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Active projects
- Reconstruction of Facilities in the Chernihiv Region
- Strength is in the family
- Support of the integration of Ukrainian civilians
In order to support Ukraine in mitigating the consequences of Russia’s invasion, the NGO “Tavi draugi” is continuing the implementation of the project “Renovation of the Novobikivska Secondary School and the Pediatric Department Building of the Chernihiv Regional Center for Primary Health and Social Care” in 2025. The project is scheduled to be completed by September 30, 2025. The total cost of the project is EUR 1,194,270.00, financed by the state budget of the Republic of Latvia.
During the most recent visit in March, representatives of the organization met with the construction company that will carry out the renovation of Novobikivska Secondary School and the first phase of the pediatric department building of the Chernihiv Regional Center for Primary Health and Social Care. During the meeting, contracts for the construction work were signed, as well as agreements with site supervisors.
On March 31, construction works began both at the Novobikivska school and at the pediatric department building of the Chernihiv regional center. The construction works at both sites are to be completed within three months.
During the visit, a meeting was also held with representatives of a Ukrainian law firm that provides legal services to the NGO. Future cooperation was discussed, as well as the preparation of documentation for organizing a procurement tender to select construction companies in Ukraine for the second phase of renovation works on the pediatric department building of the Chernihiv regional center.
Representatives of the NGO also met with the representative of the Latvian Embassy, Guntis Lapsa, and together they inspected the sites planned for renovation within the framework of the 2025 project.
Latvia’s support in restoring healthcare and educational institutions in the Chernihiv region is extremely important, as it will help provide residents with critically needed healthcare services, especially for children. It will also promote the continuity of general and vocational education, so that people can return to a more normal daily life as soon as possible, and children and youth can continue gaining essential knowledge and skills for life and career.
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The project is implemented with the financial support of the state budget of the Republic of Latvia, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Central Finance and Contracting Agency (CFLA).
For more information, please visit the CFLA website.
Chernihiv Regional Primary Health Care and Social Care Center Pediatric Department Building
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Novobikovsk Secondary School
The goal of the project is to create a child- and family-friendly, open, safe, and supportive environment by organizing public events in “Mācītājmuiža,” located in Prauliena Parish, Madona Municipality, within the Vidzeme Planning Region. The project aims to provide children and families with opportunities to spend time together in a quality and creative way, to encourage cooperation, mutual understanding, and a willingness to participate in joint activities, while also offering emotional and psychological support to the entire family.
The target group of the project is children under the age of 18 living in Madona Municipality.
The main activities of the project are two three-day educational sessions, with participants divided into two age groups: 7 to 12 years and 13 to 17 years, in order to achieve better results and offer age-appropriate activities and topics. Each session is designed for 20 children in the respective age group along with their accompanying adults. Each day will consist of unique sessions that do not repeat but instead develop a theme, skills, and abilities. The sessions will include a range of activities involving sports and active lifestyles, with games, orienteering, teamwork, and exercises to build physical skills.
There will also be theater and improvisation, stage speech, and performance sessions, including practical voice and movement exercises that stimulate the brain centers responsible for speech and language comprehension, memory, recognition, and the ability to learn and retain information. Literary workshops will be held to develop and promote creative thinking and writing. Psychological support groups and individual sessions will address various topics relevant to families with children, such as recognizing internal resources, emotional capacity, family cohesion, creating a supportive and motivating environment, discussing problem situations, and seeking solutions together, among others.
The expected results of the project include strengthened families in Madona Municipality, enhanced community cohesion and development, and the reinforcement of a healthy, friendly, and supportive environment. A family- and child-friendly, open, and supportive setting will be created. The project will ensure that children and young people have access to quality, educational, and healthy experiences.
The project activities will take place at “Mācītājmuiža” in Prauliena Parish, Madona Municipality, Vidzeme Planning Region, on June 25–27, 2025, and August 6–8, 2025.
The project is funded by the European Union and is being implemented as part of the European Social Fund Plus project “Creating a Family-Friendly Environment and Society,” project number 4.3.6.9/1/24/I/001.
Project implementation period: 01.06.2023–31.05.2025.
The project “Support of the professional integration process of Ukrainian civilians in Latvia, exchange of experience and information in Latvia and the Baltic States” was approved in 2023.
The U.S. Department of State allocated USD 1.86 million to six non-governmental organizations in Latvia for programs to assist Ukrainian refugees in Latvia. This represents the largest U.S. government contribution to support Ukrainian refugees in Latvia.
The NGOs were selected through an open competition administered by the U.S. Embassy for funding through the 2023 Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act. The program addresses the unprecedented refugee influx caused by Russia‘s unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
We, the association Tavi Draugi, are proud to be one of the funding beneficiaries. Within the project, we will set up and equip two mobile “Help Points“ to distribute information and provide critical services to Ukrainian refugees, as well as renovate the children’s daycare center at Ventspils iela 50, Riga.
Project purposes:
Total costs of the project: USD 298,512, where USD 249,912 of the eligible costs are covered by the U.S. Department of State and USD 48,600 are co-financed by the association Tavi Draugi.
Project location: Venstpils iela 50, Riga, and the whole territory of Latvia.