Izglītības iniciatīvu centrs

Founded in 2001, Izglītības iniciatīvu centrs is a non-profit association based in Jēkabpils, Latvia working on education, children & youth, democracy & civil society +3 more.

Izglītības iniciatīvu centrs (Centre for Education Initiatives, IIC) is a Latvian non-governmental association founded in 2001. It works to strengthen Latvian civil society and the quality of education, promoting child-centred and inclusive early childhood education, teacher training, community participation and lifelong learning. Its work includes developing and running training programmes and seminars for educators, parents, municipalities and NGOs across all regions of Latvia, producing teaching methodology materials, conducting research and policy analysis, and advocating for Roma inclusion, child rights and global citizenship education. IIC holds public-benefit status and is registered with the Ministry of Education and Science as an educational institution. It is a member of the International Step by Step Association and implements projects with national and international partners.