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2024

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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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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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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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"Austere erinevusi" märgis. Foto Teet Raik
04/06/2024
Estonian Refugee Council received the “Respecting Differences” label
Estonian Refugee Council received the “Respecting Differences” label
On 29th of May, the Estonian Refugee Council was awarded the "Respecting Differences" label, which recognises the efforts of public sector organisations, entrepreneurs and NGOs to value all employees along with their differences and unique qualities.
Employability Programme

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13/05/2024
New Employability Programme Helps Job Seekers With Refugee Backgrounds Enter Labour Market
New Employability Programme Helps Job Seekers With Refugee Backgrounds Enter Labour Market
Estonian Refugee Council launches a new employability programme in Estonia and Latvia, aimed at job seekers with a refugee background. The programme provides support for those looking to enter the labour market as well as for those seeking opportunities to advance their careers.
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