“Centrs Dardedze” is participating as a partner in the Latvian Child Welfare Network project “Child Advocacy in the Field of Social Security.”
Project goal: to develop child well-being–oriented policies in Latvia by improving the decision-making process to promote children’s well-being and social security.
To fully and effectively implement child well-being advocacy, the project activities will focus on broad representation of children and young people, including children and families from vulnerable groups such as single-parent families and families with three or more children; children from low-income families; children and young people at risk of alcohol, drug, or other addictions; children with disabilities; and children in alternative care, especially those who, due to circumstances, have a low level of education and therefore a high risk of poverty and social insecurity. The project will also address children who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence.
Main project activities and expected results:
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Development and implementation of a child well-being monitoring methodology – the “Barometer.”
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Regular monitoring of draft legislation and policy initiatives, as well as preparation and submission of proposals, comments, opinions, and objections.
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Dialogue with decision-makers and policymakers.
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Networking and information exchange activities for NGOs.
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Project management and administration.
The project activities aim to involve at least 500 children, 100 NGO representatives, and 50 decision-makers and policymakers. As a result of the project, the situation of child well-being and social security in Latvia will be improved.
Project implementer: Latvian Child Welfare Network
Project partners: Centrs Dardedze Foundation and the Latvian SOS Children’s Villages Association
Project budget: EUR 308,720
Funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Latvian Child Welfare Network and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them.