According to international studies, around 15% of the global population regularly engages in volunteering. In Latvia, this figure is significantly lower – approximately 6–7%. At the same time, data from non-governmental organizations indicate that more than 250,000 people take part in volunteering each year, contributing a total of around 2.5 million hours. The exact level of participation in volunteering cannot be fully measured due to the diverse forms of engagement and approaches to data…
According to international studies, around 15% of the global population regularly engages in volunteering. In Latvia, this figure is significantly lower – approximately 6–7%. At the same time, data from non-governmental organizations indicate that more than 250,000 people take part in volunteering each year, contributing a total of around 2.5 million hours. The exact level of participation in volunteering cannot be fully measured due to the diverse forms of engagement and approaches to data collection.This is stated in the informative report “Volunteering in Latvia”, which was considered and endorsed by the Cabinet of Ministers on June 2nd.The Minister of Welfare Reinis Uzulnieks emphasized that: “We often see the finish lines of the Riga…
