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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

Mondo Academy | How Georgia’s civil society is fighting for its European future

14.01.25

Mondo Academy Mondo Academy | From Europe to Moscow? How Georgia’s civil society is fighting for its European future 23 January 2025 At Mondo, Telliskivi 60a/5 18.30-20.00 The free event will take place in Mondo and in English. Please let us know if you will attend the event here: https://forms.gle/7U5eHsHc21euM3aW9 Event at Facebook For almost

Overview of Mondo’s activities in 2024

20.12.24

Mondo sends out an overview of it’s activities every two months. The first newsletter is extensive, as it looks back on nearly the entire current year. The newsletter is in Estonian. Subscribe to the newsletter. IN FOCUS Mondo offers mental health diagnostics and psychological as well as psychiatric counseling for Ukrainians in Ukraine and Estonia.

A letter of solidarity to the civil society of Georgia

19.12.24

To our friends, allies, partners, and colleagues in Georgia, As representatives of Estonian civil society organizations, we send you our heartfelt support in these challenging times. Sharing a history and facing a common neighbor whose influence has long threatened democratic principles, we stand with you as you uphold the values of freedom and justice. We

Mondo supports 2729 Ukrainians with winterization aid

19.11.24

The 1,000th day of Ukraine’s full-scale war has arrived amidst intense shelling, constant air raids, and daily power outages. “Exhausted” is a word Ukrainians are using these days. The arrival of the first snow in Estonia is a reminder that the winter cold is not far off. Subzero temperatures, dampness in old and war-damaged buildings,

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