Overview of NGOs in Latvia: Impact and Focus Areas
NGOs in Latvia are essential in addressing social, environmental, and humanitarian issues independently of government control. They advocate for change, innovate solutions, and collaborate across sectors. Key focus areas include human rights, healthcare, environment, and social welfare, with specific organizations dedicated to each cause.
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NGOs in Latvia A presentation by Ter ze Tea Laugale and El na K avi a
What are NGOs? NGOs are private, nonprofit organizations that operate independently of government control. They address social, environmental, and humanitarian issues and work towards achieving specific missions. NGOs advocate for change, provide services, build capacity, monitor accountability, and innovate in their approaches. Engaging visuals representing NGOs in action.
Why are NGOs important? NGOs are important because they: respond to crises, engage with communities, raise awareness, advocate for policy changes, pioneer innovative solutions, collaborate with various stakeholders, they complement government efforts, promote social justice, contribute to sustainable development.
Focus Areas of NGOs NGOs in Latvia work in various sectors, including: Human Rights: Latvian Human Rights Committee (Latvijas Cilv kties bu komisija): Works to promote and protect human rights in Latvia, addressing issues of discrimination, equality, and minority rights. Centre for Public Policy PROVIDUS: Focuses on policy research and advocacy for human rights, rule of law, and good governance.
Healthcare: Latvian Red Cross (Latvijas Sarkanais Krusts): Provides healthcare services, disaster management, and social support to vulnerable individuals and communities. Latvian Association for Palliative Care (Latvijas Asoci cija Pal dz bai neiz rst jami slimiem): Promotes and supports quality palliative care for individuals with incurable illnesses.
Environment: Green Liberty (Za br v ba): Works towards nature protection, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable agriculture. Latvian Fund for Nature (Latvijas Dabas fonds): Focuses on environmental education, conservation, and sustainable development.
Social Welfare: Shelter "Safe House" (Patv ruma "Dro m ja"): Provides support and assistance to victims of domestic violence, offering shelter, counseling, and rehabilitation programs. Latvian Foster Family Association (Latvijas Aud u imenes Asoci cija): Promotes and supports foster families, advocating for the well-being of children in foster care.
Education: Latvian Children's Fund (Latvijas B rnu fonds): Works towards improving the education and well-being of children, supporting their access to quality education, and advocating for their rights. Soros Foundation Latvia (Sorosa Fondi - Latvija): Focuses on education initiatives, scholarships, and promoting equal opportunities for education.
Our experience with NGOs and volunteer work We have participated in various volunteer works such as: Volunteering at a local animal pound, Volunteering and helping at a church, Volunteering to clean the town of Ogre and Ik ile
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