On September 28 Vabamu will open a new exhibition about the role and contribution of Estonian civil society in helping Ukraine.

On 24 February 2022, the Russian army invaded Ukraine. Russia’s invasion shattered many preconceived notions, creating cracks in the world order based on diplomacy and international treaties.

Estonia has been supporting Ukraine since the Russian invasion of 2022. In addition to the aid provided by the Estonian state, local civil society has also played a significant role. Estonian people have supported Ukraine immensely – through demonstrations, donations, volunteer work and more. By helping Ukraine, Estonian civil society itself has also changed. But the war is not over and the stakes are high. Not only are Ukrainians fighting for their own freedom, but they are also fighting for an entire world order based on human rights and democracy. Ukraine continues to need help from all of us.

The exhibition is prepared in cooperation with several NGOs, and its creation is supported by the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of the Interior.