Category: Development Cooperation

Mondo supports Ukrainian vocational education to meet the needs of the labor market changed by the war

June 29, 2026

Due to the full-scale war, the significantly changed Ukrainian labor market lacks people in several sectors necessary for the reconstruction of the country. Vocational education plays a key role here in ensuring modern and flexible retraining opportunities for those who can contribute to the labor market. Over the past two years, Mondo has supported the

How internally displaced women are being helped to cope with psychological challenges and improve their mental health

June 10, 2026

The war in Ukraine has had a profound impact on people, particularly those who have suffered and been forced to flee their homes. It has disrupted normal daily life and educational pathways, shattering family life and undermining mental health and a sense of stability. Research shows that during emergencies, people and adolescents who are aware

Mondo opens a research grant competition for journalists and influencers

June 8, 2026

Mondo has opened a new competition for journalists and influencers to cover topics related to development cooperation and humanitarian aid. A total of three research grants will be awarded, and they are primarily intended to cover travel expenses. The aim of the research grant competition is to enable journalists, influencers, or their teams to create

Support Ukraine with Mondo

December 1, 2025

Support Ukrainian students whose education has been disrupted by the war. Mondo provides educational and psychological support to children who remain in the occupied territories, helping them continue their education within the Ukrainian education system and prepare for admission to Ukrainian universities. You can donate On the “Ma armastan aidata” webpage, where donations made on

Mondo 2024: Taking adaptive action amid crises brought aid to tens of thousands

July 8, 2025

Last year brought several global challenges, however through agile action, even a small country like Estonia can provide impactful assistance to people in crisis. In 2024, the Estonian organisation Mondo delivered aid to ten countries, supporting both people displaced by war with essential humanitarian assistance and children from low-income families with access to education. “2024

George’s story: Love for technology lead to teaching

June 27, 2025

George Onyango is the go-to person when you’re having trouble with a device. As the electronic technology technician at Nakawa Vocational Training College, he’s the first one to step in. “People often claim that their computers or phones are faulty, but in reality, they just don’t know how to operate them. So instead of fixing,

Racheal’s story: changing the face of vocational education in Uganda

June 6, 2025

Through courage, skill, and persistence, Racheal Manake is changing the face of vocational education. She is a one of a kind motor vehicle instructor at Lugogo Vocational Training Institute in Uganda – in a field full of men, she’s one of the very few women and the only one in her department. “When I first

Estonian experiences support the development of VET education in Ukraine

June 2, 2025

Kristi Lillemägi Mondo’s Ukraine Project Manager The strength of vocational education in Ukraine is of utmost importance, as the war has significantly changed the labor market, making it essential to teach new and modern professions quickly and with high quality. Estonia’s experience in this field serves as a valuable guiding example. In mid-May, representatives from

Mondo launches collaboration with HK Unicorn Squad in Kenya

Kenya’s education system faces several challenges, including in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. One of the main issues is the lack of practical learning in schools, which results in STEM education being largely theoretical. This reduces young people’s interest in technology and engineering, as they do not see a clear connection between

The story of two sisters: entrepreneurship school helps women build businesses in Ukraine

May 8, 2025

“Since 2011, we had been helping our mother run the family lingerie business in our hometown of Yakymivka, Zaporizhzhia region. By 2018, we had already registered our own sole proprietorship and opened a second store. But with the full-scale war breaking out on February 24, 2022, our family had to leave home. That was also

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