Aug 11, 2023 | Better Stories, Human and fundamental rights, Latvia
This initiative was created to help people who, due to Covid-19 restrictions, were forced to stay at home. The target group is composed of people in self-isolation, those sick with Covid-19, or those who belong to the high-risk group due to medical reasons. Additionally, the project focused on supporting vulnerable groups like ‘people with low income,’ ‘single parents,’ and ‘elderly individuals living alone.’ The primary idea was to aid those individuals who lacked the means, support, or skills to acquire necessary items while in self-isolation.
May 20, 2022 | Better Stories, Education, Human and fundamental rights, Latvia
The Latvian government implemented a three-pronged policy measure designed to provide relief to youth, parents, and teachers from the emotional and educational hardships caused by COVID-19. While one branch was focused on the well-being of teachers, the other two focused on youth.
Mar 16, 2022 | Better Stories, Gender-based violence, Latvia
Increased support for gender-based violence survivors in Latvia To alleviate the impacts of COVID-19 policies, many initiatives have been developed by civil society organisations – NGOs, local governments, or citizens. A team of national researchers from the...
Nov 22, 2021 | Better Stories, Gender care gap, Latvia
The aim of this initiative is to support medical staff in Latvia during the Covid-19 crisis.
Sep 21, 2021 | Better Stories, Gender-based violence, Latvia
During the period of Covid-19 induced restrictions, the Latvian NGO Papardes Zieds offered video and online lessons for young people about sexual and…
