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Description
The aim of the project is to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of the Latvian Red Cross (LatRC) Latgale Committee in order to ensure the independent development of the Committee and the launch of new services. Planned activities - conducting a research on necessary and available social services in the Northern Latgale region, improving management processes / business coach mentoring, a networking and team building event for employees and volunteers , training employees and volunteers on working with social networks and organizing an exchange trip to promote the acquisition of information and knowledge about the establishment of the Social Centre in Rēzekne municipality.
The main results of the project – LatRC Latgale committee will be able to plan its work and develop new services based on research data and analytical conclusions, LatRC Latgale committee management will have acquired new knowledge and skills on business idea development and developed a plan for committee growth, staff and volunteers sense of belonging to the organization, their mutual cooperation and communication skills will be improved. Volunteers and employees will have acquired knowledge about working with social networks and e-communication with the public will be improved, LatRC Latgale Committee representatives will have knowledge and practical experience from colleagues on the principles of establishment and operation of the social centre, as well as the recognition of the services provided by the organization will be promoted by installing an information stand in the territory of Adamova manor.
Duration of the project - 12 months.
Summary of project results
The Latgale Committee of the Latvian Red Cross Society from 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2022 implemented the project "Capacity Building of the Latgale Committee of the Latvian Red Cross Society" supported by the Active Citizens Fund.
The aim of the project was to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of the Latgale Committee of the LSC to ensure the independent development of the Committee and the launch of new services in the municipalities of Northern Latgale.
The project included the following activities: a networking event for LatRC staff and volunteers, an experience exchange trip on the establishment of a Social Centre in Rezekne municipality, training for LatRC Latgale Committee staff and volunteers on working with social networks and coaching sessions for the Committee management and team to improve the Committee''s work organisation and expand the range of services offered. In total, the activities brought together almost 80 LatRC staff and volunteers.
An important project activity was an in-depth study on the availability of social services in the Northern Latgale region. This study focused on assessing existing social services, identifying key needs and providing valuable recommendations for new services. The results show the need for increased financial support, additional specialised staff and an improved structure of social services.
The implementaton of project activities also improved cooperation with state and local authorities, as well as non-governmental organisations, providing more comprehensive assistance to those in need.