The National Youth Council of Latvia (LJP)

National Network
Latvia
Address

R. Blaumana street 38/4 - 11
Riga, LV-1011
Latvia

Telephone
+37128018002
E-Mail
ljp@ljp.lv
E-Mail (2)
eliza.bruklena@ljp.lv
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1996
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

LJP is a non-gouvermental organisation with 5 employes, 5 board members and 33 member organizations.  Our budget for the year 2015 was aproximetly 100000 EUR, with funding from Erasmus+, European Commision grants.  Our main project is Structured Dialogue in Latvia.  Our partners include Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia, as well as our 33 member organizations and other NGO's. 

Mission and Objectives

Latvian youth policy, based on the young people's desires, needs and co-operation. Participation of young people in the decisions affecting the future of young people; Youth organization interest representation in Latvia and abroad; Non-formal education availability to young people and it's recognizion in Latvia; Young people have access to information on youth, its opportunities and youth organizations activities; Youth organizations are nationally recognized as an integral part of civil public existence. Collect, represent and protect the views and interests of young people and youth organizations in matters relating to youth or affecting young people, both directly and indirectly, on national and international levels; Ensuring that Latvian youth policies are linked to the international efforts in youth development.  

Main Projects / Activities

Structured dialogue process implementation in Latvia.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

LJP has 20 years of experience in the youth field. We have gained a lot of experience on how to work with youth directly, how to write projects and implement them successfully and defend youth's rights on a local, national and international level. LJP has a lot of experience in cooperation with national authorities. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To establish new partnerships with organizations that work with youth in Latvia and other countries as well as to strengthen the existing partnerships. To gain support on our activities and projects.

Contact (1) Full Name
Eliza Bruklena
Job Title
Vicepresident
Head of the organisation
Anna Norvele, President