Meet Mitya Savelau — one of our incredible guest speakers at the Civic AF* on-site camp at Lūznava Manor last week!
@mityasav , founder of AD ASTRA Social Impact Studio ⚡️, brought an abundance of insights and inspiration to our sessions. We can’t wait to share some of his wisdom with you soon — stay tuned!
#civicaf #civicasfuture #nordicfuturevoices #resilience #youthvoices #mentalhealthmatters #creativeactivism #youthforfuture #vision2030
Meet the Visionary behind @ericasynths — Ģirts Ozoliņš (@girtses )!
We’re thrilled to announce that Ģirts will be hosting an on-site workshop at the Civic AF Boot Camp at Lūznava Manor.
Each participant will get their own synthesizer to explore, learn, and create with. Under Ģirts’ guidance, you’ll dive deep into the art of music creation and sound design, gaining hands-on experience and insight from one of the leading minds in electronic music innovation.
Get ready to make some noise — and discover the sound of your own creativity. 🎶
#CivicAF #youth #civicasfuture #resilience #nordicfuturevoices #onlineresidency #youthvoices #mentalhealthmatters #youthforfuture #creativeactivism
Civic AF | Day 4 – Thursday, Oct 23 ✨
Today’s focus: awareness, perception, and the art of mindful living.
🧘♂️ Can happiness be learned?
A mindful look at life satisfaction with Ansis Jurģis Stabingis – mindfulness trainer & psychotherapist.
👁️ The obsessive eye
Curiosity, observation & the art of seeing with Pedro Ferreira – creative director & culture strategist.
Both talks remind us to slow down, notice more, and live with intention — happiness and creativity start with awareness. 🌿
Free registration & attendance: civic-af.org/register
#CivicAF #Mindfulness #Awareness #Creativity #LifeSatisfaction #Culture #Observation #MindfulLiving #Happiness
⚡️ WE START IN TWO HOURS! ⚡️
📅 20–24 October 2025 | 17:00–19:00 Riga (16:00–18:00 CET)
The Civic AF Online Residency is almost here — five evenings of inspiring talks and real conversations bringing together voices from psychology, anthropology, design, media, and urban culture 🌍
Over five days, we’ll dive into:
✨ What it means to belong
💪 How we stay resilient and grow
💚 Caring for ourselves and the planet
🎨 Creativity in uncertain times
🎙️ Guided by Eva Johansone, moderating every talk with curiosity and connection.
💻 All sessions live on Zoom — exclusive to registered participants.
🚀 The residency kicks off the Civic AF journey — don’t miss it!
🔗 Register now at civic-affairs.org/register
#CivicAF #OnlineResidency #CivicAffairs #CreativeMinds #UrbanCulture #CommunityMatters #MindfulLiving #Resilience #CultureAndCare
Counting down the hours before the Civic AF* Online Residency kicks off!🚀
Meet Žanete Eglīte ( @zhanett ) — the author and project manager behind Civic AF*💥
She’s the heart and mind of this programme — curating incredible thinkers, doers, and dreamers to help you make the most of this online + off-site experience 🌍✨
Still time to join today’s lecture → civic-af.org/register
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💡 This Week’s Agenda
Mon, Oct 20:
17:00 | Do we still belong somewhere? Rethinking cities, communities and our place in them — Mārtiņš Eņģelis
18:00 | How to care about the world when you’re barely holding it together 🧘🏼♀️ — Ansis Jurģis Stabingis
Tue, Oct 21:
17:00 | Behind the message 🎬 — Una Rozenbauma
18:00 | What kind of creature is resilience? 💪 — Jonas Büchel
Wed, Oct 22:
17:00 | The real deal with zero waste ♻️ — Maija Krastiņa
18:00 | Power, politics & staying human ⚡️ — Linda Curika
Thu, Oct 23:
17:00 | Can happiness be learned? — Ansis Jurģis Stabingis
18:00 | The obsessive eye 👁️ — Pedro Ferreira
Fri, Oct 24:
17:00 | Inequality around us ⚖️ — Diāna Kiščenko
18:00 | Ideas for self-care: why you matter most — Māra Laizāne
🎙️ All sessions moderated by Eva Johansone ( @eva.johansone ) — connecting the dots and keeping the conversations real.
#CivicAF #CivicAffairs #OnlineResidency #MindfulCities #CreativeMinds #UrbanCulture #CommunityMatters
📌Your last call and invitation from the Danish Ambassador, Morten Jespersen!
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity — registration is open until October 19th.
👉 Register now at civic-af.org/register
#CivicAF #Residency #CivicAsFuture #OnlineResidency #CreativeCommunity #PublicSpace #ArtAndSociety #FutureThinking
✨ We’re excited to soon begin our Civic AF – Civic As Future online residency!
Get ready for an inspiring journey of creative exploration, connection, and shared learning.
The programme includes thought-provoking talks and interactive workshops — a chance to engage, exchange ideas, and shape visions for the future together.🌍
💡 Registration is open until 19 October:
civic-af.org/register/
Let’s imagine, create, and care — together. 🤝
#CivicAF #Residency #CivicAsFuture #OnlineResidency #CreativeCommunity #PublicSpace #ArtAndSociety #FutureThinking
Meet your mentor: Anna Enemark ✨
We’re thrilled to introduce Anna Enemark, Regional Director of the Danish Cultural Institute in the Baltic States!
🌍 Anna brings a wealth of experience in fostering cultural collaboration, creativity, and cross-border dialogue — inspiring the next generation of civic leaders and changemakers.
👉 Register now: civic-af.org
#CivicAF #CivicAsFuture #NordicFutureVoices #YouthResilience #NordicBaltic #CreativityAndCourage #Community
We’ve reached full capacity for our on-site residency! 🎉
Applications closed on 10 October, and we’re happy to share that our in-person group is now complete, with participants joining from Latvia, Ukraine, Denmark, Belarus, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Estonia and Lithuania.
💻 But it’s not too late to join us online!
We’re extending the registration period for the online programme, open to everyone aged 18 to 25 from the Nordic and Baltic countries, Ukraine and Belarus.
Some of the on-site workshops in Latvia will also be streamed online, so stay tuned and follow our updates here and at civic-af.org.
We can’t wait to meet you online or offline and shape the future together. 💬✨
#CivicAF #CivicAsFuture #NordicFutureVoices #YouthResilience #NordicBaltic #CreativityAndCourage #Community
Meet your mentor: Una Rozenbauma ✨
@unaunaunaunauna is a Latvian creative powerhouse whose work shines across film, advertising, and storytelling. ⚡️
Una gained wide recognition for the #iamintrovert campaign, which reimagined introversion as a strength. 🙌🏼
She is known for her candid voice, bold ideas, and playful self-irony, creating narratives that spark reflection and connection. 💭
👉 Register now: civic-af.org
#CivicAF #CivicAsFuture #NordicFutureVoices #YouthResilience #NordicBaltic #CreativityAndCourage #Community
Join a diverse group of young people (18–25) from the Nordic & Baltic countries, Ukraine & in exile for a powerful week of learning, exchange & creativity ⚡️
Online: Oct 20–24
On-site in Latvia: Oct 27–31
All costs covered except travel (limited support available)
📌More info? DM us or email info@civic-af.org
#YouthProgram #Residency #CallForApplications #CivicAF
Benefits you gain with Civic AF*
💚 Resilience | 🌍 New friends | 🎨 Creative tools | ✊ Civic skills
Apply today. It is free. Deadline 10 October.
#CivicAF #YouthForFuture #MentalHealthMatters
