The President Kaljulaid Foundation’s initiative against intimate partner violence is rapidly gaining momentum!
The Foundation’s primary focus is on harnessing the untapped potential of employers and the private sector in Estonia. With over 700,000 people employed in Estonia, many of whom may either be perpetrators or victims of intimate partner violence, there is a significant opportunity for employers to play a crucial role in prevention, detection, and support. Unfortunately, this potential is not yet fully realized in Estonia. However, there are successful international examples that can be adapted and implemented locally—this is the current focus of the Foundation.
Recently, Helina Loor joined the Foundation as the initiative’s learning designer. In this role, she contributes to the development of the journey and materials for employers who join the initiative. Helina brings nearly 20 years of experience in people development, having worked with the Women’s Support Center service of the Social Insurance Board’s Victim Support unit and as a training partner in victim assistance. She is the creator of the latest e-courses for victim support, covering topics such as resolving cases of intimate partner violence, victim support services, and restorative justice.
Helina has exceptional organizational and project management skills and is an active volunteer. Over the past 20 years, she has organized numerous international and domestic projects, events, and training sessions. Her notable achievements include serving as the main organizer of the 2008 European Debating Championships in Tallinn, project manager for the NO99 Põhuteater project in 2011, a key member of the organizing team for the European Film Awards Gala in Tallinn in 2010, and the chief organizer of the final gala of the European Debating Championships in Tallinn in 2017. Additionally, Helina has built and led the social training company SpeakSmart, through which nearly 2,500 people annually have enhanced their professional argumentation skills.
She is a member of the Estonian Debate Society, the Estonian Andragogists’ Union, and the Union of Training Companies.