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The latest news, reports, stories and resources around the Estonian Refugee Council.
2022
Overview of Estonian Refugee Council on November 8
An adaptation program will be opened for Ukrainian refugees, from which nearly 5,000 refugees will receive support
Estonian Refugee Council and Peaasi.ee train twenty specialists, who will lead the support groups of the evidence-based adaptation program created by psychologist Paul Sterk over the next t
How to Support the Mental Health of Refugees with Traumatic Experiences
There is no doubt that a person’s mental health will suffer if they are forced to leave their home or country to survive. The trauma experienced at home and on the journey, the obstacles to adaptation such as language barriers and difficulties in finding a job, or the startling recognition that a new home country means rebuilding your life from scratch, can have a devastating effect on mental health.
Estonian Refugee Council is looking for M&E Officer
Estonian Refugee Council (ERC) is a value-driven non-governmental EU-certified humanitarian organization.
Overview of Estonian Refugee Council on August 29
Estonian Refugee Council pays school support for refugees going to school in Estonia. During the summer, we conducted five camps, in which a total of 117 children and youth with a refugee background took part. On the Independence Day of Ukraine, August 24, we saluted Ukraine, which has been fighting for six months in the war, with the joint action "Ukrainian Minute", as a result of which a photo gallery.
How do we organize: support for refugees going to school in Estonia
In this spring we saw, that for refugees arriving in Estonia, it may be unaffordable to purchase school supplies or clothes for their children, among other essential things. That’s why we decided to start giving out one-time financial support with the help of our donators.
Overview of Estonian Refugee Council on August 1
Humanitarian aid in Ukraine
What we are doing?
Let's meet - Meelis, Estonian Refugee Council volunteer
Originally from Tartu but living in Tallinn for the last 20 years, Meelis joined our consulting team on the advice of a colleague from the National Library in March.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! Estonian Refugee Council will conduct free course for psychologists: “Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) – Treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder”
In this autumn 3-day NET therapy training will take place in Tallinn, which is meant for psychologists who come in contact with traumatized refugees and would like to improve themselves in this fie
Overview of Estonian Refugee Council on July 18
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In total, we have mediated over 20 million euros cash based support to people in Ukraine.
Let's meet - Ann Margit, Estonian Refugee Council volunteer
Ann Margit, 29, became a volunteer of the Estonian Refugee Council after the invitation of her friend on February 28th.
Overview of Estonian Refugee Council on July 11
- We started with the workshops of the entrepreneurship program, which was opened by President Kersti Kaljulaid. Already two workshops have taken place, both workshops are available on Facebook:
Overview of Estonian Refugee Council on July 04
- We received official accreditation from the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine to work in Ukraine as an international humanitarian aid organization.
- We have already provided multi-purpos
Group Counselling Offers Ukrainians Useful Knowledge and Important Contacts for Adapting in Estonia
Since the end of April, we have organised group counselling for Ukrainians all over Estonia on four topics: adaptation, employment, digital skills and supporting a child’s adaptation.