We are excited to welcome Reesi Lepa, our new programme manager for Innovation and Economic Development to #TeamESTDEV! 🙌 Reesi has a background in developing #startup and #innovation ecosystems in Estonia, Europe and beyond, bringing valuable expertise into expanding #ESTDEVs innovation and economic development programme. 📈🌍 We are very happy to have you on board and look forward to the ideas and energy you will bring to the team. Welcome! 👏 #FromThePeopleOfEstonia

We are excited to welcome Gertha Teidla-Kunitsõn, our new programme manager for Education to #TeamESTDEV! 🙌 With a background in educational research and digital learning, Gertha brings valuable academic and professional experience to ESTDEV. 🌍 We are very happy to have you on board and look forward to the ideas and energy you will bring to the team. Welcome! 👏 #FromThePeopleOfEstonia

Today we celebrate 5 years of #ESTDEV! 🌍🎉 Over the 5 years, ESTDEV has: ✅ implemented 300 projects in Europe and Africa ✅ passed the European Commission Pillar Assessment to directly manage EU funds ✅ been at the forefront of #RebuildingUkraine: by opening a kindergarten in Ovruch already in 2023, delivering 5 family-type small group homes, renovating apartment building for IDPs, etc. ✅ opened project management office in Kenya to support human-centric digital transformation ✅ and secured over 30 million euros in foreign funding 🙏 Thank you to everyone in #teamESTDEV who has been part of this journey. Together we have demonstrated that even a small country can have a meaningful global impact. 🌐 #FromThePeopleOfEstonia

#ESTDEV on the ground: our representatives in Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Kenya 🇰🇪 Last year, we strengthened our presence in partner countries by welcoming @toomastirs and Olga Bogdanova to #TeamESTDEV as our representatives in Ukraine and Kenya respectively. 🤝🌍 Our representatives work closely with local partners and international donors, ensuring Estonia’s development cooperation priorities are translated into real, lasting impact on the ground. 🙌 #FromThePeopleOfEstonia #2025inreview

#ESTDEV earned European Commission accreditation to manage and implement EU funds 🇪🇺 💼Last year, #ESTDEV successfully passed the #PillarAssessment and became a trusted implementing partner eligible to lead #EU-funded international cooperation initiatives. 🌍This was a significant milestone for ESTDEV and Estonia’s role in international development. A big thank you to #TeamESTDEV for your commitment and great work! 👏 #FromThePeopleOfEstonia #2025inreview

🇪🇪📈 After two impactful years as #ESTDEV’s Executive Director, @KlenJaarats will take on a new role at the @MFAestonia . He will lead work on EU general affairs and contribute to preparations for the upcoming long-term EU budget negotiations.🇪🇺 🙏 Thank you, Klen, for your leadership! #TeamESTDEV wishes you success in your new role! More: estdev.ee/en/articles/estdev… #FromThePeopleOfEstonia

🇪🇪✨ TeamESTDEV is in Kenya! Led by ESTDEV’s Executive Director @KlenJaarats , the delegation started a week-long visit to Kenya to meet with our local and international partners, gather insights for upcoming initiatives, and join a range of events across the fields of education, digital transformation and innovation. @haridusmin @MTYMondo @koodjohvi @EmbuUniversity @Latitude59 #FromThePeopleOfEstonia

Estonia’s former Minister of Economic Affairs, @TiitRiisalo, joins Ukraine’s Reconstruction Agency's Advisory board. The board provides strategic support for managing Ukraine’s reconstruction, validating international projects, and coordinating with donors 🏗️ As former head of #ESTDEV, he helped shape Estonia’s support for Ukraine. Today, he met with #teamESTDEV for an update on 🇪🇪🇺🇦 cooperation. 👉More: estdev.ee/en/articles/estoni… @RestoreUA @DreamUaDigital @MFAestonia @MargusGering @KlenJaarats @SaarIsop #RebuildUkraine #FromThePeopleOfEstonia

In 2024, #TeamESTDEV shared our work, projects, and mission through over 110 media mentions worldwide! From national TV interviews to articles, we showcased Estonia’s values in cyber diplomacy, housing for displaced Ukrainians, and sustainable development. Here’s to sharing more of Estonia’s expertise! 🌍🇪🇪 #2024inreview

We’re thrilled to announce that our Ovruch kindergarten project, Rebuilding Future and Hope, is now part of the European Council’s 2025 flagship project list! 🎉 This #ESTDEV initiative strengthens early childhood education in the Zhytomyr Region, including a newly built kindergarten in Ovruch. 🌱 @KlenJaarats: "It provides visibility and opens doors for new partnerships." A proud moment in 2024 for #TeamEstonia, #TeamESTDEV, and our support for Ukraine.

#TeamESTDEV has started our visit to #Ukraine with the first round of meetings! 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇪 Today, the team met with representatives of the Secretariat of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights and discussed joint cooperation projects. #FromThePeopleOfEstonia

Meet team @ESTDEVestonia, #TeamEstonia and the Ministry of Foreign affairs Estonia respresented by our deputy minister @MariinRatnik and Ambassador @schaerdaniel at Strathmore today! #TeamEurope #TeamEstdev

If you are at the #ConnectedAfricaSummit2024 please join the DTC session currently happening at Break Out room 6 @ESTDEVestonia well represented on the panel by my well able colleague Christopher Waweru! #TeamEuropeInitiative #TeamEurope #TeamEstdev #TeamEurope

If you are at the #ConnectedAfricaSummit2024 please join the DTC session currently happening at Break Out room 6 @ESTDEVestonia well represented on the panel by my weel able colleague Christopher Waweru! #TeamEuropeInitiative #TeamEurope #TeamEstdev #TeamEurope

#TeamESTDEV is excited to participate in the #ConnectedAfricaSummit2024 in Nairobi 🇰🇪 with our partners from Smart Africa, D4D Hub and Kenya ICT Authorities! #FromThePeopleOfEstonia

Team @ESTDEVestonia Kenya! #DreamTeam #TeamEuropeInitiative #TeamEstdev #TeamEurope #ConnectedSummitAfrica2024

🇺🇦🤝🇪🇪 #TeamESTDEV is in Ukraine! ESTDEV’s @klenjaarats will participate in the conference "Third Recovery Forum of Zhytomyr Region" and take part in an education panel. #ESTDEVinUkraine #FromThePeopleOfEstonia

Today marks the first day of our new executive director, @KlenJaarats. Welcome to #TeamESTDEV, Klen! 🙌🎉 Read more👉 estdev.ee/estdev-en/klen-jaa… #FromThePeopleOfEstonia #developmentcooperation

🎉#ESTDEV is hiring a Project Manager! Ootame oma tiimiga liituma hands-on ja can-do ellusuhtumisega, heatujulist, kohusetundlikku ning kogenud projektijuhti 📍Tähtaeg: 22. jaanuar 2024 👉Vaata täpsemalt: estdev.ee/events/eu-idanaabr… #teamestdev #nowhiring #recruitment

🤩 And so 2023 has come to an end - thank you to everyone who helped #TeamESTDEV this year with their advice and support! 🙌 We look forward to seeing you with new accomplishments and challenges in 2024! Have a happy end of the old year and start of the new! 🎉✨ #2023inreview