Now, more than ever, your support is crucial. The United States, once the world’s leading humanitarian donor, has cut 90% of its foreign assistance. On February 27, the U.S. unilaterally terminated 10,000 contracts and grants, including lifesaving programs that had previously received waivers.
Despite these cuts, the Estonian Refugee Council remains committed to assisting vulnerable individuals in conflict-affected areas of Ukraine. With support from donors such as the European Union, United Nations, the Estonian government, and public donations, we continue providing aid, including transit centers for evacuees. However, the drastic funding reductions have forced us to scale down operations, severely impacting displaced communities whose survival depends on humanitarian assistance.
To help bridge this gap, EERO Canada has partnered with the Estonian American Fund and the Estonian Relief Committee, USA to raise funds for the Estonian Refugee Council’s MindSpring therapy sessions. These sessions provide vital mental health support for Ukrainian refugees in Estonia suffering from the trauma of war. If our fundraising goal is met, additional funds will be used to support refugees near frontline areas with critical necessities.
The Estonian Refugee Council supports both the Ukrainian refugees in Estonia and those displaced within Ukraine.
According to a recent UNHCR report, 75% of refugees require psychosocial therapy to heal from the traumas of war. You can help support the mental health of Ukrainian refugees in Estonia by donating to the Estonian Refugee Council’s MindSpring programs. These programs offer crucial psychological support for individuals coping with trauma, stress, loss, and the challenges of adjusting to new communities in Estonia.
Our goal is to fund five MindSpring group sessions, benefiting 50 individuals at a cost of $25,575 CAD / $18,000 USD (€17,250 EUR).
Canada
To contribute, please donate through EERO Canada. If you are in the United States, donations can be made to the Estonian American Fund or the Estonian Relief Committee, USA.
EERO Canada eerocanada.com
EERO Canada, e-transfer: eerolaekur@gmail.com
Or cheques payable to:
EERO Canada
17 Tufton Cres., Toronto,
ON M4A 2E2
USA
Estonian American Fund
or cheques payable to:
Estonian American Fund
P.O. Box 2464
Rockville, MD 20852-9998
Estonian Relief Committee, USA
or cheques payable to:
Estonian Relief Committee Inc.,
243 East 34th Street, New York,
NY 10016
Should donations exceed $25,575 CAD / $18,000 USD, any additional funds will be directed to support those in urgent need near the front lines. These donations will help provide essential supplies such as food, medicine, and hygiene products. Through this campaign, we aim to assist 300 individuals financially, enabling them to access these necessities. To achieve this, we need $123,000 CAD / $86,400 USD (€82,800 EUR).
Your support can bring hope to those enduring the hardships of war.
Kristin Västra, Eesti Pagulasabi annetuste spetsialist
