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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…
50 vulnerable women in Jordan supported towards self-reliance
Jordan is one of the world’s largest refugee-hosting nations and also one of the most water-scarce countries, and therefore needs support to cope. This…
Overview of the Estonian Refugee Council's Activities in November
In Estonia, Estonian language sessions for young people aged 13–18 continue, based on the immersive language-learning methodology developed by Tallinn…
Over its 25 years of activity, the Estonian Refugee Council has supported more than 470,000 people affected by crises
On 6 December this year, the Estonian Refugee Council (ERC) marked 25 years of working alongside people who have lost their homes and sense of security…
Campaign launched: €460 heating support helps one Ukrainian family survive the winter
In Ukraine, winter is not simply a cold season – for people in especially vulnerable situations, it is a matter of survival. The Estonian Refugee Council is…