| Call for Applications: Empower – Regional Leadership Lab 2026 27–28 November 2026 Riga, Latvia Open to young leaders from the Baltic States, Poland, and Germany Empower – Regional Leadership Lab 2026 is a two-day event bringing together emerging political and community leaders from across the region. Participants will
The Business Resilience Handbook is a practical guide developed by the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation (LATO) in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia to help businesses strengthen their resilience, prepare for a wide range of threats, and ensure business continuity during
"Are You Ready for a Crisis?" is an interactive educational game developed by the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation (LATO) to strengthen public preparedness for a wide range of crisis situations. Through realistic scenarios and guided discussions, participants assess their own level of preparedness, explore appropriate responses
The Latvian Transatlantic Organisation (LATO) invites readers to explore the new analytical report “Baltic Resiience in Transformation: Trust, Belonging, and Public Attitudes under Geopolitical Pressure”, which examines societal resilience in the Baltic states under sustained geopolitical pressure. The report is authored by Dmitri Teperik, Sigita Struberga,
“From Latvia to Kyrgyzstan: Education for All” is a project implemented by LATO youth organisation YATA Latvia within the framework of the “LAPAS Connects” initiative by the Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation (LAPAS). The project aims to raise awareness about how regional and gender inequality
In November 2024, YATA Latvia organised a three-day international conference in Riga titled “The Importance of International Conventions.” The conference brought together 49 young people from Latvia, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and South Africa to explore how international conventions help protect peace, freedom, democracy, and human
YATA Latvia, in cooperation with YATA Ukraine, implemented the project “We Are Here, You Will Be Here.” As the war in Ukraine continues, the project was created to encourage discussion on Ukraine’s integration into the Euro-Atlantic space, with a particular focus on how these processes
From 18 to 20 September 2024, youth representatives from YATA Latvia visited schools in several towns and cities across the Latgale region to meet students and inspire them through personal stories about civic engagement and different opportunities for growth and development. “Latgale = Latvia” is a
28–29 November 2025 .For young leaders from the Baltic States, Poland & Germany. Ready to mix ideas, spice up leadership, and taste the change? Join the “Empower: Regional Leadership Lab” — a bold 2-day program for emerging political and community leaders who want to shape the
On October 22, during the Techritory Forum (formerly known as 5G Techritory), a panel discussion marked the launch of the new book “Cybersecurity in Latvia: Forging Resilience amidst Emerging Threats.” The event featured LATO Secretary General Sigita Struberga, who co-authored a chapter on societal resilience
From October 9 to 11, 2025, the annual Riga Conference 2025, the largest security and foreign policy forum in the Nordic-Baltic region, took place at the House of Science of the University of Latvia. The forum gathered high-level participants, including U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0l1WcC2RX8 The documentary “Unbreakable” showcases the inspiring stories of five remarkable women serving in the Latvian National Armed Forces. Through their courage, expertise, and dedication, these women not only strengthen national defense but also challenge stereotypes, proving that service to one’s country knows no gender. Their