Mother's Day at the Ukrainian Center in Pärnu: Warmth, Inspiration, and Joy
Today, the Ukrainian Center in Pärnu hosted a heartfelt celebration dedicated to Mother’s Day. The event became a true source of warmth, inspiration, and joy for our entire Ukrainian community!
The highlight of the day was a very special guest — author, writer, and wonderful mother with a big heart, Marko Teren. Her sincere words and warm presence filled the event with genuine love and encouragement. Meeting her was a true gift to everyone present.
Even the weather supported us — the sun was shining brightly, setting the perfect mood for a cheerful and inspiring gathering!
We would like to express our deep gratitude to all the mothers who joined us. Your care, strength, and love are the foundation of our Ukrainian community in Pärnu. You are an endless source of inspiration for your children and for all of us!
Children explored their dreams through drawing, shared their ideas, and listened to beloved Ukrainian fairy tales and stories. They talked about their superpowers, engaged in creative activities, and received wonderful prizes for their participation. It was a magical experience for everyone involved.
We are especially happy to announce that Marko Teren will now have her own dedicated author’s corner at our Center — a space where her voice will continue to inspire us.
📸 Check out the photo gallery from the event here: Gallery
Together, we continue to build a warm, family-like atmosphere filled with connection, creativity, and love.
We look forward to seeing you again soon! 💖🌷
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The project is implemented within the framework of the GrassRoots programme (VEICAM / "Together towards solutions") and is co-funded by the European Union.
The aim of the project is to support Ukrainian women and families in Estonia, raise awareness of their rights and available services, and prevent gender-based violence.
The project will include a range of activities such as information campaigns, training programmes, and psychosocial support.
**The total amount of funding awarded to the project is EUR 60,000. ** Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
13.02.2026MTÜ Ukraina Keskus has been selected to participate in the international RIZA project.
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08.12.2025Ukrainian Center selected as one of five Estonian organisations for the international MARIO 2025 project
Read moreLast year, MTÜ Ukraina Keskus was selected as one of five organisations in Estonia working with national minorities to participate in the international MARIO 2025 project. This is a great honour for us, as we are the youngest organisation among all 30 participants from six European countries included in the MARIO 2025 programme. 🇺🇦 Over four days in Brussels, during the MARIO Brussels Exchange & Advocacy Meetings 2025, we represented the Ukrainian community of Estonia at meetings with representatives of key European institutions. 👩💻 Together with colleagues from six countries, we met, learned, and exchanged experiences with representatives of the European Commission, the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, and leading human rights initiatives. It was a great honour to meet and listen to such influential speakers as: 🔹 Pascale Biver – Task Manager, EACEA (European Education and Culture Executive Agency), an executive agency of the European Commission managing EU grant programmes in the fields of education, culture, youth, media, and civil society (including Erasmus+, Creative Europe, and CERV); 🔹 Tanja Florath – Policy Officer, DG JUST, coordinating EU anti-racism policy; 🔹 Jelena Jovanovic – Coordinator of the Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup of the European Parliament, shaping the political agenda on equality; 🔹 Neil Clarke – Head of Legal Programmes and EU Advocacy (MRG), who delivered a powerful training on advocacy strategies for minority rights; 🔹 Lucia Demeny – European Women's Lobby, who spoke about the role of women leaders in building an inclusive society. This exchange in Brussels was an invaluable experience — offering networking opportunities and knowledge exchange with leaders and communities shaping modern Europe: equal, diverse, and united in solidarity 🤝🇪🇺. We sincerely thank MRGgroup for the opportunity and the excellent organisation of all events! 🙌
