Within the framework of the social and economic inclusion programme, 5 lessons in total were organised for the project’s target group; during these lessons, it was possible to obtain knowledge about Latvia, the state system, history, culture and traditions, practical information about Latvia and services, information about integration into the society, non-discrimination principles, communication and religious differences, decision making, sense of time, housing market, employment facilities, education system and education acquisition opportunities, available leisure activities, healthcare system, social security network and social support system in Latvia. Within the framework of the entire training course, lecturers of the society along with participants of the lessons analysed also different specific situations and searched for practical solutions thereto. During the training, the representative of the Ombudsman’s Office provided information to trainees as well.
The largest interest and the most questions within the framework of the introductory course were about residence permits, employment, opening a bank account, searching for a flat.
In order for the education of representatives of the target group on the subjects of the training programme to be purposeful, both the mastering of theoretical knowledge and application of obtained knowledge in practice were ensured during the lessons, using different formal and informal methods of education.
During the lessons, the inclusion of children in training was organised in separate groups.
To familiarise asylum seekers with the possibilities of obtaining new education and undergoing re-qualification, a special educational visit to the training centre BUTS was organised. During this visit, the target group was ensured of an opportunity to become acquainted with education and employment possibilities, as well as to receive answers to questions of concern.
At the end of the training course, trainees went to an educational tour to the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, during which they had an opportunity to get a comprehensive, in-depth and visual insight into the history of Latvia and Riga.
During the entire training course, high-quality communication with the participants of the training course was ensured by Arabic, Tigrinya, Kurdish and Dari speakers.
The goal of the project "The Support Actions for Persons under International Protection" launched on 1 July this year is to provide the training courses and information events corresponding to the needs of the persons under international protection, promoting their integration in the Latvian society. The project will be implemented until 31 December 2017.
"The Support Actions for Persons under International Protection" project within Asylum, Migration and Integration Foundation is performed by Society “Shelter “Safe House””. The project is co-financed by the European Union. Grant Agreement No. PMIF/9/2016/1/03.
Information was prepared by: Rasa Salina (Rasa Saliņa), Communications and Social Media Expert, e-mail: rasa.salina@gmail.com
