EFC's 50th Annual Meeting of Members

EFC Board of Directors 2025/26. Photo by Tory Hutchings

On May 7th EFC's Annual Meeting of Members, held both in-person and virtually, brought together EFC members, supporters and community organization representatives from across Canada. The EFC Board of Directors presented the results of EFC's work in 2024, introduced future plans and saluted our donors.

Video by Ruudi Productions

EFC is proud to be a pillar of such a vibrant and strong community! Aitäh ESK liikmetele, annetajatele, vabatahtlikele ja kõigile teistele! Koos ehitame me ühist tulevikku!

EFC's New Logo

Have you seen EFC's new logo? The new visual pays tribute to our roots, focuses on growth and reminds us that EFC has been part of the community for more than 50 years.

Congratulations to Graduates

On May 10th, EFC's president Eva Varangu attended the graduation ceremony of Toronto Estonian Kindergarten. She congratulated the 9 graduates and thanked the volunteers, teachers and families who keep the Kindergarten going.

With EFC as a long-term major funder, Toronto Estonian Kindergarten is truly building our shared future.

Hamilton Estonian School and Toronto Estonian Supplementary Schools also celebrated the end of the academic year. Five students of Estonian Schools received EFC's Estonian Language Studies Awards - a recognition of their dedication to learn the Estonian language.

Palju õnne kõigile lõpetajatele ja kaunist suve!

Your donations help EFC to continue supporting the children and youth of our community! Iga annetus loeb!

Meet EFC Scholarship Recipients

Natalie Jenkins is working towards her Master's degree in Digital Policy at University College Dublin.

She has been involved in the Estonian community since her childhood. Natalie is now a journalist at Eesti Elu, and she is giving back to the community by teaching journalism workshops at Estonian schools and summer camps. 

On being Estonian: "we refuse to be defined by our oppressors and are survivors in the face of hostility."

Ingmar Kiviloo is studying Music Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music. He is passionate about introducing Estonian music globally, and he has received numerous awards for his performances. Ingmar has performed to audiences worldwide, including to the Estonian communities in Canada, the US and Australia.

"Each one of us is responsible for ensuring that the Estonian traditions and culture thrive."

The deadline to submit your scholarship application for 2025 is June 1st! See more info on EFC website.

EFC office at Tartu College:

3 Madison Avenue, Unit G2 Toronto, Ontario M5R 2S2

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