Press Release: Bloom receives 1500€ grant for Bloom Buddy Programme with AIESEC Tampere
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Bloom ry
Attn: Kelly Keodara, tampere@bloomtogether.fi, +358 44 9771 977
Kehräsaari, A-rappu, 214, www.bloomtogether.fi
Bloom ry receives 1,500€ Grant for Bloom Buddy Programme with AIESEC Tampere
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tampere, Finland, March 24, 2022 - Bloom ry, a leading association with a mission to build the bridge between internationals and locals in Finland through empowerment events, received a 1,500€ grant on March 21, 2022. The grant was endowed by Ernesti Riesan säätiö for the purpose of Bloom Buddy Programme continuing this spring. More information about the programme can be found at www.bloomtogether.fi/bloom-buddy-programme.
The goal of the project is to provide a unique opportunity where internationals can match up with a local to explore the City in an informal and fun method. This programme is for current AIESEC Tampere members and interested students wishing to integrate into and/or share Finnish culture. Funds will be allocated to marketing and operational departments, in addition to providing expense costs up to 20€ per participant, to pursue this goal. The programme will run from April 18, 2022-December 31, 2022.
The project will be headed by Shruti Dharwadkhar and supervised by Kelly Keodara, whom are both AIESEC Alumnae. As a part of the current diverse board at Bloom Tampere, Shruti heads Marketing and Communications. She is a Founder of a start-up in India in the sustainability space and has years of experience in various aspects of business. She has actively been a part of AIESEC in India and has participated in AIESEC traineeships that gave her the opportunity to work and live in countries like Greece and South Africa. Shruti is currently pursuing a Master's in Business Administration degree in Circular Economy at the Tampere University of Applied Sciences. Kelly is the Founder and President of Bloom ry. She is an advocate of stepping out of our comfort zones on a daily basis. Kelly served as LCVP OGV in AIESEC Tampere, completing an AIESEC traineeship working and living in Cambodia, with certainty that this entity empowers young people. Her journey since then has given her an extensive background in Communications: language instruction, marketing communications, event coordination, broadcast journalism, public speaking, community building, international relations and M&E in developing countries.
“It is with great honour to bring the Bloom Buddy Programme to our community in Finland. The number of internationals in Finland/Tampere is quickly multiplying and so is our family at Bloom Tampere. Our Bloom Buddy Programme is one where you will have the opportunity to dive into the Finnish culture with a buddy to guide you through the adventure. It will be an interesting way to integrate into the Finnish culture. We look forward to a successful programme ahead!” -Shruti Dharwadkhar
Bloom ry is an association with a mission to be the bridge between internationals and locals by providing integration support through empowerment events that help members grow, personally and professionally.
