The latest news, reports, stories and resources around the Estonian Refugee Council.
Born in Kyiv but moved to Estonia in 1974, Jarõna has been answering the help-line as a volunteer at the Estonian Refugee Council since March 9.
The journey of 21-year-old Anastasia from Ukraine to Estonia started on 14 March from Kiev, which was suffering from aerial attacks.
Our project manager Celal has lived in Estonia for 2,5 years, speaks fluent Estonian and works as a mathematics teacher.
Since 2015, Estonia has offered foreigners who have arrived here an adaptation program in English and Russian to help them settle in and adapt more easily.
On 6 December 2020, Estonian Refugee Council celebrates its 20th birthday. Take a look at the birthday greetings video!
Social enterprise Siin & Sääl opens its doors to custumers in June! Take a look at the menu and pre-ordering information at Siin & Sääl website.
Social enterprise Siin & Sääl, together with refugees living in Estonia, put together video recipes of interesting dishes from different countries. Watch and try them out at home! Starting from June, you can order these plates from Siin & Sääl in Tallinn!
While most volunteers deployed by the Estonian Refugee Council to UNHCR offices in the Balkans have been repatriated, two volunteers have remained at their duty stations in Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We are looking for professional volunteers, who want to advance their career with a unique experience! Learn, experience, and do good while all your expenses are covered by the EU Aid Volunteer programme!
Have you ever thought about how other countries have set up the reception and integration systems for refugees? How is your chance to find out.
