Biography:Marcis Liors Skadmanis

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Mārcis Liors Skadmanis

FRSA
Mārcis Liors Skadmanis
Skadmanis in 2021
Born (1984-05-29) 29 May 1984 (age 40)
Riga, Latvia
Alma materTurība University (LL.M.), (LL.B.), (Hon. Causa.)
Oxford University Department for Continuing Education
OccupationFounder, Entrepreneur
Years active2005–present
Known forFounder of World NGO Day 27 February – an international calendar day
RelativesAnda Skadmane (sister)
Websitewww.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

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 died 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

Skadmanis meeting Gale Brewer, President of Manhattan in New York City 2019

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

  1. ↑ "Bank of America – A First Step for Small Businesses Wanting to Support a Social Cause". https://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/community/running-your-business/general-business/blog/2018/02/20/a-first-step-for-small-businesses-wanting-to-support-a-social-cause. Retrieved 2018-02-27. 
  2. ↑ "World NGO Day, Feb. 27, was established by a millennial entrepreneur". http://www.globalyoungvoices.com/fast-news-blog/2017/2/27/world-ngo-day-feb-27-was-established-by-a-millennial-entrepreneur. Retrieved 2017-02-27. 
  3. ↑ "Alliance Magazine: Inspiration and collaboration: thoughts on the creation of a ‘World NGO Day’". http://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/inspiration-and-collaboration-thoughts-on-the-creation-of-a-world-ngo-day/. Retrieved 2012-11-02. 
  4. ↑ "The rise of NGOs in Latvia – interview with World NGO Day founder". https://www.aid-expo.com/blog/135-the-rise-of-ngos-in-latvia-interview-with-world-ngo-day-founder. Retrieved 2018-05-13. 
  5. ↑ "The Baltic Times: Latvia observes day of mourning, rescuers carry out last ditch mission". http://www.baltictimes.com/news/articles/33817/. Retrieved 2013-11-24. 
  6. ↑ "The Baltic Times: Riga mourns Maxima roof collapse victims". http://www.baltictimes.com/news/articles/33833/. Retrieved 2013-11-27. 
  7. ↑ "Turība University: Absolventi". http://www.turiba.lv/lv/studijas/fakultates/juridiska-fakultate/absolventi/82/. Retrieved 2017-02-28. 
  8. ↑ "Global Property Guide: Inheritance tax and law". http://www.globalpropertyguide.com/Europe/Latvia/Inheritance. Retrieved 2010-11-24. 
  9. ↑ "A Pilot Study by the Doing Business Project, World Bank". http://www.doingbusiness.org/reports/thematic-reports/getting-electricity/. Retrieved 2017-02-28. 
  10. ↑ "The Latvian Foreign Minister and representatives of the Latvian-British Chamber of Commerce discuss cooperation in 2016". http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/latest-news/50300-the-latvian-foreign-minister-and-representatives-of-the-latvian-british-chamber-of-commerce-discuss-cooperation-in-2016. Retrieved 2016-04-06. 
  11. ↑ "The Awards Ceremony of Turiba University Annual Awards". http://www.turiba.lv/en/aktualitates/the-awards-ceremony-of-the-turiba-university-annual-award-freedom-susceptibility-competence-has-taken-place/1791/. Retrieved 2016-04-22. 
  12. ↑ "Islamabad: ‘NGO Day’ observed". https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/287417-ngo-day-observed. Retrieved 2018-03-02. 
  13. ↑ "Philanthropy - Inspiration and collaboration: thoughts on the creation of a ‘World NGO Day". https://www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/inspiration-and-collaboration-thoughts-on-the-creation-of-a-world-ngo-day/. Retrieved 2012-11-29. 
  14. ↑ "Finland Times: World NGO Day 2014 Forum begins in Helsinki today". http://www.finlandtimes.fi/national/2014/02/27/5107/World-NGO-Day-2014-Forum-begins-in-Helsinki-today. Retrieved 2014-02-27. 
  15. ↑ "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". https://www.taichung2019.com/1062857/post. Retrieved 2018-08-27. 

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