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Active Citizens Foundation visits Latvian Society of the Blind
Today, the Latvian Association of the Blind was visited by representatives of the Active Citizens Fund, who concluded a cycle of evaluation talks with 6 organisations that have received funding from the Active Citizens Fund in the pilot programme of long-term activity support. During the conversation we discussed how the AIF funding activities to strengthen […]
20/12/2024

Tiflotechnics in the regions
In the last month of spring, May, more than 60 technical aids were received by clients from VSAC branch “Jugla”, from Latvian Society of the Blind Jūrmaala TO and from Balvi TO. This was the first time this year that the Technical Department distributed technical aids in the Balvi Territorial Organisation of the LNB, but […]
20/12/2024
Tiflotechnics

IMANTS SMIRNOVS POETRY BOOK LAUNCH CELEBRATION
Everyone is cordially invited to the book launch celebration of Imants Smirnovs! The event will include songs with lyrics by Imants, stories about Imants and readings of his poetry. After the ceremony, there will be an opportunity to buy the book.See you on 14 June at the Strazdumuiža Club, at 10.30. 13:00 Free entry!
20/12/2024

OPENING HOURS OF THE CENTRAL SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
Opening hours of the Latvian Society for the Blind in Braila iela 3 during the holiday week. 01.05. Closed!03.05. 9:00 – 15:30 Tiflotechnics Department and editorial office of “Rosme” magazine03.05. 8:00 – 15:30 Central Board 04.05. and 05.05. the Latvian Society for the Blind in Braila iela 3 will be closed!
20/12/2024

Tiflotechnics in the regions
In April, the Tiflotechnics Unit made several trips to the regions to issue technical aids. More than 80 technical aids were issued in Cesis, Jēkabpils and Ventspils, and Tiflotekhnika was also delivered to Rezekne, the heart of Latgale. As usual, all the recipients gathered in the welcoming premises of the Territorial Organisations of the Latvian […]
20/12/2024
Tiflotechnics

LOOKING FOR A PROJECT MANAGER
Latvian Society of the Blind invites to recruit a Project Manager for for a fixed period (until 04.02.2024). Requirements for the candidate: – higher education; – Previous experience in project management; – knowledge of Latvian, Russian, English; – excellent communication and teamwork skills – the ability to organise, prioritise and plan your work independently – punctuality, […]
20/12/2024

A PERSON ENJOYS DOING SOMETHING FOR OTHERS
All are welcome at the Strazdumuiža Club on 12 May from 10:00 to 14:00. Both hairdressing and make-up artist services will be available. For those who are not very interested in getting a new haircut but would like to enjoy a nice afternoon in a pleasant atmosphere, crafts will be available. If you’re not into […]
20/12/2024

ADMINISTRATOR WANTED
The Latvian Society of the Blind is recruiting an office administrator for an indefinite period. Requirements:– professional knowledge of record-keeping;– at least 3 years’ experience in record-keeping;– excellent interpersonal and communication skills;– good skills in MS Office software;– excellent knowledge of Latvian, knowledge of other foreign languages would be an advantage;– high sense of responsibility, […]
20/12/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPENING HOURS ON 29 MAY
Due to the amendments to the Law “On Public Holidays and Days of Remembrance”, making 29 May an official holiday, the Tiflotehnika Department of the Latvian Society for the Blind, the editorial office of the magazine “Rosme” and the Central Board of are closed today, 29 May!
20/12/2024

LOOKING FOR A TEXT EDITOR
Latvian Society for the Blind invites to recruit a temporary text editor for the European Economic Area and Norway Grants 2014-2021 programme “Active Citizens Fund”project “Being Knowledgeable!” (until the end of the project – 31.12.2023) Requirements:– secondary education or university degree;– excellent interpersonal and communication skills;– good skills in working with MS Office software;– excellent […]
20/12/2024