The Laboratory for the Culture of Democracy

About this project

<p>The project aims to promote the involvement of disadvantaged people – the deaf – in civic activities and the development of their skills.<br> The project intends to contribute to the development of democratic culture and increase civic participation through: 1) developing the skills of deaf people so that they can participate in discussions on the role, goals and ways of civic participation, thereby fostering the formation of a democratic society; 2) launching a public information campaign in four regions of Latvia regarding the practices of civic involvement of deaf people, in which members of the target group are involved; 3) assisting the deaf people in gaining experience in democratic participation and decision-making for the implementation of the activities specified in the strategy of the association; 4) organizing an active camp for the leaders of the association, which is aimed at increasing the capacity of the organization.<br> The project is going to provide support to 256 target group members.</p>