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EVENTS THAT HAPPENED:
| EVENT | WHAT? | WHEN? | WHERE? |
| Participation in a panel at the discussion festival | Young people shared their experiences. | August 7 2026 | Paide |
| Training closed for childcare workers (Trainers: Enelis Linnas and Eve Voogla) | Trainers conduct training that focuses on a youth-centered approach and engagement. Young people share their experiences and needs with workers in the field. | June 15th – 16th 2026 | Tallinn |
| Workshop for young people and discussion evening for adults at school | Young people talk about bullying at school and its impact on young people. The evening will feature a discussion on the topics of youth risk behavior. | May 13 2026 | Tar |
| Workshop for young people and parenting school for adults at school | Young people talk about bullying at school and its impact on young people. The evening will feature a discussion on the topics of youth risk behavior. | May 4th and 6th 2026 | Tallinn |
| The University of Tartu's children and families research group joins the discussion on the suitability of the Estonian child welfare model | The discussion focused on the role of the model being created within the framework of the project "Creating a Conceptual Model of Estonian Child Well-Being and Developing its Indicators", which helps to better take into account child well-being. | April 8 2026 | Tartu |
| Participation in the preliminary meeting of the Youth Council of the Ministry of Education and Research | The young person participated as an expert in the Prevention of Youth Radicalization and the crisis of democracy and the deepening value gap on issues. | March 23 2026 | Tartu |
| Public discussion evening about mental health | A discussion in which Enelis Linnas participated and talked about various mental health topics. | February 16, 2026 | Kärdla Youth Center, Hiiumaa EVENT INVITATION |
| Intrepid Extravaganza – alternative multimedia festival | The young people introduced the NGO's activities and created a safe space. | February 7 2026 | Different Rooms Club, Tallinn EVENT |
| Training day for child rights ambassadors of the Child Protection Union | Evert and Lisett talked about the NGO's activities and plans. | December 14, 2025 | Tallinn READ ABOUT THE EVENT HERE |
| Virtual cross-sectoral brainstorming | Evert joined in thinking about what can be done to support young people who are out of education and the labor market. | December 12, 2025 | Education and Youth Board ONLINE |
| Probation Partner Day "Every change needs a companion"„ | The young man spoke about his experience and receiving support. | October 29, 2025 | Tallinn Instagram post |
| Probation Partnership Day „Noticing a Radicalizing Youth“ | The young man participated in the panel and shared his opinion. | October 22 2025 | Tartu Instagram post |
| Workshop for young people at school | The young people introduced the NGO's activities and talked about their experiences. | October 17 2025 | Tallinn |
| At school on youth project day presentation | The young man talked about studying for ninth grade at school, volunteering at an NGO, and working with youth. | October 7 2025 | Tallinn, Art Gymnasium Instagram post |
| Probationary Partnership Day “There is a story behind violence” | The young man spoke in a panel discussion about the reasons for his violent behavior and his needs. | October 8 2025 | Tury Instagram post |
| International conference for professionals working with youth | 3 young people shared their experiences and recommendations for professionals working with youth | September 18, 2025 | Tallinn Instagram post |
| „"Listen to me" on the Delfi podcast with Agne-Andra and Elisabeth | Two young people spoke about their childhoods amidst violence and addictions | September 2025 | SPOTIFY LINK |
| Providing input into the amendment to the Child Protection Act | Young people shared their thoughts with specialists from the Ministry of Social Affairs on how child protection work could be more child- and family-centered than it is now. | August 10 2025 | Tartu |
| Participation in the Barnahus Forum Tallinn. | Young advisor Matheus spoke on the panel about children's rights. | June 12-13 2025 | Tallinn. More information: HERE |
| ESTA Northern Region Theme Day „What does a young person say whose scream sounds like violence?“ participation. | The founder of the NGO, Enelis Linnas, gave a presentation together with the young advisors, Evert and Kelian. | June 10 2025 | Mustamäe State Gymnasium See more details HERE |
| “Participation in the conference “TOGETHER: Supporting children and youth in the vortex of change”. | 5 young people shared their experiences and conducted workshops. | June 4 2025 | Parnu Read more HERE. |
| Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) 10th Anniversary Conference | Young advisor, Evert Kiisk, gave a presentation on the topic “The Year That Changed My Life.” | May 30 2025 | Tallinn |
| Meeting with criminal guardians | Introducing the NGO's activities and 3 young advisors sharing their experiences | May 29 2025 | Paide |
| Webinar “When Pain Expresses Rebellion: "How do you understand and help a young person with risky behavior?"” | 5 young advisors shared their experiences in a panel discussion | May 15, 2025 | Child Welfare Association Read HERE |
| Expert Group on Children at Risk Seminar Day on Child Participation | iRestore and Restorative Justice “Creating services for youth with youth” making a presentation in English (Kelian and Evert) | May 14, 2025 | Tallinn |
| Training for healthcare professionals “Risk behavior and its effects on health” (Trainers: Enelis Linnas and Agne-Andra Aasmaa) | Enelis and Agne-Andra conducted a training session that focused on the causes of risky behavior and opportunities for young people to support themselves. | April 22, 2025 | Tartu University Hospital |
| Television appearance | Young people share their experiences and the content of the KUP program | April 3, 2025 | Channel 2's "Evening!" program Look HERE |
Training closed for childcare workers (Trainers: Enelis Linnas and Eve Voogla) | The trainers conducted training that focused on a youth-centered approach and inclusion. Young people shared their experiences and needs with industry professionals | March 12-13, 2025 | Tallinn |
| Good Citizen and President of the Republic Alar Karis recognized the civil society activists of the year | Rookie of the Year: MTÜ Sa Suudad Through the association, young people have been able to talk about their difficult experiences and their root causes, and give adults suggestions on how to be better present for young people. | February 5, 2025 | Toompea, Knights' Hall building Link to the Good Citizen website |
| Conference: “Restorative Justice and child-friendly approach: "shared responsibility"” | The young people made a presentation on the topic: “Young lives with many experiences” and conducted 4 workshops on the topic: “Restorative justice can also be done through play.” | December 9, 2024 | Facebook link to the event |
| Annual Conference of the Estonian Child Protection Association “Listen to me really!” | Youth experience: Can the helper be trusted? Kelian and Evert shared their experiences and recommendations for specialists. | November 20, 2024 | Link to the website of the Estonian Children's Protection Association |
| Child Protection Association podcast – in the studio in Enelis Linna | Enelis Linnas shared his experiences and ideas on the topics of inclusion, advocacy, and support for young people who engage in risky behavior. | November 19, 2024 | SPOTIFY LINK |
| The Estonian Child Welfare Association's podcast "Listen to the Child": Evert Kiisk and Kelian Järv in the studio | Evert and Kelian talked about their experiences and gave advice on how to spot and support a young person who is having a difficult time. | November 19, 2024 | SPOTIFY LINK |
| Panel discussion: Are adults failing to communicate with today's youth? | 8 young experts spoke on the panel about their experiences on the topics of mental health, identity, and relationships. | September 14, 2024 | HUNGRY, Tulika 9-11, Tallinn READ MORE! |
| Ministry of Social Affairs webinar “Security Signs” | Young people made a video about what they expect from child protection workers. | September 11, 2024 | Online WATCH THE VIDEO HERE! |
| Seminar organized by Tallinn Children's Home: SEARCH- YOUTH VOICE | Youth Council members participated in the panel “The next service will fix me” by sharing their experiences. | May 30, 2024 | Tallinn |
| RESTORATIVE LAW CONFERENCE: Just Times: Restorative Justice Responses in Dark Times | Young people opened up about their experiences with the social, educational, health, and legal systems and gave adults messages about what helps young people and what doesn't. | May 29-31, 2024 | Tallinn University |