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2024

Conference
13/09/2024
International Humanitarian Assistance Conference: Ethics, Foresight & Innovation in Humanitarian Action
International Humanitarian Assistance Conference: Ethics, Foresight & Innovation in Humanitarian Action
The Estonian Refugee Council’s International Humanitarian Assistance Conference returns for its second year, taking place on November 7, 2024 in Fotografiska, Tallinn. The conference brings together a diverse group of experts and panellists from international humanitarian organisations to delve into the evolving challenges faced by the humanitarian sector.
Knowledge Exhchange projekt
12/09/2024
A Labour Market Cooperation Project Aimed at Refugees Launched with Latvia and Finland
A Labour Market Cooperation Project Aimed at Refugees Launched with Latvia and Finland
In early September, the Estonian Refugee Council team visited Finland to map out various opportunities for integrating refugees into the labour market as part of the joint Estonian, Latvian, and Finnish project "Knowledge exchange on labour market access modalities for refugees," which began in August.
Armeenia ja Gruusia meeskonnad
11/09/2024
Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in August
Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in August
Aitame kolmel koolil Armeenia kirdeosas võtta kasutusele vee- ja energiasäästlikke põllumajanduslahendusi, et We are helping three schools in northeastern Armenia adopt water- and energy-efficient agricultural solutions to alleviate water scarcity and promote climate resilience.In Ukraine, we have provided cash-based assistance to more than 291,000 people.In Estonia, the entrepreneurship programme “BOOST” was awarded in the category “Small Village, Big Heart” at the European Union external border programme closing gala.
cheese
11/09/2024
A Journey of Resilience: Liudmyla’s Story of Crafting Success in the Face of War
A Journey of Resilience: Liudmyla’s Story of Crafting Success in the Face of War
Liudmyla had to abandon her hometown of Sloviansk twice—first in 2014 and again in 2022 when the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. With the war and personal hardships, she found herself at a crossroads, facing a difficult decision about her future.
Empowering Women kolmas hooaeg
05/09/2024
The third season of the "Empowering Women" entrepreneurship programme is set to launch in October
The third season of the "Empowering Women" entrepreneurship programme is set to launch in October
The Estonian Refugee Council, Garage48, and Swedbank invite women living in Estonia to participate in the "Empowering Women" entrepreneurship programme. Starting for the third time on 19 October, the programme helps participants start or develop their micro-businesses and supports women's independent and long-term self-sufficiency.
Rändnäitus liikus Pärnusse

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02/08/2024
Travelling Exhibition Highlighting the Stories of People Affected by Crises is Moving to Pärnu
Travelling Exhibition Highlighting the Stories of People Affected by Crises is Moving to Pärnu
In collaboration with the Pärnu City Government, the Estonian Refugee Council will open the portrait exhibition "Voices from Crises: Stories of Displaced People" on Monday, 5 August at 4 PM in Vallikääru Park, Pärnu.
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Gruusia kogukonna nõukoda

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15/07/2024
Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in June
Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in June
We launched an emergency relief program for Ukrainian refugees in Georgia. We continue working with community councils in Georgia. The first meetings of the new council members took place in June. In Ukraine, we have provided cash assistance to over 286,000 people. In Estonia, we are running a labour market program for job seekers with refugee backgrounds. In June, we collected over 5800 euros in donations. Thank you!
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+5 programmes
Majandusaasta aruanne
09/07/2024
Estonian Refugee Council’s 2023 Report: We Grew to Become the Largest Humanitarian Organisation in the Baltics
Estonian Refugee Council’s 2023 Report: We Grew to Become the Largest Humanitarian Organisation in the Baltics
“2023 proved to be a turbulent year in the global community, marking the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, renewed conflicts in Armenia and Gaza, earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, and a steady increase in the number of displaced people worldwide,” said Eero Janson, the Director of ERC, in the foreword of the annual report. This context highlights how ERC enhanced its operational capacity and grew to become the largest humanitarian organisation in the Baltics. Last year, over 100 people worked at ERC, and the organisation's annual turnover exceeded 22.6 million euros.
Pagulaspäev 2024

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18/06/2024
Estonian Refugee Council Celebrates World Refugee Day with a Community Festival
Estonian Refugee Council Celebrates World Refugee Day with a Community Festival
The Estonian Refugee Council will host a vibrant community festival on World Refugee Day, 20 June, from 12:00 to 16:00 at Telliskivi Creative City to show solidarity with people of refugee backgrounds.
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Ukraine help

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14/06/2024
Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in May
Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's activities in May
We are helping job seekers with a refugee background enter the labour market or move to more suitable positions through a new employability programme in Estonia. In Ukraine we have provided multi-purpose cash assistance to more than 284,000 people totaling over 51 million euros. In Georgia we continue to empower and support internally displaced people and refugees through community councils. In May, we raised 5325 euros in donations. Thank you!
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+5 programmes
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