Everyone arriving in Estonia can now use the roadmap to adaptation – a tool offering government guidelines and practical advice on various aspects related to settling into life in Estonia. The newly developed roadmap is available free of charge on the Integration Foundation's website.
The roadmap to adaptation consists of 17 chapters that guide the information seeker step by step from one topic to another. The roadmap is available in the most commonly needed languages for adaptation – Estonian, English, and Russian.
‘Estonia is also home to thousands of people who have moved here from all over the world. When they arrive, the new residents face many issues, such as how to learn Estonian, find a place to live, or access medical care. The clearer the information is to the newcomers, the faster they can become independent and a part of our society. The new roadmap will provide information conveniently from one place and at any time,’ explained Dmitri Moskovtsev, Head of the Integration Foundation.
The roadmap to adaptation gives an overview of Estonian legislation, the general arrangement of everyday life, education and language learning opportunities, and a lot of other topics that help get started in a new country.
‘We put the roadmap together in cooperation with different institutions based on the expectations and needs of newcomers. Now, with just a few clicks on their phone or computer, newcomers can find comprehensive information on how the country works, as well as detailed guidance on the most important topics, such as registration of residence or finding a job. The same roadmap is also a good tool for everyone who the new resident is expected to contact – a simple recommendation to use the roadmap’, said Britta Saks, Head of Adaptation at the Integration Foundation.
The Integration Foundation has developed the roadmap to adaptation with the co-funding of the European Union. The roadmap is available on the website of the foundation, at https://www.integratsioon.ee/en/roadmap-adaptation.
The Integration Foundation supports integration in Estonia through a wide range of activities. These include supporting the adaptation of people who have been living in Estonia for less than five years. To this end, the foundation offers Estonian language courses, adaptation training, and other activities, such as field trips and community events, with both state and European Union funding.
