Estonian contributions to UNHCR
Estonia is a reliable partner to UNHCR and have contributed to the response in several refugee situations, such as Ukraine and the Rohingya situation. In 2023, Estonia provided UNHCR with a total of USD 150,400 in financial contributions, of which over USD 106,600 was unearmarked.
Facts about Estonia as a donor:
Estonia is a strong partner to UNHCR and has provided donations since 2008.
- In 2023, Estonia provided nearly USD 44,000 to the Sudan situation.
- In 2022, Estonia provided important funding to the situation in Afghanistan.
- At the Global Refugee Forum in 2023, Estonia pledged to develop the mental health and psychosocial support services available to refugees in Estonia.
- At the Global Refugee Forum in 2019, Estonia pledged to increase its support to UNHCR on digital identification.
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Read more about the impact of Estonia’s contributions
Through computerisation, UNHCR helps increase access to health services along the contact line in eastern Ukraine
Thanks to funding from Estonia, UNHCR delivers laptops to health centres.
UNHCR strengthens efforts on digital identity for refugees with Estonian support
In a successful implementation of its pledge at the Global Refugee Forum, Estonia has provided an expert on digital identity to further UNHCR’s efforts in digital transformation.
Nordic and Baltic countries pledge important support for refugee education
From the Global Refugee Forum: Learn more about some of the Nordic and Baltic commitments aimed at enabling more refugees to go to school.