The main goal of the project: to promote an active involvement of citizens of third countries in Latvian society through a theoretical and practical approach. In order to achieve this, the association "Shelter "Safe House"" organizes and provides courses about life in Latvia.
The association "Shelter "Safe House"" started the implementation of the project on November 1, 2023, but on September 24, 2024, already the 13th group of third-country nationals – in this case people from Afghanistan – completed the integration course.
Within the framework of the project "Latvia - a country by the Baltic Sea!" the most important information about the Latvian state and legislation is provided. Information of value is given about social system, migration law, non-discrimination, health system, as well as about the history and traditions of Latvia.
Since the start of the project, a total of more than 150 people have participated in the integration courses. Most represented countries are following: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Iran, Ukraine!
It should be mentioned that, as part of the integration course, third-country nationals have visited the Riga History and Shipping Museum, the Business Incubator of the University of Latvia, the Riga Stradins University, the State Employment Agency, as well as other institutions promoting integration in the professional and social environment of Latvia.
Furthermore – the Latvian War Museum has evoked special emotions among third-country nationals, significantly expanding understanding and horizons regarding the complex twists and turns of Latvian history.
The association "Shelter "Safe House"" will continue to implement the project until August 31, 2026.
The project "Latvia – a Country by the Baltic Sea!" is being implemented with the support of the Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund for the period 2021–2027, under grant agreement no. PMIF/13.3./2023/1/04. The total project funding is €302,765.06, comprising €227,073.79 from the Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund and €75,691.27 from the Latvian state budget.
The information was prepared by: Harijs Kadiķis, public relations specialist of the association "Shelter "Safe House""; e-mail: drosa.maja@gmail.com, phone number: 22026355