Kodukant Hiiumaa

What Kodukant Hiiumaa does

Kodukant Hiiumaa (legal name: Mittetulundusühing Ühendus Kodukant Hiiumaa) is a non-profit membership association (MTÜ) founded circa 2002 and headquartered at Vabrikuväljak 1, Kärdla, on Hiiumaa island, Estonia. It functions as the Hiiumaa-county arm of the Estonian Village Movement Kodukant (Eesti Külaliikumine Kodukant), serving village societies (külaseltsid), village community centers (külamajad), rural community leaders, and the Hiiu municipality. Its core activities include convening annual events such as the Hiiumaa Village Day (Küade päev) and the Hiiumaa Aasta küla (Village of the Year) competition, delivering community safety and crisis preparedness training in partnership with the Hiiu-Läänemaa Rescue Center and Police, running lifelong learning programs for elderly residents, and supporting organizational development for member village societies.

The organization has no proprietary technology product; its operational backbone consists of a WordPress-based website (www.kkh.ee), a Facebook page, email, and direct coordination through board members and village-society networks. Activities are delivered free of charge at village community centers across the island, with logistics supported by the office co-location with SA Tuuru (the Hiiu County Development Center). Revenue mechanics are grant-based: Kodukant Hiiumaa applies to and administers projects funded by KÜSK (Kodanikuühiskonna Sihtkapital), Siseministeerium's Kogukondliku Turvalisuse small-project program (up to 3,000 EUR per project), KOP (Kohaliku Omaalgatuse Programm), Hiiu Maavalitsus, LEADER programme funds, and Estonian state/ESF-backed adult education initiatives. It also served as the county coordinator for the EV100 community gift program. Governance is membership-based with a board led by chair Ester Tammis and board members Heli Üksik, Ilme Treisalt, and Ingrid Purge; no commercial shareholders, parent ownership, or investment vehicles are involved.

Name

Kodukant Hiiumaa

Legal name

Mittetulundusühing Ühendus Kodukant Hiiumaa

Website

https://kkh.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kodukant Hiiumaa is a non-profit membership association on Hiiumaa island, Estonia, and the local arm of the national Kodukant village movement. It supports village societies, community centers, and rural residents through training, events, crisis preparedness, and grant-funded community development projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kärdla

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant funding and project subsidies: Kodukant Hiiumaa operates as a non-profit association (MTÜ) funded primarily through competitive project grants. Key funders include: Kodanikuühiskonna Sihtkapital (KÜSK) for community development and organizational development projects; Siseministeerium (Ministry of Interior) through the Kogukondliku Turvalisuse Small Project Support Program (up to 3,000 EUR per project); the Kohaliku Omaalgatuse Programm (Local Initiative Programme); Hiiu Maavalitsus (Hiiu County Government); and European Social Fund / Estonian state programs for adult education initiatives. The organization also receives support from the Estonian Rescue Board for safety projects and from LEADER programme funds.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kodukant Hiiumaa is a non-profit association that supports Hiiumaa's rural and village communities through networking, advocacy, training, and community projects. Its core activities include organizing annual events such as the Hiiumaa Village Day and the Aasta küla (Village of the Year) competition, delivering community safety and crisis preparedness training in partnership with the Rescue Board and Police, running lifelong learning programs for seniors, and providing organizational development support and grant facilitation for village societies across the island.

Product overview

Kodukant Hiiumaa (Ühendus Kodukant Hiiumaa MTÜ) is a non-profit rural community development organization based on Hiiumaa island, Estonia. It is part of the Estonian Village Movement Kodukant. The organization does not offer commercial technology products or services; instead, it facilitates community development through programs such as village days (Külade päev), community safety initiatives, educational projects, crisis preparedness training, and cultural events. Their activities are funded through various government programs including KÜSK (Kodanikuühiskonna Sihtkapital), LEADER, and the Local Initiative Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hiiumaa Village Day (Hiiumaa Küla päev) Annual flagship event bringing together village societies from across Hiiumaa, including seminars, competitions, market stalls, cultural performances, and community forums. Targets village societies, rural community members, and partner organizations across the island.
• Hiiumaa Aasta küla (Village of the Year) Competition Annual competition recognizing exemplary village communities in Hiiumaa, with winners revealed at the county voluntary organization recognition event. Targets village societies and rural community groups across the island.
• Community Safety and Crisis Preparedness Training (Oska hoida kogukonda) Community safety and crisis preparedness training delivered in partnership with the Rescue Board, Police, and Voluntary Sea Rescue Society, including water safety training, the Hiiumaa Residents Protection meetings, and the annual County Safety Seminar. Targets village community leaders, residents, and rural communities.
• Vanus ei loe! Lifelong Learning Program (Elukestev õpe Hiiumaal) Lifelong learning lectures and training series for seniors covering digital literacy, social inclusion, and practical skills for crisis self-reliance. Targets elderly residents of Hiiumaa rural communities.
• Organizational Development Support for Village Societies (Hiiumaa küla de elujõud) Organizational development and capacity-building support for Hiiumaa village societies, helping them strengthen operations, access funding, and improve community service delivery. Targets village society boards and active community leaders.
• EV100 Community Gift Project Coordination (EV100 igas külas) Coordination of Estonia's EV100 community gift initiative on Hiiumaa, helping local villages apply for and implement community heritage, infrastructure, and celebration projects funded by the State Chancellery. Targets Hiiumaa village communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• The 'Hiiumaa külade elujõud muutuvas ajas' project provided organizational development support to multiple village societies across Hiiumaa, strengthening their operational capacity.
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Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, moderate and minor.

• Hiiu-Läänemaa Rescue Center (Päästeamet)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2024Kodukant Hiiumaa leads a community safety collaboration initiative with the Hiiu-Läänemaa Rescue Center, coordinating regular meetings between community representatives, the Rescue Board, and local government to improve rural crisis preparedness. Activities include the Hiiumaa Residents Protection meeting on 4 April 2024, water safety trainings, and joint community safety forums. The Rescue Center's regional director Hannes Aasma participates as a key speaker and collaborator in these initiatives.
• Estonian Village Movement Kodukant (Eesti Külaliikumine Kodukant)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2018Kodukant Hiiumaa is the local arm of the national Kodukant movement — the largest people's movement focused on rural development in Estonia. The national organization provides programmatic frameworks (e.g., EV100 gift project administration), training materials, networking events (Village Day, Leaders Summer University), and policy advocacy. Hiiumaa representatives participate in national forums and the movement's Supervisory Board. National Kodukant's board member Tanel Talve participates in Hiiumaa initiatives.
• Hiiu Municipality (Hiiumaa vald)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2017Kodukant Hiiumaa maintains a cooperation agreement (Koostöökokkulepe) with Hiiu municipality for joint community development initiatives. The municipality supports village day events (e.g., 14th Hiiumaa Village Day at Sõru), and municipal officials participate in general assemblies, forums, and the annual Aasta küla recognition event. Mayor Hergo Tasuja participates in community safety meetings.
• Estonian Government / State Chancellery (EV100 Programme)majorOthers · 20 March 2017The EV100 programme (Estonia's 100th anniversary celebration) was coordinated by the State Chancellery in partnership with Kodukant. Kodukant Hiiumaa served as the county coordinator for Hiiumaa, helping villages apply for community gift project grants (up to 5,000 EUR per project) from a 265,000 EUR national budget. The national organization administered the funding while Kodukant Hiiumaa facilitated local outreach and project coordination.
• Estonian Voluntary Activity Network (Vabatahtliku Tegevuse Võrgustik)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2016Kodukant Hiiumaa's board chair Ester Tammis signed the Estonian Voluntary Activity Network Cooperation Agreement on behalf of the organization in November 2016. This network connects 35 volunteer-incorporating organizations across Estonia and coordinates volunteer safety initiatives. Kodukant serves as the host organization for this network.
• Hiiu County Police (Politsei- ja Päästeamet)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2016Kodukant Hiiumaa co-organizes the annual County Safety Seminar with Hiiu County Police and Rescue Center, covering topics such as community safety, water safety, and volunteer rescue coordination. The Police participate in village day events and safety forums, providing information on community policing and emergency response.
• Leedri and Karala Village Societies (Saaremaa)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2016Kodukant Hiiumaa organized a study trip to Saaremaa on 15 October 2016 to visit Leedri village (Aasta küla 2013) and Karala village (Aasta küla 2015) to learn from their successful community development models. The trip facilitated exchange of best practices in community-run services, village society operations, and local cooperation between villagers and municipalities.
• KÜSK (Kodanikuühiskonna Sihtkapital / Civil Society Foundation)coreOthers · 12 September 2016KÜSK provides project funding to Kodukant Hiiumaa for organizational development and community capacity building. Key projects funded include 'Hiiumaa külade elujõud muutuvas ajas' (village vitality project) and the organization development initiative. KÜSK also funds the volunteer development network and civil society research programs that Kodukant Hiiumaa participates in.
• SA Tuuru (Hiiu County Development Center)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerKodukant Hiiumaa shares office space with SA Tuuru at Vabrikuväljak 1 in Kärdla. Tuuru is the Hiiu County Development Center that provides consultancy services to NGOs. The two organizations collaborate on community events, NGO training programs, and the Adult Learners Week (Täiskasvanud õppija nädal). Kodukant Hiiumaa uses Tuuru's facilities for community meetings and training sessions.
• Siseministeerium (Ministry of Interior)coreOthersThe Ministry of Interior funds Kodukant Hiiumaa's community safety projects through the Kogukondliku Turvalisuse (Community Safety) small project support program. The ministry also supports Kodukant's national programs through civil society funding mechanisms. Kodukant Hiiumaa participates in ministry-coordinated community safety initiatives.
• Hiiu County Government (Hiiu Maavalitsus)moderateOthersHiiu Maavalitsus co-funded the county safety forum in February 2016 and supports Kodukant Hiiumaa's community programming through KOV development funding. The County Governor participates in village day events and general assemblies.
• Hiiumaa Voluntary Sea Rescue Society (Hiiumaa Vabatahtlik Merepääste Selts)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hiiumaa Voluntary Sea Rescue Society co-organizes water safety training sessions with Kodukant Hiiumaa, including demonstrations at the annual Village Day events and dedicated water safety training programs. The society provides expert instructors and equipment demonstrations for community safety initiatives.
• Multiple Hiiumaa civil society organizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKodukant Hiiumaa collaborates with various local organizations including Hiiu Öko (Hiiumaa cultural heritage), Emmaste Põhikool, Hiiu Lastekaitse Ühing, and Naiskodukaitse Hiiumaa jaoskond. These organizations participate in Kodukant-organized events, recognition programs, and community initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SA Tuuru (Hiiu County Development Center): Hiiu County Development Center co-located with Kodukant Hiiumaa at Vabrikuväljak 1, providing NGO consultancy and adult learner programming on Hiiumaa. Operates the same rural civil society mandate within the same geography.
• Kodukant Läänemaa: Sister regional Kodukant branch covering Läänemaa; shares the village movement mission, EV100 community gift coordination, and local government cooperation model on an adjacent Estonian county.
• Kodukant Raplamaa: Sister regional Kodukant branch covering Raplamaa; operates under the same national movement framework with comparable village development, project funding, and lifelong learning programming.
• Eesti Külaliikumine Kodukant: National umbrella organization for the Estonian Village Movement; Kodukant Hiiumaa is one of its local county arms, sharing mission, programs, and governance representation on the national Nõukoda.
• Kodukant Saaremaa: Sister regional branch of the national Kodukant movement covering Saaremaa island; runs the same village society support, Aasta küla, and project funding programs and was used as a study-trip destination by Kodukant Hiiumaa.

Others

• Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE): UK national network for rural community development and village hall societies; comparable mission of supporting rural community organizations, providing training, and advocating for rural civil society — useful international analogue for the Kodukant movement model.
• Hiiu-Läänemaa LEADER tegevusgrupp: Local Action Group administering LEADER programme funds for Hiiumaa and Läänemaa; shares the same rural development grant-making ecosystem and overlapping village society beneficiaries as Kodukant Hiiumaa.
• Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC): Scottish national body supporting community-led development and community-led health in rural areas; mirrors Kodukant Hiiumaa's role as a coordinator, trainer, and grant intermediary for village-level organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UhendusKodukantHiiumaa/?locale=et_EE

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Profiles4 records

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