LAPAS

Founded in 2004, LAPAS is a non-profit network based in Rīga, Latvia working on democracy & civil society, international development, education +2 more.

LAPAS (Latvijas Platforma attīstības sadarbībai) is a national platform based in Riga, Latvia, that brings together 47 non-governmental organisations working on community resilience and sustainable global development. Established as an association in 2004, it has served as the platform's secretariat since 2019. Its work covers capacity building for civil society organisations, global education, development cooperation policy, humanitarian aid and civil protection training, and sustainable development goals. LAPAS represents Latvian civil society in international networks such as CONCORD Europe, CIVICUS, GCAP and Eurodad, and runs project calls, training and public awareness initiatives such as crisis-simulation games and a global education week.