Category: Development Cooperation

Mondo experiences from Africa: a successful digital leap in education requires resourcefulness and adaptability

19.10.26

What happens when electricity and internet connection fail during digital training, or when teachers and students get to assemble a robot with their own hands for the very first time? Estonia’s digital experience in education is not easy to replicate in other countries, but the impact of even the first steps is tremendous for communities

Mondo’s new board member: Meelike Terasmaa

18.09.26

This autumn, Meelike Terasmaa joined Mondo’s board. The Mondo board remains composed of two members, with Meelike leading the organisation’s operations and development and Triinu Ossinovski continuing as the Director of Programmes and Strategy. Meelike has been at Mondo in the roles of intern, project manager, Africa team lead, as well as HR and development

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

29.06.26

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

10.06.26

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

08.06.26

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

01.12.25

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

08.07.25

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

27.06.25

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

06.06.25

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

02.06.25

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

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