Estonian Refugee Council
@estrefugeecouncil.bsky.social
We provide immediate assistance in emergencies and support crisis-affected people in rebuilding their lives.
Donate to help people in need: www.pagulasabi.ee/en/donate
Donate to help people in need: www.pagulasabi.ee/en/donate
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year and helped those who need it most.
We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a more caring, hopeful New Year! 🌟
We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a more caring, hopeful New Year! 🌟
December 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year and helped those who need it most.
We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a more caring, hopeful New Year! 🌟
We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a more caring, hopeful New Year! 🌟
Young Ukrainians in Estonia want to speak Estonian, but lack of practice and fear of mistakes hold them back.
We organised more than 60 “invisible language learning” meetups – from board games and films to cooking and gingerbread decorating – to help them learn naturally through shared activities.
We organised more than 60 “invisible language learning” meetups – from board games and films to cooking and gingerbread decorating – to help them learn naturally through shared activities.
December 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Young Ukrainians in Estonia want to speak Estonian, but lack of practice and fear of mistakes hold them back.
We organised more than 60 “invisible language learning” meetups – from board games and films to cooking and gingerbread decorating – to help them learn naturally through shared activities.
We organised more than 60 “invisible language learning” meetups – from board games and films to cooking and gingerbread decorating – to help them learn naturally through shared activities.
Last autumn, we teamed up with the Integration Foundation to host events across Estonia, helping refugees and migrants navigate daily life and get involved in their communities.
We have explored art, music, local culture, mental health tips, financial skills, and even marzipan-making!
We have explored art, music, local culture, mental health tips, financial skills, and even marzipan-making!
December 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Last autumn, we teamed up with the Integration Foundation to host events across Estonia, helping refugees and migrants navigate daily life and get involved in their communities.
We have explored art, music, local culture, mental health tips, financial skills, and even marzipan-making!
We have explored art, music, local culture, mental health tips, financial skills, and even marzipan-making!
🌍 Today is International Human Rights Day.
On this day in 1948, the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Humanitarian aid helps ensure these rights are upheld even in crises. Everyone has the right to dignity, safety, and protection — no exceptions.
On this day in 1948, the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Humanitarian aid helps ensure these rights are upheld even in crises. Everyone has the right to dignity, safety, and protection — no exceptions.
December 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🌍 Today is International Human Rights Day.
On this day in 1948, the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Humanitarian aid helps ensure these rights are upheld even in crises. Everyone has the right to dignity, safety, and protection — no exceptions.
On this day in 1948, the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Humanitarian aid helps ensure these rights are upheld even in crises. Everyone has the right to dignity, safety, and protection — no exceptions.
“We somehow manage to stay alive and carry on with our lives. We heat our house with firewood – we need about 11 cubic metres for the whole winter – it is beyond my means. We dream of peace and for the war to end as soon as possible.” – Nina, pensioner from Lyzohubivka village, Kharkiv region
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
“We somehow manage to stay alive and carry on with our lives. We heat our house with firewood – we need about 11 cubic metres for the whole winter – it is beyond my means. We dream of peace and for the war to end as soon as possible.” – Nina, pensioner from Lyzohubivka village, Kharkiv region
“My life is difficult – I am alone. I heat my home with a wood-burning stove, and the gas cooker works too, but the house is still cold. I’m not planning to move anywhere – I was born here, and this is where I will be buried.”– Kateryna, pensioner from Bezliudivka village, Kharkiv region.
December 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“My life is difficult – I am alone. I heat my home with a wood-burning stove, and the gas cooker works too, but the house is still cold. I’m not planning to move anywhere – I was born here, and this is where I will be buried.”– Kateryna, pensioner from Bezliudivka village, Kharkiv region.
Today is International Volunteer Day – this year, Estonian Refugee Council volunteers have contributed nearly 400 hours of their time!
A huge thank you to all our volunteers. Your dedication and willingness to support people affected by crises here in Estonia are truly invaluable ✨
A huge thank you to all our volunteers. Your dedication and willingness to support people affected by crises here in Estonia are truly invaluable ✨
December 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Today is International Volunteer Day – this year, Estonian Refugee Council volunteers have contributed nearly 400 hours of their time!
A huge thank you to all our volunteers. Your dedication and willingness to support people affected by crises here in Estonia are truly invaluable ✨
A huge thank you to all our volunteers. Your dedication and willingness to support people affected by crises here in Estonia are truly invaluable ✨
In Ukraine, winter isn’t just cold – for many, it’s a fight for survival.
In frontline and hard-to-reach areas of eastern and southern Ukraine, electricity and heating can fail at any moment. Homes damaged by earlier attacks lose heat quickly, and there are no safe alternatives.
In frontline and hard-to-reach areas of eastern and southern Ukraine, electricity and heating can fail at any moment. Homes damaged by earlier attacks lose heat quickly, and there are no safe alternatives.
December 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
In Ukraine, winter isn’t just cold – for many, it’s a fight for survival.
In frontline and hard-to-reach areas of eastern and southern Ukraine, electricity and heating can fail at any moment. Homes damaged by earlier attacks lose heat quickly, and there are no safe alternatives.
In frontline and hard-to-reach areas of eastern and southern Ukraine, electricity and heating can fail at any moment. Homes damaged by earlier attacks lose heat quickly, and there are no safe alternatives.
We continue providing daily meals to patients and medical staff in Gaza’s hospitals, operating with severe restrictions due to attacks.
With Gaza Soup Kitchen, we distribute 270+ meals each day in four Gaza City hospitals: Al-Ahli Arab, Al-Helou, Al-Shifa and Al-Nasr Children’s Hospital.
With Gaza Soup Kitchen, we distribute 270+ meals each day in four Gaza City hospitals: Al-Ahli Arab, Al-Helou, Al-Shifa and Al-Nasr Children’s Hospital.
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We continue providing daily meals to patients and medical staff in Gaza’s hospitals, operating with severe restrictions due to attacks.
With Gaza Soup Kitchen, we distribute 270+ meals each day in four Gaza City hospitals: Al-Ahli Arab, Al-Helou, Al-Shifa and Al-Nasr Children’s Hospital.
With Gaza Soup Kitchen, we distribute 270+ meals each day in four Gaza City hospitals: Al-Ahli Arab, Al-Helou, Al-Shifa and Al-Nasr Children’s Hospital.
We continue distributing food aid in Gaza hospitals with the support of @mfaestonia.bsky.social, ensuring daily meals for patients and medical staff working under incredibly difficult conditions.
The Ministry’s support makes it possible to provide over 9,000 meals in Gaza. 🙏
The Ministry’s support makes it possible to provide over 9,000 meals in Gaza. 🙏
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM
We continue distributing food aid in Gaza hospitals with the support of @mfaestonia.bsky.social, ensuring daily meals for patients and medical staff working under incredibly difficult conditions.
The Ministry’s support makes it possible to provide over 9,000 meals in Gaza. 🙏
The Ministry’s support makes it possible to provide over 9,000 meals in Gaza. 🙏
We continue to support people affected by the war, helping them meet their most urgent needs.
In September, we provided cash-based humanitarian assistance to over 390 Ukrainians who fled to Georgia to escape the war, with support from @mfaestonia.bsky.social
In September, we provided cash-based humanitarian assistance to over 390 Ukrainians who fled to Georgia to escape the war, with support from @mfaestonia.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
We continue to support people affected by the war, helping them meet their most urgent needs.
In September, we provided cash-based humanitarian assistance to over 390 Ukrainians who fled to Georgia to escape the war, with support from @mfaestonia.bsky.social
In September, we provided cash-based humanitarian assistance to over 390 Ukrainians who fled to Georgia to escape the war, with support from @mfaestonia.bsky.social
“We didn’t expect the aid to arrive so quickly,” shared a resident of Zaporizhzhia, whose home was damaged in shellings.
Together with Acted Ukraine under the #UkraineResponseConsortium, our team visited families who received cash-based aid after the latest attacks – more than 450 people.
Together with Acted Ukraine under the #UkraineResponseConsortium, our team visited families who received cash-based aid after the latest attacks – more than 450 people.
November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“We didn’t expect the aid to arrive so quickly,” shared a resident of Zaporizhzhia, whose home was damaged in shellings.
Together with Acted Ukraine under the #UkraineResponseConsortium, our team visited families who received cash-based aid after the latest attacks – more than 450 people.
Together with Acted Ukraine under the #UkraineResponseConsortium, our team visited families who received cash-based aid after the latest attacks – more than 450 people.
The ERC helps people affected by crises rebuild their lives through sustainable livelihoods.
We support those forced to flee in starting small businesses, finding jobs, and engaging in agriculture – empowering them to become self-reliant and secure a stable future for their families.
We support those forced to flee in starting small businesses, finding jobs, and engaging in agriculture – empowering them to become self-reliant and secure a stable future for their families.
October 31, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The ERC helps people affected by crises rebuild their lives through sustainable livelihoods.
We support those forced to flee in starting small businesses, finding jobs, and engaging in agriculture – empowering them to become self-reliant and secure a stable future for their families.
We support those forced to flee in starting small businesses, finding jobs, and engaging in agriculture – empowering them to become self-reliant and secure a stable future for their families.
Our emergency livelihood programme supports people from Ukraine who fled the war and are rebuilding their lives in Georgia.
Nearly 80 people received support last year to start a business. This October, we met some of them in Tbilisi and nearby regions to see how they’re doing.
Nearly 80 people received support last year to start a business. This October, we met some of them in Tbilisi and nearby regions to see how they’re doing.
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Our emergency livelihood programme supports people from Ukraine who fled the war and are rebuilding their lives in Georgia.
Nearly 80 people received support last year to start a business. This October, we met some of them in Tbilisi and nearby regions to see how they’re doing.
Nearly 80 people received support last year to start a business. This October, we met some of them in Tbilisi and nearby regions to see how they’re doing.
Thanks to EU funding, two new self-help groups have started in Ararat and Ejmiatsin, #Armenia, supported by the Estonian Refugee Council
October 28, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Thanks to EU funding, two new self-help groups have started in Ararat and Ejmiatsin, #Armenia, supported by the Estonian Refugee Council
In September, our Ukraine team reached 2,200 people in frontline and hard-to-reach areas of Kharkiv oblast.
Cash-based humanitarian aid went to residents of Shevchenkove village and Kharkiv city, helping those whose homes were heavily damaged by the war.
Cash-based humanitarian aid went to residents of Shevchenkove village and Kharkiv city, helping those whose homes were heavily damaged by the war.
October 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
In September, our Ukraine team reached 2,200 people in frontline and hard-to-reach areas of Kharkiv oblast.
Cash-based humanitarian aid went to residents of Shevchenkove village and Kharkiv city, helping those whose homes were heavily damaged by the war.
Cash-based humanitarian aid went to residents of Shevchenkove village and Kharkiv city, helping those whose homes were heavily damaged by the war.
This spring, we reopened mental health hotline with the Ukrainian National Psychological Association, offering support to people living in Ukraine and displaced across Europe.
In just five months, the hotline has supported more than 2,100 Ukrainians.
Funded by #ESTDEV #FromThePeopleOfEstonia
In just five months, the hotline has supported more than 2,100 Ukrainians.
Funded by #ESTDEV #FromThePeopleOfEstonia
October 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This spring, we reopened mental health hotline with the Ukrainian National Psychological Association, offering support to people living in Ukraine and displaced across Europe.
In just five months, the hotline has supported more than 2,100 Ukrainians.
Funded by #ESTDEV #FromThePeopleOfEstonia
In just five months, the hotline has supported more than 2,100 Ukrainians.
Funded by #ESTDEV #FromThePeopleOfEstonia
💧🌱 We recently opened three hydroponic greenhouses in Armenia’s Tavush region — in Achajour, Sevkar, and Koghb. These greenhouses help address water scarcity and climate challenges while offering over 400 pupils hands-on environmental education.
October 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
💧🌱 We recently opened three hydroponic greenhouses in Armenia’s Tavush region — in Achajour, Sevkar, and Koghb. These greenhouses help address water scarcity and climate challenges while offering over 400 pupils hands-on environmental education.
Today marks 2 years since the Hamas attacks on Israel, followed by Israel’s assault on Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank.
Despite hopes for peace, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains dire: millions face hunger and displacement, hospitals lack supplies, and over 66,000 people have been killed.
Despite hopes for peace, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains dire: millions face hunger and displacement, hospitals lack supplies, and over 66,000 people have been killed.
Estonian Refugee Council
www.pagulasabi.ee
October 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Today marks 2 years since the Hamas attacks on Israel, followed by Israel’s assault on Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank.
Despite hopes for peace, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains dire: millions face hunger and displacement, hospitals lack supplies, and over 66,000 people have been killed.
Despite hopes for peace, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains dire: millions face hunger and displacement, hospitals lack supplies, and over 66,000 people have been killed.
We are pleased to announce that ERC is now officially in #Syria! 🇸🇾
Our local country office will strengthen our presence, expand our humanitarian response, and enable closer collaboration with local partners.
Our local country office will strengthen our presence, expand our humanitarian response, and enable closer collaboration with local partners.
September 25, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We are pleased to announce that ERC is now officially in #Syria! 🇸🇾
Our local country office will strengthen our presence, expand our humanitarian response, and enable closer collaboration with local partners.
Our local country office will strengthen our presence, expand our humanitarian response, and enable closer collaboration with local partners.
Despite heavy airstrikes and a dangerous, rapidly changing situation, we have been able to continue distributing food aid in the hospitals of Gaza City both yesterday and today.
September 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Despite heavy airstrikes and a dangerous, rapidly changing situation, we have been able to continue distributing food aid in the hospitals of Gaza City both yesterday and today.
What is life like in Gaza today?
One in three people in Gaza is facing catastrophic hunger, often going days without food. The rest are experiencing severe food shortages.
One in three people in Gaza is facing catastrophic hunger, often going days without food. The rest are experiencing severe food shortages.
September 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
What is life like in Gaza today?
One in three people in Gaza is facing catastrophic hunger, often going days without food. The rest are experiencing severe food shortages.
One in three people in Gaza is facing catastrophic hunger, often going days without food. The rest are experiencing severe food shortages.
Today's Israeli offensive is making the situation in Gaza city even more difficult and dangerous, but we're doing everything to continue distributing food aid. We have distributed 1,400 meals in Gaza hospitals in the first days of operation. Thank you to all the donors who have made this possible!
September 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Today's Israeli offensive is making the situation in Gaza city even more difficult and dangerous, but we're doing everything to continue distributing food aid. We have distributed 1,400 meals in Gaza hospitals in the first days of operation. Thank you to all the donors who have made this possible!
‼️ Estonian Refugee Council, with Gaza Soup Kitchen, is providing daily meals in Gaza hospitals for patients & healthcare workers.
Hospitals are overwhelmed, resources are scarce – your support helps people recover & sustains doctors & nurses saving lives.
Hospitals are overwhelmed, resources are scarce – your support helps people recover & sustains doctors & nurses saving lives.
September 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
‼️ Estonian Refugee Council, with Gaza Soup Kitchen, is providing daily meals in Gaza hospitals for patients & healthcare workers.
Hospitals are overwhelmed, resources are scarce – your support helps people recover & sustains doctors & nurses saving lives.
Hospitals are overwhelmed, resources are scarce – your support helps people recover & sustains doctors & nurses saving lives.
🌍 Thanks to #EU funding, we can give people from Nagorno-Karabakh a voice in decisions that affect their lives.
Cooperation agreements with local NGOs are now signed, and councils in Yerevan, Dilijan, Gyumri & Yeghegnadzor will soon open for membership.
Here’s to new beginnings! ✨
Cooperation agreements with local NGOs are now signed, and councils in Yerevan, Dilijan, Gyumri & Yeghegnadzor will soon open for membership.
Here’s to new beginnings! ✨
September 9, 2025 at 8:08 AM
🌍 Thanks to #EU funding, we can give people from Nagorno-Karabakh a voice in decisions that affect their lives.
Cooperation agreements with local NGOs are now signed, and councils in Yerevan, Dilijan, Gyumri & Yeghegnadzor will soon open for membership.
Here’s to new beginnings! ✨
Cooperation agreements with local NGOs are now signed, and councils in Yerevan, Dilijan, Gyumri & Yeghegnadzor will soon open for membership.
Here’s to new beginnings! ✨