Presentation authors Rebeka Vilka and Sanda Goldmane

Riga Rainis 8 secondary evening (shift) school.

Results of QuestionnaireBeing an active citizen

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Survey particapants are age of 16-32,

of them are

47 women and 43 men

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What is an active citizen?

*Participates in activities

*Participates in the action to defend themselves, take care of country

*Participates in volunteer work

*Participates in public events

*Takes part ir charity activities

We got the impression that pupils in the school have an understanding of what is an active citizen.

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Have you ever taken part in a campaign to change or improve something in your area/community?

*Yes: 40%

*No:60%

*Collective work

*Municipality elections for building a new playground for children

*Political elections

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Are you volunteer in a charity group?*Yes:65%

*No:45%*Charity Organisation «Unicef»

and «Help children»

*Volunteer in a group "Ghetto games", Ghetto Games are now the largest street culture and youth movement in our coountry.

* "Animal Shelter"

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* I take part in the voluntary work, because I really like dogs, but I cannot have one. Therefore I decided to help the dogs in the shelter, because they really need help. I have been doing this for years. I supply the shelter with old newspapers, blankets, food and I also take dogs for walks.

*My classmate Rudite also takes part in volunteer work, she works in children camps in summer.

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Wicch tree values do you consider most importants as an

active citizen?

* Active

* Clever

* Helpful

* Genial

* Social

* Honest

* Friendly

* Careful

* lntelligent

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Name some active citizens.* Andris Berzins is our country's

president and he wants to our country would be better and better.

* Nils Usakovs-is our capital city mayor and our school students have the impression that this person is one of active citizen because he supports animal shelters,supports childrens who are homeless and make our capital city Riga most beautiful.

* Raimonds Elbakjans -is "Ghetto Games" organizer,and he want to our young teenagers are living an active,healthy life

* Preacher Edgars Deksnis created a youth choir "Fashion".

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Thank you for your attention!

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