From 19 to 23 April, Izabella Džeriņa, Volunteer Coordinator at the foundation “Nodibinājums Liepāja 2027” (Liepāja 2027), took part in the international training course “Mental Health in Long-term Volunteering – Healthy Volunteers & Healthy Coordinators” in Leipzig, Germany.
The training focused in depth on strengthening the professional competences of volunteer coordinators, with particular emphasis on resilience to stress, its management, and a sensitive approach in their work. Practical pedagogical tools were also introduced for everyday use, helping to ensure the wellbeing of both volunteers and the wider team.
Given that international volunteers from the European Solidarity Corps programme will be hosted in Liepāja in the second half of this year and throughout 2027, this experience is especially valuable. The knowledge and methods gained will be applied in practice, fostering high-quality support, sustainable cooperation, and a positive environment for both volunteers and the team.
In February this year, the Liepāja 2027 volunteer programme “Mission (un)rest” welcomed new members, bringing the team to a total of 172 volunteers. The programme’s activities will continue until the end of 2027, so we encourage everyone to follow updates on the available opportunities for involvement.
On Friday, 29 May, at 17:00, the contemporary art exhibition “At Ease!” will open at the storefronts of 36/38 Graudu Street in Liepāja, where it will remain on view until 29 June. Organised by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, the exhibition brings together artworks that explore creative practices of peacebuilding.
On Wednesday, April 29, as part of the Liepāja 2027 activities, a Culture Breakfast was held at the Vērgale Culture Center, South Kurzeme region. During this event, at the participants’ proposal, the focus was on community involvement in event planning and organization, as well as volunteer participation in the event process.
Marking Europe Day, on May 9, 2026, a research presentation will be held at the Kuldīga Art House. The event will also serve as a shared experience and an open conversation about how we, local Europeans, imagine our lives, our society, and our future. The research was developed by Democracy Foundation as part of the programme “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027.”
