In order to facilitate the search for potential partners, The Active Citizens Fund (ACF) Operator in Latvia is hosting a matchmaking event that will take place on 15th May 2020 online and would like to invite Donor countries’ (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) CSOs to participate in this event. The event is organized in the frame of the ACF bilateral cooperation initiatives.
Objective
The matchmaking event seeks to offer opportunities for Latvian and Donor countries’ CSOs to come together, share experience, discuss initial ideas for collaboration with the aim to eventually shape them into concrete joint project proposals to be submitted under the ACF regular open calls. The participants may also use this opportunity to discuss possibilities to organize bilateral cooperation initiatives under the Fund for Bilateral Relations, such as partner search visits, matchmaking events, thematic meetings or seminars.
Who should participate?
The main target group for this event are CSOs in Latvia and Donor countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) interested in cooperation in in democracy, civic awareness or human rights. CSO representatives from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway interested in developing joint projects with Latvian CSOs are invited to join the matchmaking event.
Application
CSOs should fill out the online application form by 13th of May (12.00 CET) by following this link https://forms.gle/brTFa7xDXJ2uQngg9
Information about applicants will be used to match with Latvian CSOs for face-to-face online sessions. Selection of CSOs will be based on the quality of answers provided in application.
Practical information
Fund Operator in Latvia will confirm registration to event and provide detailed technical information.
Participant CSO should be capable to communicate in English.
For more information you can download the agenda for the meeting: 20201505_Matchmaking invitation_Donor states.