Be part of an international queer community, support Pride events and express yourself through creativity, activism and digital storytelling in Latvia 🌈
“Pride Begins” is an ESC volunteering teams project where participants join the Active Rainbow community in Riga, contributing to LGBTQIA+ activism, artistic production and community building while experiencing how Riga Pride is organised.
📌 Activity Dates
📅 21 May 2026 – 16 June 2026
📅 Application Deadline
⏳ 10 April 2026
👥 Eligible Countries
🇦🇱 Albania, 🇦🇲 Armenia, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇩 Moldova, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇺🇦 Ukraine
👥 Participants
👤 12 volunteers
👥 Activity Type
🎯 Volunteering Teams
🧩 Activities & Methodology
🏳️🌈 Support organisation of Riga Pride festival
🎬 Create audio-visual content (photo, video, storytelling)
🎨 Contribute to artistic and creative expression activities
🏛️ Participate in the Queer Museum creation
🎧 Join production and event support teams
🤝 Engage in community-building and activism
💬 Share experiences and stories in intercultural environment
🎯 Objectives
🏳️🌈 Promote LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion
🤝 Strengthen community engagement and activism
🎨 Encourage creative expression and storytelling
🌍 Build intercultural understanding and solidarity
🧠 Support personal empowerment and awareness
📎 Infopack
📝 Application Method
⚠️ Mandatory application via official form
📌 Applications outside the form will NOT be considered
📎 Application Link
🏠 Accommodation & Logistics
📄 Full details available in the infopack
⚠️ Participants must read all information carefully before applying
🎓 Learning & Experience
🎨 Artistic and creative skill development
🎬 Media production and digital storytelling
🤝 Teamwork in international activist environment
🌍 Experience in Pride event organisation
✅ Participant Profile
👤 18–30 years old (max 31 by 20 May 2026)
🏳️🌈 LGBTQIA+ or active ally
🌍 From ESC/Erasmus+ programme countries
🤝 Motivated, proactive and community-oriented
🧠 Open to intercultural learning and self-development
🗣️ Basic English communication skills
🎨 Interested in media, arts or creative production
🗣️ Working Language
🗣️ English
📎 Official ESC Link
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/50682_en
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