Project Objective
The aim of the project is to promote the active involvement of young people and the development of leadership skills, by increasing the capacity of the association ‘Laiks Jauniešiem’, ensuring at least 15 sustainable youth initiatives across three regions of Latvia. We plan to develop young people’s leadership skills by offering nine training sessions and individual support to 60 young people. Throughout the project, social activism will be promoted by organising at least 5 local initiatives and projects. In addition, we plan to increase the NGO’s visibility by by engaging at least 600 participants in various public events and running a range of social media campaigns that will reach at least 2,000 people in the wider public.
Project Target Group
The project’s target group is selected based on young people’s interest in civic participation and their willingness to take part in leadership development activities. This selection is based on previous experience, in which the organisation ‘Laiks Jauniešiem’ has successfully collaborated with a similar group of young people, providing them with mentoring support and involving them in activities aimed at developing leadership skills. The results of this previous collaboration demonstrate that young people in the target group are capable of taking on responsibility and becoming active leaders in their communities, provided they are offered appropriate opportunities.
Key Activities
- Training for young leaders
- Implementation of youth initiatives
- Volunteering and mentoring programme
- Time for Youth: Capacity Building and Branch Openings
Expected Project Outcomes
Enhanced youth participation in local communities. Association branches established and consolidated in the Valmiera, Bauska and Riga regions. The voice and role of young people in Latvian society strengthened. Media engagement to publicise the NGO’s objectives and activities. The project creates a long-term impact by developing young people’s skills and ensuring the sustainable establishment of youth activities and branches