Our Team
Meet the team of the National Foundation of Civil Society (NFCS). We work to strengthen civil society in Estonia by supporting NGOs, communities, and active citizens through funding, development programmes, and collaboration.
Leadership
Tiina Oraste
- Title: Director
- Contact: Tiina.Oraste@kysk.ee, +372 5053 525
- Bio: Tiina Oraste became the Director of the National Foundation of Civil Society in May 2024. She has extensive experience in education, local government, and national administration, including serving as Järva County Governor and a member of the Estonian Parliament.
Core Operations
- Aivar Joorik
- Title: Head of IT, Work Environment Representative
- Contact: Aivar.Joorik@kysk.ee, +372 5883 6060
- Raili Uibopuu
- Title: Accountant, Executive Assistant
- Contact: Raili.Uibopuu@kysk.ee, +372 5190 7041
- Sigrid Koorep
- Title: Head of Communications
- Contact: Sigrid.Koorep@kysk.ee, +372 5303 3378
Programmes and Projects
- Elmo Puidet
- Title: Coordinator
- Contact: Elmo.Puidet@kysk.ee, +372 506 3306
- Eva Seera
- Title: Coordinator
- Contact: Eva.Seera@kysk.ee, +372 5854 5754
- Evelyn Valtin
- Title: Project Manager
- Contact: Evelyn.Valtin@kysk.ee, +372 513 3656
- Kaoke Kärdi
- Title: Coordinator
- Contact: Kaoke.Kardi@kysk.ee, +372 5134 542
- Leana Liivson
- Title: Project Manager
- Contact: Leana.Liivson@kysk.ee, +372 5169 755
- Mae Rae
- Title: Project Specialist
- Contact: Mae.Rae@kysk.ee, +372 511 2104
- Maris Praats
- Title: Communications Specialist
- Contact: Maris.Praats@kysk.ee, +372 5556 0018
- Marju Mäger
- Title: Project Manager, Expert
- Contact: Marju.Mager@kysk.ee, +372 5199 3282
- Merlin Kuld
- Title: Coordinator
- Contact: Merlin.Kuld@kysk.ee, +372 5880 8331
- Sandra Paulus
- Title: Coordinator
- Contact: Sandra.Paulus@kysk.ee, +372 523 2883
- Tea Jänes
- Title: Coordinator
- Contact: Tea.Janes@kysk.ee, +372 5622 1599