What we do
The Estonian Refugee Council is active in Estonia and abroad. We are focused on:
humanitarian aid (MPC, food security); livelihoods
support services, mental health, and community activities
raising awareness
We provide assistance to refugees and displaced persons around the world
We help in various ways: supporting basic needs, giving advice, providing grants, and motivating those in vulnerable situations.
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Programmes
The purpose of the Livelihoods and Economic Recovery Programme is to support the self-sufficiency of people who have suffered as a result of crises, helping them to start a business and enter the labour market.
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The purpose of the counselling programme of the Estonian Refugee Council is to provide displaced people with important information and need-based assistance, and to support refugees' adaptation and independence.
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The Community Programme contributes to the creation of more complete and stronger communities by supporting refugees in adapting to a new society and the local or host community in involving new arrivals. To this end, we organize community events and various group activities and children's and youth camps all over Estonia.
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The purpose of the programme is to offer various activities supporting mental health, including therapies, group and individual activities, in order to increase the psychological well-being of refugees and ensure a healthier and more balanced society on a larger scale.
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The Education and Awareness programme raises awareness about forced migration and integration by highlighting the new possibilities and challenges accompanying migration.
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The programme provides timely, effective and need-based assistance to people who have had to leave their homes or have been otherwise affected by armed conflicts or natural disasters.
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In addition to providing services, the Estonian Refugee Council also actively provides advocacy and protection monitoring. We stand for the rights and well-being of refugees at local, national and international levels. We consistently collect feedback from refugees on good practices, bottlenecks, and systemic violations. If we can help solve the problems of refugees, we will.
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