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Avatud Eesti Fond

SA Avatud Eesti Fond

Tallinn, Estonia

Democracy & Civil societyHuman rightsGender equalityDisability
Grant-making foundationNational reach
Profile last updated: March 27, 2026

About

Avatud Eesti Fond is a grant-making foundation based in Tallinn, Estonia working on democracy & civil society, human rights, gender equality +6 more.

Avatud Eesti Fond (Open Estonia Foundation) is an Estonian foundation that operates the Active Citizens Fund in Estonia, a programme funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway under the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021. Working with the Network of Estonian Non-profit Organisations (Vabaühenduste Liit), it runs open calls for proposals and capacity-building measures that channel more than 6 million euros to Estonian civil society organisations. Supported projects cover democratic participation, active citizenship, human rights, equal treatment, gender equality, disability inclusion, youth, climate and environmental advocacy, and the empowerment of vulnerable groups. The foundation is based in Tallinn.

Location

Tallinn, Estonia

Organisation type

Grant-making foundation

Legal form

SA

Legal name

SA Avatud Eesti Fond

Registration

90000334

Focus areas

civil societyactive citizenshipgrant-makingEEA GrantsActive Citizens Fund

Languages

ETENRU

Causes & programmes

Causes

Democracy & Civil societyHuman rightsGender equalityDisabilityEnvironment & ClimateMental healthJustice & Legal aidEducationLGBTQ+

Works for

Women & GirlsPeople with disabilitiesLGBTQ+ peopleYouthVictims of violenceCommunities

How they work

Grant-makingCapacity buildingAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & education

Countries of operation

Estonia

Funding & support

Funded by

Grants

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Vabaühenduste Liit, Norwegian Helsinki Committee, Islandi Inimõiguste Keskus

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