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The "My Generation" project in Riga focuses on enhancing youth participation in the city through various activities in coordination, outreach, and education/employment fields. Initiatives include forming a consultative board, developing a local action plan, supporting youth volunteering, and fostering connections between education and business through an online platform.
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“My Generation” Project activities in Riga
Activities in the coordination field Enhancing youth participation in the city: • via foundation of Youth Organizations’ Consultative Board at the City Council • via development of Local Action Plan (aiming at partnership with NGOs in planning and implementation of youth policy in the city)
Activities in the outreach field Supporting youth volunteering: • via developing a mechanism for certifying volunteering experience and acquired skills • via promotional events (planned for autumn 2010)
Activities in the education / employment field Fostering stronger connection between education and business: • viadeveloping an online “meeting point” for students and business institutions which are interested to provide a case for research