The Estonian Dialogue Academy is a place of encounter, inspiration and learning. We deeply believe in the power of thinking and talking together. This is why we teach dialogue and critical thinking skills, train dialogue facilitators and organisers, and promote more inclusive and interactive cultures of communication and participation. We collaborate with schools, NGOs, governments, local networks, businesses, politicians and the public.
Education
Empowering young people by teaching dialogue and critical thinking skills
Community
Strengthening communities through training and facilitation
Democracy
Protecting democracies trough public dialogue and citizens’ participation
Leadership
Helping governments and business to strengthen empathic leadership
Our Mission is to empower all people in Estonia to actively participate in group dialogue, community participation and public conversation.
Our Vision is a society where people feel the confidence to start or engage in any discussion on any subject they find important, on our way towards more open, inclusive and tolerant communities and a vibrant democracy.
Besides our projects, trainings and public events, we act as a knowledge broker, both locally and internationally. Together with partners in the wider Baltic Sea region, we are helping to build a network of dialogue practitioners, facilitators, organisers and consultants. We also involve experts in deliberative democracy and citizen participation.
Selection of our projects
Our latest articles
- How to understand and promote peace education in Estonia?
On 2 December 2025, a group of adult educators and peace education promoters met at the Estonian Dialogue Academy in Tallinn for a group dialogue… Read more: How to understand and promote peace education in Estonia? - Õhtupoolik muuseumis
Teisipäeval käisime Vabamus, kus saime põhjalikuma ülevaate Eesti lähiajaloost ja meie tänapäevase vaba ühiskonna kujunemisest. Meie giid tutvustas miks Vabamu loodi, milliseid lugusid püsinäitus esile… Read more: Õhtupoolik muuseumis - Evening in the museum
On Tuesday we visited Vabamu, where we gained a deeper understanding of Estonia’s recent history and the development of our modern free society. Our guide… Read more: Evening in the museum
Partners, collaborators and clients
