SOAR - Helsinki Chapter
Helsinki joined the SOAR family in June 2018. The Finland-Armenia Association was founded in 2013 to support the Armenian community in preserving the Armenian culture and language in Finland.
The Association also promotes the development of good relations between Armenia and Finland, and, as a unique bridge, enhances the mutual cultural cooperation between two countries. The majority members of the Association are Armenians who moved to Finland from Armenia and different parts of the world, but also Finns who are and/or want to be connected to Armenia and the Armenian culture. The Association carries out a wide range of activities and events throughout Finland, such as organizing receptions for the Armenian National holidays, Armenian movie screenings, and participating in various cultural festivals). The Association is also actively involved in organizing Armenian language lessons which provide children with excellent opportunities not only to learn the Armenian language, but also to learn about the Armenian traditions, values, religion, and history. There are approximately 1,000 Armenians living in Finland today.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Tamara Alagirova
President
Tamara Alagirova, MBA, CEO & co-founder, has over 15 years of international business experience in the health technology sector bringing innovative solutions and therapies for patients in need. Tamara has a strong background in pharma, medical devices, surgical implants and diagnostics. She is fluent in seven languages and has lived in several countries managing cross-functional teams in commercialization and launch of healthcare innovations.
Tamara arrived in Finland at pre-school age. Her Armenian mother instilled in her the love of her heritage. Tamara loves to travel, grow plants, and dances several times a week. She believes family is number one and sun and sea are the best medicine.