Dear reader,
Estonian World began in London in 2012 with a simple idea: Estonia needed an independent English-language publication that would tell its stories to the world.
Not a government bulletin. Not a tourist brochure. Not a press-release machine. A publication about Estonia as it is: inventive, restless, cultured, digital, stubborn, beautiful, imperfect and worth paying attention to.
Since then, we have published more than 5,000 articles. Estonian World is now read by around 50,000 people a month, followed by more than 80,000 people on social media and cited by international media including the BBC and The New York Times. Many of our stories have reached more than 100,000 readers; our most-read article has been read more than 250,000 times.
We are often asked whether Estonian World is funded by the Estonian state.
It is not. It never has been.
Estonian World was founded by three Estonians living in London – Silver Tambur, Sander Saar and Sten Hankewitz – and has been kept going largely by readers, partners and sponsors who believe independent journalism about Estonia matters.
We write about Estonia in a positive and constructive spirit, but we do not exist to flatter. Estonia’s successes deserve to be told. So do its failures, tensions and blind spots. Good journalism should be generous, but not obedient.
That independence is the point. It is also why your support matters.
Please support Estonian World today. A monthly contribution, a one-off donation or a sponsorship helps keep our journalism independent, open and free to read – and helps ensure that Estonia continues to have a clear, credible voice in English.
Thank you very much in advance,
Silver Tambur
Sten Hankewitz
Sander Saar
How to support?
1. Patreon (monthly)
2. Paypal (one-time)
Support goals
What we are asking for is not a luxury. It is vital to the existence, endurance and survival of Estonian World.
Our web hosting and maintenance costs are what keep the magazine online. These include the domain, hosting and the necessary technical add-ons that allow the site to cope with load and traffic, which can at times generate additional costs.
Everything we publish is carefully edited and checked to ensure our readers receive high-quality journalism and reliable, well-presented content.
We are hoping to raise enough money each month to support Estonian World, our contributors and the long-term sustainability of the publication.
We would not be able to continue without your support.
We’re grateful to Estonian World Sponsors
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