Category: Uudised_en

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

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

08.05.25

“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

Supporting vocational education in Uganda helps reduce inequality

23.04.25

“The very first word for me is “resilience”. I’ve met a number of students that come from backgrounds that are not so stable. You find them coming from backgrounds that are maybe single parent related or maybe they are totally orphaned. But they manage to succeed nonetheless,” says Joseph Kidega (pictured) about his students. Joseph

New mural in Narva inspires bold solutions to the climate crisis

21.04.25

At the beginning of April, the cityscape of Narva gained a powerful new piece of street art that is both visually beautiful and carries a deep message on climate change and global justice. Why and how did this artwork appear at Madise 13b? Egle Küngas, head of Mondo’s environmental program, explains. Street art is an

Environmental Justice Conference raises questions of Estonia’s role in the climate crisis

08.04.25

The first international environmental justice conference in the Baltics organised by Mondo and Environmental Law Center will take place this Thursday. The event offers an opportunity to discuss what role Estonia, now among the wealthier countries, takes globally to support people in lower-income countries who are already suffering from environmental and climate crises. Related events

Reducing the digital gap: Mondo’s digital competencies program

29.03.25

Julia Gerda Sokk Mondo digivõimekuse programmi juht Which challenge feels harder today – spending 24 hours without clean tap water or without the internet? This was the choice presented last year in the Estonian Women’s Voluntary Defence Organisation’s (Naiskodukaitse) crisis preparedness month challenge. At a time when 66% of the world’s population uses the internet

NGO Mondo is seeking a communication specialist in Ukraine

16.01.25

Mondo is looking for a passionate and creative communication specialist to join our team part-time/full-time. In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues in Estonia and Ukraine to raise awareness about Mondo’s activities and impact in Ukraine. Job location: Ukraine, Kyiv Tasks: plan and execute communication activities to promote Mondo’s initiatives in Ukraine; write and

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