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About this project

<p>The Project aim is to activate the civic society skills in select schools (representatives of national minorities, 90<br> pupils) by realization of creative practical civic activities, which would allow both students and their families to<br> participate in state-building and the co-responsibility for processes in their city or region. The project will develop<br> inclusion of Russian speaking minority (school pupils and their families) in order to develop democratic processes<br> and their responsibility.<br> The aim is further to extend the institutional impact (through the education system) of the national civic education. In<br> this way the project aims to prove that being an active citizen does not just mean getting up during the anthem and<br> participate in elections. The involvement of young people, parents, and grandparents will ensure the successful<br> impact of the project, and the creation of dialogue and activity in a passive society characteristic for post-Soviet<br> states.The project would run over 2.5 academic years (5 semesters), and be implemented in Riga, Ogre, and<br> Jelgava. The following activities will be implemented: "Add oil to civic engines!" (non-formal education), "Out of the<br> box", "Want it? Then do it!" (civic exercise event). Final CONFERENCE- report "Scaling up - opportunities and<br> challenges".<br> Representatives of the project's target group will answer following questions: Why is our society so passive? Are<br> my ideas necessary and realistic? The project's target group will be continually and interactively charged with<br> unique initiatives that in PRACTICE will promote PERMANENT involvement in the understanding and impact of city,<br> regional, and national issues. The project will promote the growth of long-term civic competencies among the target<br> group, as well as understanding, critical thinking, and the ability to get involved and solve local issues in a<br> communal and responsible way.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The partnership with the Norwegian partner was highly valuable, particularly in the development of methodology, survey content, and conclusions. The collaboration provided a broad global perspective on the impact of integration and societal processes on individual attitudes towards citizenship. The Norwegian partner also brought a strong network of connections across other EU countries, which was an important asset for the project.

Project partners

• CBNRM Networking Donor project partner· Norway