Rapid Response in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: Supporting Communities Amid Crisis
In early August, the Estonian Refugee Council (ERC) team deployed to Zaporizhzhia oblast to deliver urgently needed assistance to residents of Bilenke, a…
ERC deliver multisectoral humanitarian assistance to war-affected communities in Ukraine with the European Union’s support
With continued support from the European Union, since June 1st, ERC, Acted, and IMPACT are three months into implementing a 12-month humanitarian project to…
“If It Weren’t for the Animals, I Don’t Know What We’d Do”: How One Family in Kharkiv Oblast Is Rebuilding Life Through Livelihood Support
In the fields just beyond Barvinkove, a small town in Kharkiv oblast, the late-summer sun shines over quiet pastures. From a distance, the scene looks peaceful…
How ERC’s Assistance Helps to Rebuild Rural Livelihoods in Ukraine
“When I found out I had received the funding, it gave me a real boost. It renewed my motivation to keep going with beekeeping,” says Yevhen, a lifelong…
The Estonian Refugee Council received the European Commission’s highest-level humanitarian partnership certificate
The Estonian Refugee Council has become the only humanitarian organisation in the Baltic States and Poland to hold the European Commission’s Directorate…
Resilience Amid War: Olena’s Story of Rebuilding Life and Livelihood in Kharkiv Oblast
In the small city of Barvinkove, Kharkiv oblast, Olena and her family are rebuilding not just their farm, but their future—against the backdrop of war.
Looking back on 2024: Reaching 69,000 people across six countries
ERC has published its 2024 annual report, summarising the key activities of the past year. In 2024, the organisation reached over 69,000 people, providing…
Estonian Refugee Council's Hotline Offers Mental Health Support to Ukrainians in 21 European Countries
In cooperation with the Ukrainian National Psychological Association, the Estonian Refugee Council has relaunched its helpline, which provides mental health…
Over 2 million hryvnias in aid delivered to Shevchenkove community in Mykolaiv region within ERC’s livelihoods program
The Shevchenkove community is one of the hardest-hit areas in Mykolaiv region of Ukraine. In 2022, it was on the frontline—eight of its settlements were…
From loss to new beginnings: Providing livelihood support to displaced Ukrainians
On 5 July 2024, a guided bomb struck Komar village in Donetska oblast, shattering Ivan’s world. His only daughter, Halyna, just 32, was killed in the attack…