Donations for Ukraine Have Dropped Sharply in Estonia — ERR
In Estonia, the amount of private donations in support of Ukraine has dropped significantly. Whereas millions of euros were previously raised to help Ukrainians, the annual total now amounts to only a few hundred thousand euros.
Aid collectors attribute this trend to war fatigue, a more challenging economic situation, and a decline in trust in nongovernmental organizations following the scandal surrounding the NGO Slava Ukraini. According to Pia Kallas, head of the Rescue Workers’ Union, several factors are influencing donation levels.
In particular, it has become more difficult for some Estonians to set aside money for charity due to their own financial difficulties. In addition, the protracted war is leading to fatigue and diminishing the sense that donations can quickly change the situation. Kallas noted that people may be losing faith that their help will contribute to a faster end to the war.
At the same time, the head of the Rescue Union emphasized that support for Ukraine may now be even more important than in previous years.
According to her, over the past year, the number of missile attacks on the civilian population has increased significantly. Strikes are occurring not only near the front lines but also in the western regions of Ukraine.
As a result, Ukrainian rescue services are facing a heavy workload and need additional support.
Mait Paltse, head of the National Defense Support Fund, noted that Estonians’ ability to support Ukraine has diminished, but their desire to help has not disappeared.
According to him, the level of support in Estonia remains quite high compared to many other European countries.
ERR reports on this.
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