CYANOTYPE Workshops for Inclusion and Social Integration

by revit | Aug 30, 2023 | Case studies

The Cyanotype Workshops are an initiative with a dual scope: to maintain and preserve the art and technique of cyanotypes and use the artistic activity as a tool to promote cultural and social integration, as well as social bonding and collaboration.  Cyanotype...

Story about open society concept and meaningful partnerships – case study of DOTS foundation

by revit | Jun 13, 2023 | Case studies

DOTS Foundation for an Open Society unites people devoted to strengthening the quality and culture of democracy in Latvia. Their work is worth highlighting because of their annual open-air LAMPA Conversation Festival. Over the years it has become a key...

Case study about providing empowerment and meaningful education to youth – BJMK from Latvia

by revit | Jun 13, 2023 | Case studies

BJMK or Children and Youth Music Club (Bērnu un jauniešu mūzikas klubs in Latvian) was founded in 2004 as an NGO, and then a privately owned rock-school was founded additionally in 2008. After the law of social entrepreneurship was implemented, the rock shool applied...

Sustainability in the core of social economy – case study of “Otrā elpa” charity shop 

by revit | May 18, 2023 | Case studies

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in business practices that are both sustainable and socially responsible. The charity retail industry has been particularly successful in achieving this, with one example being the “Otrā elpa” charity...