Description
Due to the fact that the ethnic minorities are under the risk of social exclusion, because they usually are not included in the public life, are not informed about Latvian traditions and history, on the other hand Latvians are not informed about minorities’ culture and traditions either. The aim of the Project: to integrate ethnic minorities in life of Latgale region, to introduce them to Latvian culture, traditions, language, as well as to promote cooperation between different ethnic minorities, to find decisions for common problems, to increase NGO capacity, presenting their culture to the inhabitants of Latgale region. Activities of the Project will involve representatives of national minorities in three ways: integration of children and adults, cooperation between minorities’ NGO. The target group of the project: ethnic minorities children (6 – 12 years old), minorities youth (from 18 years old), minorities NGO’s. The implementation of the Project will decrease stereotypes in the field of ethnic policy, give the information on identity of ethnic minorities of Latgale region.
Summary of project results
The aim of the Project is to integrate the representatives of the ethnic minorities into life of Latgale region, acquainting them the Latvian culture, traditions, language, as well as to promote the cooperation between the representatives of ethnic minorities for the solution of problems and rising NGO’s capacity by presenting their culture to the inhabitants of Latgale region. The Project target group was different population groups, such as - 330 minorities and 50 non-citizens. As well as NGOs representing that group rights and interests - 179 members, 21 employees, seven volunteers. The project ethnic minorities were integrated into the life of Latgale region; they were introduced to the Latvian culture and traditions, language (the promoted activity "Latvian language courses)." It was promoted successful cooperation between ethnic minority groups in solving common challenges and the capabilities of NGOs (ethnic minorities, NGO meetings, NGOs, minority forum). Latgales population was presented ethnic minority culture (was organized in "Cultural ball"). The project was aimed at to introduce ethnic minorities with the Latvian culture and language, as well as promoting minority motivation to promote and preserve their culture and present it to the Latvian people. The overall conclusion is that the project promoted intercultural dialogue and integration of ethnic minorities into Latvian society, contributed useful skills and knowledge of the Latvian culture and the Latvian ethnic minority culture.
Summary of bilateral results