Association „Aicinājums Tev”
is non-governmental organization, mainly bringing together people with disabilities, their family members, friends and supporters with one goal - encourage people of all ages with disabilities to integrate into society to make their lives better.
The society was founded in 2003. Its activities are mainly focused on
integration of people of all ages with
disabilities into society; rights and interests; citizens' organization of
leisure time and social-cultural development; promotion of employment; adult and
youth education; social services.
Society's objectives:
- integration of people with disabilities in
society and to promote their rights and interests,
- development of civil society and a positive
attitude to their effective participation in public life,
- educating members of the public, adult and youth
education,
- Socially disadvantaged person groups (people with
disabilities, youth and senior citizens) and improve their families’
quality of life and promotion of employment.
Society operates in several directions:
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Integration and Education Centre is an opportunity to acquire new knowledge and
skills or add to the various training programs.
- Day center for people with mental disabilities called "Saulespuķes" provide social skills and social rehabilitation services.
- Disabled sports club
"Sigulda" offers a range of sports activities, organizes sport events
and also participates in different sport competitions. Sports activities are open
to both people with disabilities and without.
- Daily employment center with
specialized workshops, where a variety of vocational skills are taught for all
of the members of public. Established "Creative workshop" is composed
of six studies.
In order to promote
inter-generational cooperation, developed training programs are offered to
people of different ages with and without disabilities, young people and senior
citizens.
The Society regularly hosts a
variety of events and activities, such as: Christmas Charity Concert, a charity
campaign "From Heart to Heart" and "Give joy to self and
others," New Year's Ball, the annual Society "Singing festival"
and “Sports Festival ", organize and manage annual summer camp, organize
different cultural tours within country and outside and promote exchange visits
with other organizations, engage in activities to promote volunteering and the
different branches within our organization and promote, social entrepreneurship.