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Group meetings give refugees a sense of security and help restore emotional balance
Last year, a total of 60 people with a refugee background in Estonia took part in group meetings based on the MindSpring method, organised by the Estonian…
Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's Activities in January
In Estonia, we are collecting donations to purchase generators, fuel, and other essential items for crisis and evacuation centres, so that they can continue…
A challenge for Ukraine – charity winter swimming
February marks four years since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, and this winter has been exceptionally difficult for Ukrainians due to intensified…
Our response in 2025
In 2025 we helped more than 55,000 people with emergency response, economic recovery and protection and empowerment programmes. We supported crisis-affected…
Psychological Counsellor from Ukraine: People’s Emotions Range from Anger to Apathy, Depression, and Even Suicidal Thoughts
Amid the ongoing war and displacement, access to mental health support can be life-saving. In cooperation with the Ukrainian National Psychological Association…
War through the Eyes of a Helpline Counsellor: Olha’s Fight for the Mental Health of Fellow Citizens
In the midst of ongoing war and mass displacement, access to mental health support can be a lifeline. Last spring, in collaboration with the Ukrainian National…
URGENT APPEAL: Freezing temperatures and attacks continue in Ukraine – vital help needed
Russian forces are systematically targeting energy infrastructure across the country, president Zelensky has declared a state of emergency in the energy sector…
Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's Activities in December
With the support of donors in Estonia, we raised €30,000 to provide winter heating assistance to families living near the front lines in Ukraine.
On 6…
Supporting Environmental Education in Rural Armenia
Thanks to the environmental education programme by the Estonian Refugee Council, students at three schools in the Tavush region of Armenia can now learn…
Invisible Language Learning Supports the Integration of Refugee Youth
Young Ukrainians who have fled the war to Estonia want to speak Estonian, but their language learning is often hindered by a lack of practice and fear of…
Support and shared activities help people arriving from Ukraine adapt more easily
Starting life in a new country can be a major challenge, and adapting often takes longer than initially expected. In autumn, in cooperation with the…
Warmth for Those Who Hold On
At the beginning of December, the Estonian Refugee Council, together with its local partner, the Shchedryk Charitable Foundation, travelled to Novopavlivka – a…