Avatud Ühiskond MTÜ

What Avatud Ühiskond MTÜ does

Avatud Ühiskond MTÜ is an Estonian non-profit association (mittetulundusühing) founded in 2017 and headquartered in Estonia, focused on youth work, international cooperation, and non-formal education. Its core activity is coordinating EU Erasmus+ programme projects, having managed a stated project budget volume of approximately 4,000,000 EUR and over 100 youth exchanges, learning mobilities, and strategic partnerships between 2017 and 2021 across at least 18 European countries. The organization serves young people aged 13-30 (including those with fewer opportunities such as unemployed, economically disadvantaged, rural, and minority youth), youth workers and educators, and public, private, and third-sector organizational clients.

The service portfolio spans four product layers: (1) core Erasmus+ project coordination and youth exchanges; (2) learning mobility and training courses for youth workers; (3) a domestic training catalog delivered in Estonian, English, and Russian covering digital competence (Digipädevus), English language levels A2-B2, and personal development topics; and (4) knowledge products including the Poliitikastaap policy blog and an SDG-themed web game localized in four languages. The underlying methodology is non-formal education — experiential learning, drama techniques, creative brainstorming, and discussion-based facilitation — not a technology platform.

The business model is grant- and public-funding-led. Primary revenue derives from co-funded Erasmus+ programme grants administered by the European Commission, supplemented by training service revenue from Estonian national training orders and Töötukassa (Unemployment Insurance Fund) training cards via registered training partner status. Youth exchange participants typically pay a 40 EUR participation fee, while travel, accommodation, food, and activity costs are fully covered by Erasmus+ distance-band limits. Go-to-market is event-driven: open calls and selection processes managed by board members, with delivery executed through a network of European partner organizations and domestic public-sector partnerships with the Education and Youth Authority (Haridus- ja Noorteamet) and Töötukassa.

Name

Avatud Ühiskond MTÜ

Legal name

Avatud Ühiskond MTÜ

Website

https://uhiskond.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Estonian non-profit association coordinating EU Erasmus+ youth exchanges, learning mobility, and strategic partnerships across Europe, with a domestic training catalog for youth workers, job seekers, and public, private, and third-sector clients delivered in Estonian, English, and Russian.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-formal education and youth training services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Provider Networks, Consortia & Membership Organizations (EDAIAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Systems & Skills Technical Assistance (BPADAEAI)

Keywords

• Youth mobility programs
• Non-formal education
• Erasmus+ project management
• Adult continuing education
• Youth worker training

Headquarters

HQ city

Rapla

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Erasmus+ Project Funding: The organization generates revenue primarily through EU Erasmus+ programme grants for international youth exchanges, learning mobility, and strategic partnerships. Projects are co-funded by the European Commission.
2. Training Services: Training center provides public and customized training courses for public, private, and third sector clients in Estonian, English, and Russian languages through national training orders and unemployment insurance fund training cards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Avatud Ühiskond MTÜ is an Estonian non-profit association that coordinates international youth exchanges, learning mobility programs, and strategic partnerships under the EU Erasmus+ programme. It also operates a training center delivering customized non-formal education courses in Estonian, English, and Russian languages for public, private, and third sector clients. Core outputs include international youth projects (noortevahetused), youth worker training courses (õpiränne), and organizational capacity-building training.

Product overview

Avatud Ühiskond MTÜ operates as a non-profit educational organization offering a coordinated portfolio of youth development and training services. The core offerings center on Erasmus+ program management, including international youth exchanges (noortevahetused) for young people aged 13-30 and learning mobility programs (õpiränne) for youth workers and professionals. The organization delivers training courses across multiple modules: digital competence (digipädevus), language learning (English A2-B2), and personal development. Additionally, the organization publishes policy analysis through its Poliitikastaap blog and maintains an educational sustainability web game (SDG Game) available in four languages. Training services are offered to public, private, and third sector clients in Estonian, English, and Russian.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Exchanges (Noortevahetused) International youth exchange programs for young people aged 13-30 from different European countries, featuring non-formal learning activities including workshops, group work, simulations, and outdoor activities. Fully funded by the Erasmus+ programme.
• Learning Mobility / Training Courses (Õpiränne) International training courses for youth workers, teachers, trainers, and youth leaders to develop new knowledge, skills, and attitudes through international exchange and professional development programs under the Erasmus+ programme.
• Erasmus+ Project Coordination Coordination and management of Erasmus+ funded projects including youth exchanges, strategic partnerships, and training courses, with documented project budgets exceeding 4 million euros.
• Training Services for Organizations Customized public and internal training programs for public, private, and third sector organizations, delivered in Estonian, English, and Russian languages through national training orders and unemployment insurance fund programs.
• Digital Competence Training (Digipädevus) Digital skills training including content management system administration, basic computer training, and Google Drive usage, offered as part of the organization's training catalog.
• Language Learning Courses (Keeleõpe) English language courses at various levels (A2, B1, B2) as part of the training curriculum offered to individuals and organizations.
• Personal Development Courses (Isikuareng) Personal growth courses including communication psychology, public speaking, and creative thinking.
• Sustainability Web Game (SDG Game) Interactive web-based educational game about UN sustainable development goals, available in Estonian, English, Portuguese, and Italian languages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ Erasmus+ youth exchanges, learning mobilities, or strategic partnerships organized 2017-2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Youth Association BIIDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2022Partner in 'Obverse and Reverse' long-term training course on inclusion and integration of migrants and refugees, implemented by consortium of 9 European countries.
• Beat Bazaar Projects Limited (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2021UK-based partner for 'Vice Versa' gender equality training course in Manchester, focusing on combating gender inequality through creative tools in youth work.
• Asociatia Impreuna Pentru Scoala Ady Endre (Romania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2021Romanian partner for gender equality training course.
• Teruletfejlesztok a Videkert Egyesulet (Hungary)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2021Hungarian partner for gender equality training course.
• ADEL (Slovakia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2021Slovak partner for gender equality training course.
• The Starry Start of Talents Foundation (Bulgaria)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2021Bulgarian partner for gender equality training course.
• VSI INOVACIJU BIURAS (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2021Lithuanian partner for gender equality training course.
• Genclik ve Degisim Dernegi (Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2021Turkish partner for gender equality training course.
• Associazione Vele Corsare (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2021Italian partner for gender equality training course.
• KINONIKI SINETAIRISTIKI EPICHERISIELLINIKI SYMMETOCHI NEON (Greece)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2021Greek partner for gender equality training course.
• ASSOCIATION FOR VOLUNTEERISM VOLONTERSKI CENTAR SKOPJEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2021Host organization for 'Preventing Radicalization of Young People' training course in North Macedonia, Struga. Partnership for youth worker development through Erasmus+ programme.
• FAYO Foundation LTD (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2021UK partner for youth radicalization prevention training course in North Macedonia.
• Somaliske Gadebørns Forrening (Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2021Danish partner for youth radicalization prevention training course.
• Ipazia (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2021Italian partner for youth radicalization prevention training course.
• EVROPSKE CENTRUM MLADEZE BRECLAV EUROPEAN YOUTH CENTRE BRECLAV Z. S. (Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2021Czech partner for youth radicalization prevention training course.
• Eurodesk (Former Member)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer member of the Eurodesk international youth information network.
• Töötukassa (Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial training card partner supporting job seekers' acquisition of necessary competencies for employment through Avatud Ühiskond's training courses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Põhja-Eesti Noortekeskus (Northern Estonia Youth Centre): Regional Estonian youth centre providing open youth work, training, and international mobility programmes. Comparable in youth non-formal education and Erasmus+ delivery, but operating at municipal level within a defined region.
• Kose Vallavalitsus / Kose vald youth services: Local Estonian municipality (Kose vald) referenced in Avatud's policy work and election-debate hosting. Comparable as a regional Estonian public actor intersecting with youth work, but functioning as a government body rather than a non-profit.

Broad incumbents

• European Youth Forum: Largest umbrella platform for youth organisations in the EU, advocating on youth policy and representing over 100 youth organisations. Comparable as a pan-European youth non-profit engaged in EU policy and programme delivery, though at a much larger advocacy scale.
• Centre Européen du Volontariat (CEV / European Volunteer Centre): European network promoting volunteering and youth civic engagement, operating across EU programmes including Erasmus+. Comparable in target population and EU-funding dependency, but focused on volunteer infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Eurodesk: European youth information network offering mobility information to young people across 36 countries. Comparable in mission and audience; Avatud was previously a member, indicating direct overlap in the youth mobility information/training niche.
• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): Pan-European student network active in the Erasmus+ ecosystem, providing peer support for international mobility. Comparable as an Erasmus+-aligned youth/student mobility organisation, though focused on higher-education students rather than 13–30 youth exchanges.
• Eesti Noorteühenduste Liit (ENL): Estonian National Youth Council coordinating youth NGOs in Estonia and representing them at EU level. Comparable as an Estonian non-profit association operating in youth work and international cooperation.
• Youth for Exchange and Understanding (YEU): International non-profit youth organisation running youth exchanges, training courses, and seminars within the Erasmus+ framework. Directly comparable in service mix (youth mobility + non-formal training) and target audience.
• Archimedes Foundation: Estonian foundation that acts as the national agency administering Erasmus+ in Estonia, including youth and education programmes. Directly comparable as a coordinator of EU-funded international education and youth mobility activity, though operating at substantially larger scale.
• SALTO-YOUTH Estonia: SALTO (Support, Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities) Youth resource centre operating within the EU youth field, supporting Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps training. Comparable as a training/coordination body for youth workers and non-formal education programmes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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