Ida-Virumaa Puuetega Inimeste Koda

What Ida-Virumaa Puuetega Inimeste Koda does

Ida-Virumaa Puuetega Inimeste Koda (registry code 80069916) is an Estonian non-profit association (mittetulundusühing) headquartered at Kaare 7, Jõhvi, that has operated continuously since its founding on August 30, 1994 as the county-level umbrella organization for disability and chronic illness advocacy in Ida-Virumaa. The organization coordinates 23 member organizations spanning visual impairment, hearing impairment, mobility disability, mental health, diabetes, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and children's disability groups, and sits within the national network under the Eesti Puuetega Inimeste Koda. Its core service delivery is conducted through the Jõhvi Päevakeskus (Day Center), which has provided daily life support (Igapäevaelu toetamine) and supported living services (Toetatud elamine) since February 2005, serving more than 40 clients drawn from the municipalities of Jõhvi (22), Kohtla-Järve (13), Toila (3), Alutaguse (1), and Lüganuse (1).

The organization's service portfolio has expanded incrementally over its three-decade history, beginning with advocacy and coordination, adding a special-needs children's learning day center funded in 1999 (opened February 7, 2001), establishing a day center for adults with mental disabilities in 2004–2005, and launching the Jõhvi Toidupank (Food Bank) in autumn 2010. The entity is not a technology company: it has no proprietary software, no application, no API, and no documented integrations, and its distribution is conducted entirely through direct service delivery, member organization coordination, and contractual partnerships with local municipalities. Revenue is generated through five streams — project funding (European Social Fund, Estonian government programs, international donors), sponsorships and donations, training services, membership fees from the 23 member organizations, and day center service contracts — with services provided free of charge to end beneficiaries under municipal social welfare arrangements.

The go-to-market is community-led, relying on member organization coordination, direct municipal contracting, advocacy at national and local government levels, and donor relationships including the Eesti Puuetega Inimeste Fond, the Estonian-Dutch Sunflower Foundation, and food retailer Rimi. The customer base is concentrated among people with disabilities and chronic illnesses in Ida-Virumaa county, with secondary engagement from families and caregivers. Strategic partnerships include the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (Ida-Viru Töötukassa) for employment support training, and cross-border cooperation partners in Denmark, Sweden, and Latvia.

Name

Ida-Virumaa Puuetega Inimeste Koda

Legal name

Ida-Virumaa Puuetega Inimeste Koda

Website

https://erivajadus.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ida-Virumaa Puuetega Inimeste Koda is an Estonian non-profit umbrella organization founded in 1994 that coordinates 23 disability and chronic illness member groups in Ida-Virumaa county and operates a day center in Jõhvi serving over 40 clients with daily life support and supported living services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAFAF

Disability Rights & Accessibility Advocacy

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAAAJ

Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) and Emergency Livelihood Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Supported living services
• Disability advocacy
• Day center care
• Food bank assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Narva

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Project Funding: Funding from various projects including European Social Fund, government programs, and international donor organizations
2. Sponsorships and Donations: Financial support from sponsors and donors
3. Training Services: Revenue from organizing and conducting training programs
4. Membership Fees: Fees from member organizations
5. Day Center Services: Social welfare services provided at the day center including daily life support and supported living assistance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ida-Virumaa Puuetega Inimeste Koda is a non-profit umbrella organization that delivers social welfare services for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses in Ida-Virumaa county, Estonia. Its core offerings include supported living (Toetatud elamine), daily life support (Igapäevaelu toetamine), day center (Päevakeskus) services for over 40 clients, and the Jõhvi Food Bank (Jõhvi Toidupank). It also coordinates 23 member disability organizations and conducts advocacy, training, and rehabilitation camp activities.

Product overview

Ida-Virumaa Puuetega Inimeste Koda is a non-profit umbrella organization providing social services to people with disabilities and chronic illnesses in Ida-Virumaa county. The organization operates multiple service offerings including Toetatud elamine (Supported Living), Igapäevaelu toetamine (Daily Life Support), and the Jõhvi Toidupank (Food Bank). The core service delivery occurs through the Päevakeskus (Day Center) at Kaare 7, Jõhvi, which serves over 40 clients requiring special care services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toetatud elamine (Supported Living) Supported living services for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, providing assistance with daily life activities in Ida-Virumaa county.
• Igapäevaelu toetamine (Daily Life Support) Daily life support services for people with disabilities, helping them achieve independence and quality of life.
• Päevakeskus (Day Center) Day center services for people with disabilities offering daily life support and supported living services, serving over 40 clients from Jõhvi and Kohtla-Järve municipalities.
• Jõhvi Toidupank (Jõhvi Food Bank) Food bank initiative established in 2010 to provide food assistance to families in need in Ida-Virumaa region, in cooperation with Estonian Food Bank and local food retailers.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Eesti Puuetega Inimeste Koda (Estonian Disability Chamber)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational-level umbrella organization for disability organizations in Estonia. Ida-Virumaa PIK participates in the nationwide network of disability chambers and coordinates with the national organization on advocacy and policy matters.
• Jõhvi Vallavalitsus (Jõhvi Municipal Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipal government providing support for social services. The day center services are delivered in coordination with Jõhvi municipality, and supported living apartments are located in Jõhvi.
• MTÜ Virumaa Nõustamise- ja AktiviseerimiskeskusmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on gathering and sharing information related to employment for people with disabilities. Joint work on employment support initiatives.
• Ida-Viru Töötukassa (Ida-Viru Unemployment Insurance Fund)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose cooperation including organization of training and counseling for people with disabilities entering or returning to the labor market.
• Rimi Food JõhviminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood retailer that donates food products to the Jõhvi Food Bank five days per week, helping reduce food waste while supporting vulnerable families.
• Kohtla-Järve Linn (Kohtla-Järve City)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the major municipalities in Ida-Virumaa, providing support and collaboration for disability services and serving as a source of day center clients.
• International Partners (Denmark, Sweden, Latvia)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation partners with whom the organization has developed various projects and exchanged experiences over the years.
• Eesti Toidupank (Estonian Food Bank)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational food bank organization that Jõhvi Toidupank cooperates with, enabling broader food distribution network across Estonia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Eesti Puuetega Inimeste Koda: The national umbrella organization for disability organizations in Estonia. It is comparable as a higher-tier, advocacy-focused counterpart that Ida-Virumaa PIK explicitly coordinates with and feeds into, sharing the same chamber-based governance model.
• European Disability Forum: The pan-European umbrella organization representing people with disabilities. Comparable as a higher-tier advocacy network that frames the policy environment within which Estonian county disability chambers like Ida-Virumaa PIK operate.

Direct peers

• Tartu Puuetega Inimeste Koda: The Tartu county-level disability chamber. Functions as a directly comparable peer delivering advocacy, day services, and member coordination under the same national chamber network.
• Tallinna Puuetega Inimeste Koda: The Tallinn city-level disability chamber. It is a directly analogous county/city-level peer offering the same combination of advocacy, member coordination, and social services in a different Estonian region.
• Pärnu Puuetega Inimeste Koda: Another regional disability chamber operating under the same national framework. Directly comparable as a county-level peer providing advocacy and social services to people with disabilities.
• Harju Puuetega Inimeste Koda: Harju county disability chamber, another directly comparable peer in the same national network of regional disability chambers offering advocacy and member coordination.
• Narva Erivajadustega Perede Ühing ProSpero: An Ida-Virumaa-based NGO supporting families raising children with special needs. A directly comparable regional peer delivering social welfare and family support services to people with disabilities in the same Estonian region.

Emerging players

• Eesti Toidupank: The Estonian national food bank network. Directly comparable as the parent entity coordinating the Jõhvi Food Bank that Ida-Virumaa PIK operates, sharing a community food assistance mission.

Others

• Eesti Puuetega Inimeste Fond: National Estonian Disability Fund that has provided financial support to Ida-Virumaa PIK's projects. Comparable as a sector-focused funding/grant-making body in the same disability ecosystem.

Regional players

• MTÜ Virumaa Nõustamise- ja Aktiviseerimiskeskus: An Ida-Virumaa-based NGO collaborating with Ida-Virumaa PIK on employment support for people with disabilities. A regional peer working in the same county and population on adjacent disability-to-employment services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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