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The aim of the project "Incubator for Democratic Competences" is to promote civic competences of representatives of vulnerable groups of Kurzeme and Zemgale (from 18 y.o) in the following issues: democracy / politics; media literacy; the rule of law; national economy. Within the framework of the project, 5 activities will be implemented in Kandava, Ventspils, Liepaja and Dobele for 3 years: non-formal education cycle "Civic Competence Brewery", "Silent Voices Are Voices", "Pop-up" Taste of Democracy"", "Social Memory Online Tool for Young People "Good that those times are over" and "If there are wishes, then participate in elections".
Within the framework of various activities vulnerable groups will look for answers to questions: "Why are good ideas not implemented quickly in politics? Is what I read on portals a reflection or distortion? What is the tangible benefit of Constitutional Court judgments? How much would it cost to promises to increase pensions and benefits?"
The target group of the project in four cities will be constantly, interactively charged with unique initiatives, which in practice will promote permanent involvement in the understanding and impact of local, regional and national issues. The project will promote the growth of long-term civic competences in the population of Latvia (about 400 people), as well as understanding, critical thinking and the ability to engage in meaningful, goal-oriented civic society activities and initiatives.
The expected changes are: the local communities strengthened, and a core of new activists from vulnerable groups are formed. Participants will independently continue the activities started in the project, they will implement their civic initiatives. The "know-how" developed within the project will be preserved (the video tool "It is good that those times are over", as well as the "Election tree" will be available for the future).