Lab Futura

Training - Research - Consulting

Empowerment of migrants and refugees

We are offering training and other support measures for refugees from Ukraine and other newcomers in Latvia, with a special focus on women, children and youth.

Rural development

We are facilitating rural development though activation of local communities and implementation of innovative activities, such as sustainable tourism and remote work.

Gender equality

We are promoting equality between women and men and combating discrimination though training and awareness raising.

OUR CONTRIBUTION

Public benefit

We were granted Public Benefit Organisation status in August 2024. Public benefit activities provide significant benefits to society or a part of it.

Democratic participation

We have joined the Cooperation Memorandums of Non-Governmental Organisations and the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia and the City of Riga and Non-governmental organisations.

Society integration

We are a member of the Consultative Council of the Riga City Council on issues of social integration.

Family-friendly workplace

We have joined the family-friendly workplace movement. The goal of the movement is to promote the development of a work environment culture that is empathetic, humane and understanding.

Civil society

We are a member of Civic Alliance – Latvia, the largest umbrella organization that advocates for non-governmental sector interests in Latvia.

Working greener

We have joined the goodwill memorandum of the Latvian Fund for Nature on organizing nature and environment-friendly events.

CORE TEAM

Alise Vītola

Alise is a researcher and trainer, author of numerous training materials. Her work focuses on empowerment of women, youth and migrants. Alise is an experienced EU project manager and holds a PhD in Economics.

Gunita Ģēģere

Gunita is an experienced project manager and expert in the field of migration and integration. Has worked in the IOM and Asylum Seekers Accommodation Department in Latvia. Gunita has also taken part in EU EUAA's missions in Greece and Cyprus.

Dana Šurova

A project manager by education, Dana is a creative mind with extensive experience in performing arts and wellness industry. She is a world traveller, an experienced event organiser with exceptional service skills.

The website has been prepared with the financial support of the Society Integration Fund from the funds of the Latvian state budget. Lab Futura is responsible for the content of the website.