AI technologies empower young people from refugee backgrounds
AI expands human possibilities and, among other things, helps increase competitiveness in entrepreneurship. For young people with refugee backgrounds, this is…
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…
Labour market programme nearing completion offers refugees new opportunities
Rebuilding one’s life in a new country can be very difficult. Finding a job is not always easy, especially when the local work and cultural environment and…
Entrepreneurship and Inspiration: The Third Season of "Empowering Women" Has Concluded
The third season of the Empowering Women entrepreneurship programme, launched in autumn by the Estonian Refugee Council, Garage48, and Swedbank, has…
ERC supports conflict-affected Ukrainians build financial security through Emergency Livelihoods support
Kyrychkove village is located in Dnipropetrovska oblast, where there is a high risk of missile and guided aerial bomb attacks. Olena lives here with her son…
AI Training Course for Refugee Youth Launches in April
Registration has opened for the "Start Smart" entrepreneurship training, organised as part of the "UPBEAT" labour market programme. The aim of the training is…
Estonian Refugee Council to Open a Representative Office in Syria
The Estonian Refugee Council is launching operations in Syria to support those affected by nearly 14 years of civil war and to contribute to the country’s…
Estonian Refugee Council Reached Over 69,000 People Last Year
In 2024, the Estonian Refugee Council operated in Ukraine, Estonia, Armenia, Georgia, Jordan, and Lebanon.
Estonian Refugee Council's Overview of 2024
In 2024, the Estonian Refugee Council operated in Ukraine, Estonia, Armenia, Georgia, Jordan, and Lebanon, providing immediate assistance in emergencies and…
ERC launches the second round of the “Boost” entrepreneurship programme
Entrepreneurship is one way to rebuild one’s life in a new environment and create a stable income for oneself and one’s family.