https://migracija.lv/en/tags/integr%C4%81cija/Recent content in Integrācija on Migration ⇄ LVHugo -- gohugo.ioeninfo@migracija.lv (LU Filozofijas un socioloģijas institūts)info@migracija.lv (LU Filozofijas un socioloģijas institūts)Institute of Philosophy and Sociology University of Latvia, 2014–Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://migracija.lv/en/posts/2026-displaced-ukrainians-civic-engagement-latvia/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000info@migracija.lv (LU Filozofijas un socioloģijas institūts)https://migracija.lv/en/posts/2026-displaced-ukrainians-civic-engagement-latvia/<p>The article details the establishment of 14 Ukrainian–founded NGOs and the creation of municipal coordinator positions to advocate for community needs. These activists have organized «native–language» classes, legal advice, and childcare while engaging in national debates on the education system. However, researcher also addresses the obstacles to sustaining this momentum, including the shift toward equal competition for state grants and the potential erosion of the community as individuals return home or relocate. The concluding question is if this model of engagement can be transferred to other migrant groups in the region.</p> <p>Read the full article at <a href="https://hromada.network/how-displaced-ukrainians-turn-their-desires-for-action-into-civic-engagement-in-latvia/?ref=migracijalv">HROMADA network website</a></p>