Village of Hope

Village of Hope (MTÜ Lootuse Küla) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2000 with the mission of supporting individuals struggling with addiction and helping them reintegrate into society. The facility is located in Kibuna, a small village in northern Estonia, not far from Tallinn. The initiative was started by Bishop Märt Vähi, who, inspired by his personal experience with his son’s battle with substance abuse, shifted his focus from church work to rehabilitation efforts. The facility was established on his grandfather’s property and has since provided a structured, supportive environment for individuals recovering from addiction, with Christian faith as a central element throughout the program. Village of Hope works closely with the Ministry of Justice, offering an alternative to incarceration for eligible offenders.

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SMALL-SCALE

Village of Hope accommodates 44 residents, who are divided into smaller groups of four to eight people. Village of Hope’s grounds resemble a small village, with several buildings scattered throughout the grounds, including residential buildings, an industrial complex, a focal point with a cafeteria and community cafeteria, and a parish hall. The facility is located in the woods and nature, providing a quiet, rural setting. Residents can enjoy the natural surroundings, with access to a river and an artificial pond near the women’s house for swimming.

SMALL-scale

Village of Hope accommodates 44 residents, who are divided into smaller groups of four to eight people. Village of Hope’s grounds resemble a small village, with several buildings scattered throughout the grounds, including residential buildings, an industrial complex, a focal point with a cafeteria and community cafeteria, and a parish hall. The facility is located in the woods and nature, providing a quiet, rural setting. Residents can enjoy the natural surroundings, with access to a river and an artificial pond near the women’s house for swimming.

Village of Hope is a:

Transition house (during the sentence), Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

44 PEOPLE,
Mixed-gender

Indicated principles:

Differentiated

Village of Hope is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

44 PEOPLE,
Mixed-gender

Indicated principles:

Differentiated

Village of Hope is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

44 PEOPLE,
Mixed-gender

Indicated principles:

Differentiated

DIFFERENTIATION

Village of Hope is open to both men and women ages eighteen and older who are struggling with addiction and unable to change their lives on their own.

At Village of Hope, residents follow a highly structured daily schedule, giving them little opportunity to make independent decisions because they must adhere to a set schedule. The day is filled with activities from early morning to late evening, designed to help residents focus on their recovery away from external temptations. Despite the structure, Village of Hope offers a variety of activities for residents to choose from.

COMMUNITY-INTEGRATION

Interaction between Village of Hope and the local community is relatively limited. Residents are not allowed to leave the facility during the first year of their program, and neighbors may enter the grounds only by appointment and with a valid reason. The idea behind this is to protect the residents and help them remain focused on their recovery journey. Although direct interaction is limited, Village of Hope is actively involved in the local community through volunteer work. A volunteer rescue association is based at the facility, and residents serve as firefighters to assist with emergencies in the community of Saue and surrounding areas. The facility also donates food to neighboring families in need, promoting goodwill. Twice a month, the men in the program help the local Food Bank in Tallinn, where food is distributed to families in need throughout the region.

Differentiation

Village of Hope is open to both men and women ages eighteen and older who are struggling with addiction and unable to change their lives on their own.

At Village of Hope, residents follow a highly structured daily schedule, giving them little opportunity to make independent decisions because they must adhere to a set schedule. The day is filled with activities from early morning to late evening, designed to help residents focus on their recovery away from external temptations. Despite the structure, Village of Hope offers a variety of activities for residents to choose from.

Community-integration

Interaction between Village of Hope and the local community is relatively limited. Residents are not allowed to leave the facility during the first year of their program, and neighbors may enter the grounds only by appointment and with a valid reason. The idea behind this is to protect the residents and help them remain focused on their recovery journey. Although direct interaction is limited, Village of Hope is actively involved in the local community through volunteer work. A volunteer rescue association is based at the facility, and residents serve as firefighters to assist with emergencies in the community of Saue and surrounding areas. The facility also donates food to neighboring families in need, promoting goodwill. Twice a month, the men in the program help the local Food Bank in Tallinn, where food is distributed to families in need throughout the region.

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