Mārcis Liors Skadmanis
 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (July 2021) |
| Mārcis Liors Skadmanis FRSA | |
|---|---|
 Marcis Liors Skadmanis.jpg Skadmanis in 2021 | |
| Born | 29 May 1984 Riga, Latvia |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Turība University (LL.M.), (LL.B.), (Hon. Causa.) Oxford University Department for Continuing Education |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2005–present |
| Founder of World NGO Day 27 February – an international calendar day | |
| 👪 Relatives | Anda Skadmane (sister) |
| 🌐 Website | www.skadmanis.org |
Mārcis Liors Skadmanis FRSA (born 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[edit]
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 Daina Skadmane 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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ↑ "Bank of America – A First Step for Small Businesses Wanting to Support a Social Cause". bankofamerica.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ↑ "World NGO Day, Feb. 27, was established by a millennial entrepreneur". globalyoungvoices.com. Retrieved 2017-02-27.
- ↑ "Alliance Magazine: Inspiration and collaboration: thoughts on the creation of a 'World NGO Day'". alliancemagazine.org. Retrieved 2012-11-02.
- ↑ "The rise of NGOs in Latvia – interview with World NGO Day founder". aid-expo.com. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
- ↑ "The Baltic Times: Latvia observes day of mourning, rescuers carry out last ditch mission". Baltic Times. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
- ↑ "The Baltic Times: Riga mourns Maxima roof collapse victims". Baltic Times. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ↑ "Turība University: Absolventi". turiba.lv. Archived from the original on 18 July 2015. Retrieved 2017-02-28. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Global Property Guide: Inheritance tax and law". globalpropertyguide.com. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
- ↑ "A Pilot Study by the Doing Business Project, World Bank". doingbusiness.org. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
- ↑ "The Latvian Foreign Minister and representatives of the Latvian-British Chamber of Commerce discuss cooperation in 2016". mfa.gov.lv/en. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
- ↑ "The Awards Ceremony of Turiba University Annual Awards". turiba.lv/en. Archived from the original on 29 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-22. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Islamabad: 'NGO Day' observed". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
- ↑ "Philanthropy - Inspiration and collaboration: thoughts on the creation of a 'World NGO Day". alliancemagazine.org. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
- ↑ "Finland Times: World NGO Day 2014 Forum begins in Helsinki today". finlandtimes.fi. Retrieved 2014-02-27.
- ↑ "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 2018-08-27.
External links[edit]
- 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
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