100 Days in the Council
100 Days in the Council
How do you talk to politicians in a way that is honest, human, and engaging? Three courageous young women from Jelgava Municipality put this into practice by creating 10 podcasts with members of the Jelgava Municipality Council! 🙌
This project became a true masterclass in communication — a school of listening, openness, and courage. The young women shared that these conversations helped them overcome fear of authority, speak with respect, and allow conversations to flow naturally, revealing the real person behind the official title.
💡 The conversations were hosted by: Baiba Strika, Katrīna Brika-Dravniece, and Eva Valtere — a heartfelt thank you to all of you for your time, energy, and warmth! 🙌
They shared:
"Before this, we thought that council members were very serious and unapproachable, but during the conversations we realized — they are just like us. With a sense of humor, everyday concerns, and a desire to do good for people."
These conversations prove that dialogue has power — when we talk with each other rather than past one another, understanding, trust, and the desire to build a stronger Jelgava Municipality together emerge. 💚
🎧 Listen to all conversations with council members:
👉 facebook.com/projektsKopdare
and soon also on the "Lauku partnerība Lielupe" YouTube channel!
📢 Read the full article with young people's reflections and behind-the-scenes stories soon on the website of the association "Lauku partnerība Lielupe."
The podcast series was created within the project "Community Participation and Cooperation in Jelgava Municipality," financially supported by the Society Integration Foundation from the Latvian state budget.