Shoulder to Shoulder
Project goal – To implement a set of activities that promote the socioeconomic integration of Ukrainian civilians who have arrived in Latvia seeking refuge from Russia’s military aggression. The project aims to provide opportunities for children and young people to learn the Latvian language and to develop entrepreneurial skills among adults, using innovative and educational support tools.
Implementation period – 03.03.2025.-30.10.2025.
- Latvian language lessons for Ukrainian civilians - children and young people
- Interactive entrepreneurship support programme “There’s a place to stay, there’s a place to start”
- Consultations and prototype development for Ukrainian civilians to start their own businesses
- Volunteer training programme “You Will Be the Light”
Family Well-being Navigator
Project Goal – To implement a set of activities aimed at promoting family well-being and
welfare, in order to empower the integration of families into socio-economic processes at the
community, regional, and national levels.
Implementation period - 01.04.2025 to 30.06.2025
- Creative work contest “My Family’s Wallet”
- Financial literacy school
- Game tournament for children using tools for training money mindset
- Discussion club “Successful Entrepreneurship Online– Business ABC”
- Family entrepreneurship initiative hackathon
- Interactive event for children “Party On, No Sleep! Learning to Plan a Birthday Party”
- Simulation game for youth “My Budget”
- Study trip to the most successful entrepreneurs in the Latgale region
Latvian Language Classes for Ukrainian Civilians 2025
Project goal – To provide free Latvian language courses, starting from A1 language proficiency level and based on the initial language proficiency level, for adult Ukrainian civilians, including underage Ukrainian civilians who have completed secondary education in Ukraine, as well as for persons aged sixteen and older who are not enrolled in an educational institution registered in Latvia.
- Integration
- Latvian language learning
- Society Integration Foundation
- Ukrainian Civilians in Latvia
The Power of Involvement
The aim of the project is to implement a set of measures and initiatives that will promote the integration of two strategic target groups of the Society, i.e. third-country nationals residing in Latvia and individuals aged 50+ and seniors, into civil society. This will be achieved by enhancing the civic competences and participation models of both the project implementers and the target groups, thereby strengthening the sustainable development of civil society and democracy in Latvia.
- During the project, the Society’s international dimension will be expanded by establishing cooperation with the societies in Italy and Sweden that use innovative approaches in working with third-country nationals, individuals aged 50+ and seniors, promoting their integration and socialization into civil society.
- A panel discussion titled “From Challenges to Opportunities: Integration of Third-Country Nationals in Latvia” will be organized, where the Society’s perspective on the effective integration of third-country nationals into Latvian society will be presented.
- The networking event organized by the Society will ensure cooperation with other NGOs in Latvia that represent the project’s target audience - individuals of “silver age” and third-country nationals.
- The project will help to maintain and develop the skills cluster cloud tool “MySkills” (https://www.myskills.lv), which aims to promote mutual cooperation and integration of third-country nationals into the Latvian economy, support the development of small businesses in Latvia, and facilitate interaction with the host society – the Latvian population.
Text Lab (TekstLAB)
Text Lab (TekstLAB) is an online platform for learning creative writing, offering courses and consultations in various genres and languages. Its purpose is to promote writing in Latvia and the diaspora, attracting new writers to the cultural space of Latvia. Classes are held remotely and there is no age limit for participants.
Building Understanding of Hate Speech and Its Prevention in the Latvian Civic Community
The goal of the project - to develop a program, educational materials, and conduct a course called "We will teach how to prevent hate speech" in a format of a conversational club for third-country nationals, with the participation of Latvian citizens.
Implementation period- 18.09.2024. – 31.12.2024.
- To develop a programme and educational materials for a set of structural discussions “We will teach how to prevent hate speech”.
- To organise structural discussions for third-country nationals, young people and educators working with young people and adult citizens of Latvia, as well as third-country nationals.
- To publish the study in the ICERI2024 international conference proceedings, presenting the experiences and conclusions gained during the implementation of the project to an international audience.
“Let’s experience Latvia together”
The general aim of the project is to provide cultural orientation courses and three events for 236 Ukrainian civilians who are either preschool-aged children or of school-going age (grades 1-12), promoting cooperation between Ukrainian civilians and Latvian society.
Implementation period: 01.07.2024. – 31.12.2024.
- To enhance understanding of the Latvian state, society, history, and culture.
- To promote the improvement and use of Latvian language skills in the learning process and in the social and cultural activities of the local community.
- To develop and strengthen Latvian language skills necessary for studying in Latvian and for integration into the Latvian education system and society.
- To promote the well-being of Ukrainian civilian children in Latvia by utilizing various supportive therapy elements.
The Opportunity Society. Intercultural Communication Training for Professionals from Various Fields to Strengthen the Framework for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals
The general aim of the project "Opportunity Society. Intercultural Communication Training for Professionals in Various Fields to Strengthen the Framework for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals" is to promote the realization of fundamental rights of third-country nationals and their inclusion in Latvian society by improving access to services and the quality of services. Implementation period – 01.09.2024. - 31.10.2026.
- To build understanding of constructive dialogue between third-country nationals and Latvian society.
- To improve the knowledge of professionals in various fields about societal diversity and intercultural communication.
STRONG TOGETHER – 3. СИЛЬНІ РАЗОМ – 3
Project is to provide cultural orientation courses and events that promote cooperation between Ukrainian civilians and Latvian society. Specific aim of the project - strengthen Ukrainian civilians’ understanding of Latvian history, culture, and society by implementing cultural orientation courses and socialization events. This will promote the target audience’s inclusion in Latvian society and foster cooperation with the host community.
Implementation period - 01.03.2024 - 31.12.2024.
- Implement cultural orientation courses and socialization events for the adaptation of Ukrainian civilians in Latvia
- Enhance the understanding of Latvian history, culture, and society among Ukrainian civilians
- Promote the integration of Ukrainian civilians into Latvian society and foster collaboration with the host community
Latvian Language Classes for Ukrainian Civilians 2024
Project no. 2024.LV/LVUKR//007/L19 supported by the programme “Latvian Language Classes for Ukrainian Civilians”
