Estonian Refugee Council 2025 Annual Report: supporting over 55,000 people in a challenging humanitarian context
2025 was an exceptionally difficult year for the humanitarian sector, as global needs grew faster than the available capacity to respond. Despite this, the…
An insight into perspectives of migrant youth: engaging activities and social cohesion
This winter the Estonian Refugee Council together with partners Finnish Refugee Council, Irish Refugee Council and Danish Refugee Council Youth, conducted a…
Every child needs a safe place: Support evacuation centres in Ukraine
Every day, families who have been forced to leave their homes arrive at evacuation centres in Ukraine in search of safety. As part of its Mother’s Day campaign…
Language learning and matching jobs key to Ukrainians’ integration in Estonia
Among Ukrainians who have settled in Estonia, the main concerns remain finding work aligned with their qualifications and learning the Estonian language…
Inspiring meetings and practical language learning help Ukrainian youth adapt
The first three months of this year have been very active at the Estonian Refugee Council, with our programmes in Estonia focusing on supporting Ukrainian…
Estonian Refugee Council portrait exhibition "Voices from Crises: Stories of Displaced People" at the Aparaaditehas Corridor Gallery
The Estonian Refugee Council’s portrait exhibition "Voices from Crises: Stories of Displaced People" presents the stories of people with refugee backgrounds…
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…
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…
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…