A new beginning for a teacher from Donetsk region
Estonian Refugee Council implements the Emergency Livelihoods Programme funded by the European Union. The aim of the programme is to provide access to…
“I Need Bees to Keep Living”: The story of a family from Bakhmut rebuilding their beekeeping business
After being forced to leave Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, Inna and Anatolii settled in Zaporizhzhia where they currently rent an apartment. At the same time,…
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…
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs supported the Estonian Refugee Councils work in four regions in 2025
With support from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Estonian Refugee Council helped people affected by crises and conflicts in Georgia, Ukraine and…
Ukrainian musician on a train to Kharkiv: thoughts on war, home, and safety
24 February 2026, marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. That is almost one and a half thousand days of fear, uncertainty, and…
A challenge for Ukraine – charity winter swimming
February marks four years since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, and this winter has been exceptionally difficult for Ukrainians due to intensified…
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…
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…