YOUTH WORK: OUTDOOR AND ONLINE

The Association “Creative Minds for Culture” (abbreviated as CMC) is a non-governmental organization and it focuses on to promote cultural and creative development of the society.
Aims of our organization:
to promote cultural and creative development of the society;
encourage youth and students to be active citizens in Latvia and be a part of foreign cultural processes;
to promote intercultural dialogue and tolerance for cultures and cultural heritage;
Promote the development of volunteering and highlight its importance to local communities’ development.
Provide young people with the opportunity to make good use of their free time.
Provide young people with information relevant to their development needs availability.
to develop and improve competences of youngsters and students through non-formal education.
to promote the development of volunteering and to increase its importance in the development of the local community.
to develop and maintain partnerships with organizations and institutions that support youths and students’ interests.

The main target group of the organisation is youth with disadvantages – those who live in rural areas, those who are experiencing economical and social issues, those who have health problems and disabilities.

Using non-formal education methods, CMC organizes various events - trainings, seminars, camps, discussions and workshops - on topics of interest and relevance to our members, volunteers and the target group – creative performances, cultural events, active participation and promotion of cultural participation, media, healthy lifestyles, career and educational opportunities.