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Interreg Igaunija – Latvija project: Tartu–Liepāja Youth Connect programma

24. November, 2025
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Attēlā redzams “Interreg Estonia–Latvia” programmas logotips ar Eiropas Savienības emblēmu. Kreisajā pusē atrodas zilā krāsā uzraksts “Interreg Estonia – Latvia”, bet labajā pusē zilā taisnstūrī redzama Eiropas Savienības karoga zelta zvaigžņu aplis, blakus teksts angļu valodā: “Co-funded by the European Union”. Logotips atrodas uz balta fona.

Building skills, creating culture, and strengthening cross-border cooperation between young people in Estonia and Latvia.

Project objective

The Tartu–Liepāja Youth Connect Programme empowers 48 young people aged 14–20 from the Tartu region (Estonia) and Liepāja region (Latvia) to develop cultural management skills and gain hands-on experience in planning and implementing international cultural events. Through a joint training programme, cross-border teamwork, and practical co-created activities, Youth Connect nurtures a new network of young cultural coordinators across Estonia and Latvia.

Main activities and results

  • Joint training programme
    • A comprehensive cross-border curriculum co-created by Tartu 2024 and Liepāja 2027 experts, combining cultural management skills, teamwork, communication, accessibility, sustainability and event production.
  • 3 international joint training sessions
    • Kick-off in Liepāja
    • Mid-term session in Valga–Valka
    • Final session in Tartu, including pitching of cultural event ideas
  • Monthly local training sessions
    • Regular workshops in Tartu and Liepāja, including online components to support continuous cross-border collaboration.
  • Two co-created cultural events
    • International youth teams develop and implement at least two cross-border cultural events, showcasing the cultural landscape of both regions.
    • Creation of a cross-border youth network
    • Formation of a new generation of culturally aware, internationally minded young cultural coordinators who will continue collaboration beyond the project.

Project partners

  • Foundation Tartu 2024 (lead partner)
  • Foundation Liepaja 2027

Project duration

01.09.2025 – 30.10.2026

Project budget

The total budget is 87 410,00 EUR, of which 69 928,00 EUR is financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

This project is supported by Interreg IV-A Estonia-Latvia Programme 2021-2027 aiming to strengthen cooperation among regions across the borders of Estonia and Latvia. More info www.estlat.eu.

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