Loka maģistrāle 7-6
Jelgava, LV-3004
Latvia
- International/Cultural relations
In 2012, an informal association of 10 different NGOs was established. In 2014, the Cooperation Platform was registered as a legally independent organization. 26 non-governmental organizations, both Latvian and foreign, representing people of different nationalities, ages and social groups, are active in the cooperation platform. There are no permanent employees in the Society. Work is based on voluntary work. But within the projects, appropriate professionals are also accepted as employees or service providers. The annual budget turnover is EUR 100 000.00. Finances are raised by participating in design contests. Since 2014, organizes the activities of the informal movement “Latvian Ambassadors for Culture”, which has 262 participants from all over Latvia - NGOs, educational institutions, state and municipal institutions. Both training camps and informal meetings are organized regularly, with a strong focus on developing mutual cooperation and civil society, reducing prejudice and developing intercultural and societal dialogue between all people.
Mission We are an organization that unites societies and foundations of various backgrounds in Latvia and the diaspora to jointly develop innovative cooperation initiatives to strengthen civil society in Latvia and beyond, utilizing our members' unique and diverse knowledge and skills. Vision We are a strong, cohesive and competent association of organizations that creates and implements high quality cooperation projects to strengthen Latvian civil society and promote intercultural dialogue in Latvia and the diaspora. Values COOPERATION. We create innovative ideas, bring them to life and look to the future based on mutual partnership and collaboration. OPENING. We are open to each other, ready to share our competencies and experiences. We are open to diversity and cooperation in Latvia and the world. INTEGRATION. In our work, we support and promote the principles of an inclusive society.
Since its inception, intensive work has been done by the member organizations of the Cooperation Platform in meeting, analyzing progress, solving the identified problems, searching for the best and most effective solutions, setting tasks for further cooperation groups, supporting and promoting the participation of NGOs of different nationalities in the development of joint civil society, supporting and cooperating with Latvian organizations of the diaspora, thus ensuring a link with Latvia, Latvian society and public life, in each case nominating one of the Cooperation Platform member organizations. In 2018, implemented the project “ABC of Integration - 2017” aimed at promoting immigrants' inclusion in the local community, their involvement in civic activities through the expression of mutual hatred between immigrants and the host society. 2016 to date project “Latvian Culture Ambassadors”, 2018. “Latvian Culture Ambassadors Academy”, 2019. “Latvian Culture Ambassadors Academy 1” Objective - To strengthen the sense of nationality and belonging of Latvian society to their country by encouraging self-organizing processes and cooperation. The projects work with NGOs, self-governing bodies, young people and students. Projects supporting the integration of minorities living in Latvia into society and preserving their cultural heritage - 2018. "Masquerade traditions in different nations", "Meet us!", 2017 "Tolerance Day in Mazsalaca", "We are united in Latvia", etc. NGO development, cooperation - "We can do more together", "Latvian Culture Ambassadors - Festival and Summer Camp", etc. He actively supports small NGOs by engaging in project implementation as a partner and transferring practical experience - "Multicolored Rezekne", "Getting to Know Jewish History of Aluksne!", "National Tea Events in Zemgale", etc. Implemented projects - see http://collaboration platform.com/projects.html SP members are members of the Advisory Committee of Minority Non-Governmental Organizations of the Ministry of Culture, the Riga City Council Advisory Council on Public Affairs. The SP is actively involved in the Cross-sectoral Dialogue Platform, engaging in the process of analyzing and proposing public administration decisions. To date, more than 20 projects have been implemented.
The Society can engage in activities organized by others and organize activities based on intercultural dialogue, transferring its experience gained so far. Would like to introduce other countries to the Movement of Latvian Cultural Ambassadors, an activity that Latvia has become a significant association of active community leaders and ensures successful work in strengthening and implementing people's processes of social cohesion.
The Society wants to learn about the experience of other countries in the work of intercultural dialogue and promotion of people's cooperation and cohesion. He would like to participate in the activities of organizations of other countries, thus learning and gaining practical new skills, which could then be transferred to Latvia.