Kulkijat ry is an intercultural organization based in Helsinki that promotes education through music, theater, design and pedagogical practices.

Why Kulkijat?

Passerby means "a being that moves forward", a traveler or a nomad. In Spanish: Transeúnte. Someone who continues their journey.

We feel that learning makes everyone a moving being. Lifelong learner is a concept that defines our time.

We have been operating since 2017, for 9 years as of 2026, and we have produced theater performances, concerts, integration events, and courses that improve the lives of large communities. At the end of 2025 we produced "El Toke Festival of music & arts. 

Since 15.1.2026, we have broadcast our Radio Bemba programme on Lähiradio 100.3 MgHz in FM from 18:00 to 19:00 every Thursday.

We operate within a cultural and educational agenda supported by the City of Helsinki and Kansalaisfoorumi, but mostly with volunteer work by our members.  

We welcome all cultures and educational initiatives. Most of our members are teachers and art students.

Business ID          2836276-7

Region                  Uusimaa     Helsinki      Nationally accessible online activity

Type                     Volunteer-based organization  

The organization has no significant income and operates entirely with the help of the government and volunteers

Themes

Human rights, Integration, Education and studies, Art and culture

Languages:      English, Spanish, Finnish

Member organization online

https://sites.google.com/view/kulkijat-ry/home

https://youtube.com/@kulkijatry

https://www.facebook.com/kulkijatry

https://www.instagram.com/kulkijat.ry

Contact information

Oulunkylän Seurahuone, 00650 Helsinki

kulkijatry@gmail.com

Telephone:  0452064123

Kulkijat ry is an intercultural organization based in Helsinki that promotes education through music, theater, design, and pedagogical practices.

Kulkijat ry Intercultural Association received an Honor Certificate in recognition for Excellence in Educational Activities at the 50th anniversary of Kansalaisfoorumi, the National Citizen Forum of Education of Finland, at their ceremony on the 29th of October. 

We are honored and grateful for this distinction and committed on the task of inspiring integration, inclusion, and well-being through the arts in Finnish education.

Kiitos Kansalaisfoorumi for your trust and unfailing support!