Paranduskelder is an NGO based in Tartu, Estonia. Our mission is to create a global network of individuals and organisations that have already adapted behaviours, and implemented systems of a circularity based world. We serve this goal on three levels:
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US
HANDS-ON
Paranduskelder (meaning Repair Basement) is a community maker/repair space located in The Widget Factory. We are focused on repair, upcycling and do-it-yourself activities. We aim to encourage change within people’s habits and mindset towards repairing.
LOCAL LEVEL
Paranduskohvik event series (Repair cafe events) provides an opportunity for the local community to gain and develop their DIY and repairing skills. In this manner we demonstrate very practically, that most of the everyday objects, regardless of their design, are in fact repairable.
GLOBAL LEVEL

OUR HISTORY.
Our goal is to popularize repairing and upcycling as one of the necessary components of circular economy. One of the most influential ways to serve this purpose is to organize Repair Cafés which we have been doing since 2017 in various places around Estonia. In this way, we extend the lifespan of everyday objects (whilst saving valuable resources and the environment) and people acquire repair skills. In November 2019 we opened up our own workshop in the basement of an old factory complex and called it Paranduskelder. Since then we have organized various workshops, events and lectures connected to sustainable lifestyle and have been working towards building a resilient community. The community includes professionally skilled craftsman, engineers, architects, creatives, educators and artists. Our NGO is funded yearly by the municipality of Tartu.
STUFF WE DO
Paranduskelder wants a world that is wholesome and free from the trash. To approach this, we created a place where everyone can acquire the skills and willingness to take the act of repairing the world into their own hands. Come and participate in creating a repair culture in Tartu and learn something new.

MAKERSPACE

ROOM RENTAL

WORKSHOPS

REPAIR CAFÉ

REPAIR BUS

PRODUCTS
ALL THE GOOD STUFF
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GET IN TOUCH
We are always open to new ideas and proposals from like-minded enthusiasts. You want to become a volunteer, host an event, or start your own workshop series? Don’t hesitate to contact us!
- JIŘÍ KREJČÍCollaborative Projects / Communication / Youtube
jirka@paranda.ee
+372 5381 8701Co-founder, BA student of Religious Studies and Theology, Tartu University. Jiri had a key-role in initiating the community activities named above and is a leading position for the Paranda YouTube channel.
- LAURI MEIFinance / Sales / Web
lauri@paranda.ee
+372 5323 5013Co-founder, professional wood technologists, Lauri has been previously in running a community maker space and has a wide range of DIY skills.
- JAANA AHLBERGRepair Cafe Finances / Project Writing / Support
jaana@paranda.eeMsc. Landscape Architecture, University of Life Sciences. Jaana is the initiator and main organizer of Repair Cafe events and currently operates as a support to the main team.
- KÄTLIN JOHANSONSocial Media / Erasmus+ Projects / Interior Design
katlin@paranda.eeBSc. Environmental protection, Estonian University of Life Sciences. Kätlin is responsible for running the Repair Cafe events and the aesthetics and functioning of the community maker space.
- DIANA LÕHMUSManagement / Repair Heroes / Educational Programs
diana@paranda.eeTeam leader, Msc. of Arts and Pedagogy, Tartu University. Diana has been involved in several previous community projects and has 8 years of experience as art and DIY teacher.
HELP US TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD.
Become a Repair Hero, get in touch with the team, and let’s start working together. We’re always happy to meet new people and realities. Drop us an email with your ideas and we’ll come back to you as soon as possible.