Online Event to Discuss Community Resilience in Crisis Situations

Considering the geopolitical situation and proximity to the border, security and community resilience are currently particularly relevant. As Liene Pelēkzirne, the project manager of 'EUROPE DIRECT Vidzeme,' explained, to strengthen residents' preparedness for crises, discuss cooperation between municipalities and NGOs, and draw from Ukraine's experience, an online event 'The Power of Communities: Citizen Involvement in Civil Protection and Community Resilience in Crises' will take place on November 20th.

'The first part will be in English, with two Ukrainian experts sharing their experiences. We have asked them to talk about civil protection in general, crisis management, the role of municipalities in these crisis conditions, cooperation among different services, and how to best ensure the continuity of essential services.

The second part will be in Latvian, where Inese Vaivare, a community resilience specialist, will talk specifically about the role of communities in these crisis conditions, how residents can get involved, cooperate with each other, and how to ensure the functioning of society on a broader scale.'

This is according to Liene Pelēkzirne, the project manager of 'EUROPE DIRECT Vidzeme.' Participation in the event is free, but prior registration is required. After registration, participants will be sent a connection link.