness prevention), DigiUp-toiminta (digitalization support), and Aktiivinen toimijuus (social services development).
3. EU funding: Projects are co-funded by the European Union, such as the Aktiivinen toimijuus project.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Moniheli is a Finnish non-profit umbrella network of 180+ multicultural associations that supports immigrant integration, social inclusion, and equality in Finland. It delivers member services including organizational guidance, training, digital support, grants, and networking, alongside thematic programmes such as Katto (homelessness prevention), DigiUp (digitalization), Aktiivinen toimijuus (social services development), MIP (multicultural Independence Day celebration), Luontokoti (nature integration), and Plant Your Roots in Finland (tree planting).

Product overview

Moniheli is a Finnish multicultural network comprising over 180 member associations. It is not a technology product company but rather a civil society organization that supports immigrants, integration, and social inclusion while promoting equality. Moniheli offers a portfolio of programmes and projects including the Katto Programme (homelessness prevention), DigiUp Programme and DigiUp Toolbox (digitalization support), Aktiivinen toimijuus/Agency (social services development), MIP (multicultural Independence Day celebration), Luontokoti (nature integration project), and tree planting events (Puunistutus). These offerings form an integrated support ecosystem for multicultural community development rather than a traditional software product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DigiUp: Programme strengthening digitalization of the multicultural civil society sector and promoting culturally sensitive approaches among digital support providers
• Katto-toiminta (Katto Programme)
• MIP (Multicultural Independence Day Celebration)
• Luontokoti
• LUMO Network

Products and services

• Katto-toiminta (Katto Programme)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansalaisfoorumi (Citizens' Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKansalaisfoorumi is a key cooperation partner for organizing courses and study groups. The partnership enables Moniheli member organizations to access course support, use the Skaftuki service, and receive training assistance. Joint info sessions are held to explain cooperation models.
• Martha Association (Marttaliitto)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarttaliitto is a Finnish civil society organization founded in 1899. Joint Luontokoti project (2022-2024) integrated immigrants into Finnish nature and home gardening. Project organized activities across Finland including courses, training, events, and trips in Uusimaa, Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, South and North Karelia.
• Hyte ryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously coordinated the LUMO network which brings together organizations working with multicultural residents and public-sector representatives. Network coordination has been transferred to Moniheli ry. Hyte ry remains a partner for the LUMO network meetings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SOSTE Suomen sosiaali ja terveys ry: National umbrella organization for Finnish social and health NGOs. Comparable as a broader umbrella coordinating 200+ member associations and engaging in policy advocacy with the Finnish government—Moniheli could plausibly be among its members.
• Väestöliitto (Family Federation of Finland): Finnish NGO working on family welfare, sexual health, and immigrant integration. Comparable in operating immigrant integration programming within Finland under public-sector funding.
• Suomen Punainen Risti (Finnish Red Cross): Finland's largest humanitarian organization with extensive integration, refugee, and immigrant support programmes. Comparable as a major incumbent in Finnish integration services, though operating at a substantially larger scale.

Regional players

• Folkhälsan: Swedish-speaking Finnish NGO delivering social and health services across Finland. Comparable as a long-standing Finnish civil society organization with member associations and public-sector programme funding.

Direct peers

• SETLEMENTTI ry: Finnish settlement movement umbrella (Moniheli's headquarters is housed at Kalliolan Setlementtitalo). Comparable as a Finnish civil society network delivering community-based integration, education, and social support services.
• Kansalaisfoorumi (Citizens' Forum): Finnish civic education NGO that partners with Moniheli to deliver courses and study groups to member associations. Comparable as a Finnish NGO operating in adult/civic education and member service delivery.
• Pakolaisneuvonta / Refugee Advice Centre: Finnish NGO providing legal advice and integration support to refugees and immigrants. Directly comparable as a Finnish civil society organization delivering integration and rights-based services to similar beneficiary populations.
• Marttaliitto (Martha Association): Finnish civil society organization (founded 1899) that partnered with Moniheli on the Luontokoti nature integration project. Comparable as a long-standing Finnish NGO network delivering community education and household/integration programming.
• Työväen Sivistysliitto TSL: Finnish educational NGO federation running civic and integration-related courses with member associations. Comparable as a Finnish NGO network delivering adult/civic education to associations and immigrant communities.

Emerging players

• Plan International Suomi: Finnish affiliate of Plan International operating rights-based programmes including work with migrant children and youth. Comparable as a Finland-anchored NGO delivering integration-adjacent programming under international affiliation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Moniheli
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moniheli
• Instagraminstagram.com/moniheli
• TikToktiktok.com/@moniheliry1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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