National Centre of Defence & Security Awareness

Long-term vision

Estonian society where people are psychologically resilient, socially cohesive and resistant to hostile influences.

Our mission

Our team is committed to enhancing national security and societal resilience through international cooperation, non-formal education, applied research and community engagement.

Building exterior in Toronto, Canada

FOCUS

Since 2011, our interdisciplinary team has organised various training programmes and awareness-raising projects in collaboration with several local and international partners. Our activities aim to strengthen societal resilience and community continuity by improving situational awareness, conducting applied research and engaging in strategic communication.

The national will to defend

Information and training programmes on national defence and security, aimed at raising awareness among different target groups.

Civil security and crisis management

Promoting cross-sectoral cooperation to develop civil protection and increase community resilience by providing practical education and running simulation exercises.

Analysis of disinformation content and dissemination patterns

The skills and knowledge required to detect and counter the influence of hostile information in different environments.

Media, information and digital literacy

Strengthening strategic and crisis communication measures by sharing experience and addressing knowledge gaps.

Integration: values and attitudes

Researching and supporting integration-related citizens’ initiatives to improve cohesion in diverse societies.

Future challenges

Developing future literacy to advance participatory democracy in policymaking and empower communities to shape socially important future issues.

Founded in 2011, the NCDSA is a unique cooperation platform within Estonian civil society, aiming to strengthen national resilience through applied research, strategic communication, and social interactions.