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Lasteaedade nõustamisprojekt

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08/10/2024
Estonian Refugee Council Supports the Creation of Inclusive Learning Environments in Kindergartens in Ida-Viru County and Tallinn
Estonian Refugee Council Supports the Creation of Inclusive Learning Environments in Kindergartens in Ida-Viru County and Tallinn
The Estonian Refugee Council (ERC) is advising specialists in kindergartens in Ida-Viru County and Tallinn to help create more integrated and inclusive learning environments. The programme, which runs until the end of January 2025, is supported by the British Council in Estonia. This is the fourth year the ERC has provided such consultation for kindergartens.
Cafe Tatysho

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03/10/2024
A third-wave coffee shop in Poltava region as a symbol of the strength of the individual spirit
A third-wave coffee shop in Poltava region as a symbol of the strength of the individual spirit
In the small town of Kobeliaky, Poltava oblast, Iryna (33) opened a coffee shop, which immediately gained the favor of the locals. Iryna tells the story of its creation as follows: “Our TaTySho cafe appeared as a result of the desire to move further while I was on maternity leave. In addition, it was at the beginning of the full-scale invasion. In a short time, I developed a plan to open a cafe. My husband had the premises and materials, and at the end of February 2022, my parents and brother, who was a builder, fled from Kyiv for shelter. Thus, together we managed to open a decent place, which was quite unusual for such a local community”.
vaimse heaolu päev

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26/09/2024
October is Mental Health Month: Rejuvenate Yourself on Mental Wellbeing Day
October is Mental Health Month: Rejuvenate Yourself on Mental Wellbeing Day
Estonian Refugee Council is organising a Mental Wellbeing Day on October 12th from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Tallinn Central Library’s Foreign Literature Department as part of Mental Health Month. The aim of the event is to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to provide practical opportunities for supporting wellbeing through yoga classes, creative therapy, and individual counselling.
Kohtumine Filippo Grandiga Tallinna kontoris

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19/09/2024
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited the Estonian Refugee Council and met with people of refugee background in Tallinn
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited the Estonian Refugee Council and met with people of refugee background in Tallinn
On 18 September, during his visit to Estonia, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, visited the Estonian Refugee Council's office in Tallinn and met with refugees living in Estonia at Teacher's House (Õpetajate Maja).
Conference

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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