Marcis Liors Skadmanis
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Mārcis Liors Skadmanis | |
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Alma mater | Turība University (LL.M.), (LL.B.), (Hon. Causa.) Oxford University Department for Continuing Education |
Occupation | Founder, Entrepreneur |
Years active | 2005–present |
Known for | Founder of World NGO Day 27 February – an international calendar day |
Relatives | Anda Skadmane (sister) |
Website | www.skadmanis.org |
Mārcis Liors Skadmanis FRSA (born Mārcis Skadmanis; 29 May 1984) is a Latvian-born UK-based social entrepreneur,[1][2] and founder of the World NGO Day, annually observed on 27 February.[3]
Early years[]
The oldest of five children, Mārcis Skadmanis was born on 29 May 1984 in Riga, the capital city of Latvia.[4] Mārcis's father Jānis Skadmanis and his youngest sister lost their lives in the Zolitūde shopping centre roof collapse on 21 November 2013, when in total 54 people died as a result of the accident.[5][6]
Education[]
In 2008, Skadmanis graduated from Turība University’s Faculty of Law, and he is both a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.),[7] in addition to holding a Certificate of Social Entrepreneurship from Oxford University, Department for Continuing Education, 2017.[citation needed]
Career[]
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Skadmanis worked for the law firms Blueger & Plaude.[8]
In 2009, he received the Certificate of Appreciation for contribution of market briefings to Getting Electricity: A pilot indicator set from the Doing Business Project, the World Bank and IFC – International Finance Corporation.[9] Skadmanis was the Trustee of the Latvian-British Chamber of Commerce, with a headquarters in Bristol, South West England.[10]
In 2016 Skadmanis received an Honorary Degree (Hon. Causa), awarded by Turība University, for his contribution to International Relations and Multinational Economic Business Development.[11]
NGO activities[]
Skadmanis has been supporting the NGO and Charity communities in different countries[12] and promoting the NGO sector importance among the younger generation[13] and international society.[14][15]
References[]
- ^ "Bank of America – A First Step for Small Businesses Wanting to Support a Social Cause". bankofamerica.com. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ "World NGO Day, Feb. 27, was established by a millennial entrepreneur". globalyoungvoices.com. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ "Alliance Magazine: Inspiration and collaboration: thoughts on the creation of a 'World NGO Day'". alliancemagazine.org. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- ^ "The rise of NGOs in Latvia – interview with World NGO Day founder". aid-expo.com. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "The Baltic Times: Latvia observes day of mourning, rescuers carry out last ditch mission". Baltic Times. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "The Baltic Times: Riga mourns Maxima roof collapse victims". Baltic Times. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ "Turība University: Absolventi". turiba.lv. Archived from the original on 18 July 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "Global Property Guide: Inheritance tax and law". globalpropertyguide.com. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ^ "A Pilot Study by the Doing Business Project, World Bank". doingbusiness.org. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "The Latvian Foreign Minister and representatives of the Latvian-British Chamber of Commerce discuss cooperation in 2016". mfa.gov.lv/en. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "The Awards Ceremony of Turiba University Annual Awards". turiba.lv/en. Archived from the original on 29 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- ^ "Islamabad: 'NGO Day' observed". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ "Philanthropy - Inspiration and collaboration: thoughts on the creation of a 'World NGO Day". alliancemagazine.org. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ^ "Finland Times: World NGO Day 2014 Forum begins in Helsinki today". finlandtimes.fi. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ^ "亞洲魔法少女電力營霧峰INGO中心登場 邀亞洲女孩人權獎得主起倡議女力". taichung2019.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
External links[]
- Mr Skadmanis meeting with Dr. William F. Shija, Secretary- General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
- Mr Skadmanis's video speech at the first commemoration of the World NGO Day in Helsinki, Finland
- Mr Skadmanis at the Round Table discussion at the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, UK Parliament
- 1984 births
- Living people
- Latvian emigrants to the United Kingdom
- Lawyers from Riga
- Latvian activists
- Social entrepreneurs