Objective – to strengthen and develop the concept of community philanthropy in Latvia/the Baltics, providing support for the development of existing community foundations and initiatives aimed at establishing new community foundations in Latvia’s regions.

Under the auspices of the programme, the Valmiera District Foundation and Talsis District Foundation operate as training bases and consultants offering advice on organising inhabitants’ forums and establishing new community foundations. In addition, financial support is provided to assist the operations of existing community foundations, as well as their development in accordance with special terms and conditions subject to competitive procedures. This support also aids the development of the mutual and international collaboration of community foundations and the exchange of their respective experience and best practices at Baltic level. Moreover, these community foundations are also given the opportunity to broaden their horizons and knowledge both in the West and the East, parallel to which, they are implementing educational measures aimed at developing understanding and skills in the realm of philanthropy.

In implementing the programme, the Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation is collaborating with the community foundation movement. This unites Latvia’s community foundations in order to encourage philanthropy and the participation of residents in the development of their communities. The community foundation movement is the national centre of competences in the realm of community philanthropy.