Twenty schools from across Latvia have been selected to participate in the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) project “Cultural Events as a Tool for Promoting Civic Participation”, implemented by the Latvian National Centre for Culture (LNKC).
List of participating schools by region:
Kurzeme
Brocēni Secondary School (Saldus Municipality)
Lapmežciems Primary School (Tukums Municipality)
Liepāja Raiņa Secondary School (Liepāja State City Municipality)
Kuldīga Centre Secondary School (Kuldīga Municipality)
Ventspils Secondary School No. 4 (Ventspils State City Municipality)
Latgale
Daugavpils Secondary School of Design and Art “Saules skola” (MIKC) (Daugavpils State City Municipality)
Rēzekne Technical School (Rēzekne State City)
Vabole Primary School (Augšdaugava Municipality)
Riga and Pierīga
Babīte Secondary School (Mārupe Municipality)
Carnikava Secondary School (Ādaži Municipality)
Jūrmala Vaivari Primary School (Jūrmala State City Municipality)
Riga Secondary School No. 34 (Riga State City Municipality)
Salaspils Primary School (Salaspils Municipality)
Vidzeme
Cēsis Pastariņš Primary School (Cēsis Municipality)
Ernst Glück Alūksne State Gymnasium (Alūksne Municipality)
Gulbene Municipality Secondary School (Gulbene Municipality)
Madona Secondary School (Madona Municipality)
Sigulda Secondary School (Sigulda Municipality)
Zemgale
A total of 44 applications from schools in 29 municipalities across Latvia were received for participation in the project.
Agnese Tambaka, Head of the ESF+ project “Cultural Events as a Tool for Promoting Civic Participation”: “We would like to thank every school that took a closer look at the everyday life, challenges and issues within its school or community that need to be addressed and should not be overlooked. The interest shown in participating in a project that aims to strengthen civil society in Latvia through inspiration drawn from cultural experiences is a promising starting point for great ideas and meaningful action!”
As previously announced, throughout the project each of the twenty participating schools will experience a range of cultural events – performances, exhibitions, concerts, films and more – while focusing on an issue identified within the school and/or local community and developing possible solutions to address it.
About the project
The aim of the project “Cultural Events as a Tool for Promoting Civic Participation” is to develop students’ cultural understanding and expression competence and, by using cultural events as a resource, encourage active civic participation and strengthen civil society.
The project provides targeted support for teachers and cultural event organisers, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation. Particular emphasis will be placed on collecting and sharing good practices, both nationally and internationally.
Project No. 4.2.3.3/1/25/I/002, “Cultural Events as a Tool for Promoting Civic Participation”, is co-financed by the European Union and will be implemented from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2029.
The project’s total eligible costs amount to EUR 1,918,966, of which EUR 1,631,121 is funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), while EUR 287,845 is provided as national budget co-financing.
For further information:
Inga Bika
Communications Expert
ESF+ project “Cultural Events as a Tool for Promoting Civic Participation”
“Latvian School Bag” Programme Department
Tel. (+371) 26443166
(Translated with the help of DeepL Translate)
