Marcis Liors Skadmanis

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]

Mārcis Liors Skadmanis

FRSA
Born (1984-05-29) 29 May 1984
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
RelativesDaina Skadmane (sister)
Anda Skadmane (sister)
Maija Skadmane (sister)
Rūta Skadmane (sister)
Websitewww.skadmanis.org

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 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]

Awards

In 2003, he achieved a gold medal at the 9th Latvian Environmental Project Olympiad, held annually in Latvia since 1995. The same year, he achieved a diploma at the 11th International Environmental Project Olympiad (INEPO) in Istanbul, Turkey. INEPO is a yearly international competition related to sustainability and the environment.[7]

His other achievements include being awarded the Society Unity Prize ‘For Contribution to Promoting Equal Opportunities’, for which he currently remains the youngest ever recipient at the age of 23.[8]

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.),[9] in addition to holding a Certificate of Social Entrepreneurship from Oxford University, Department for Continuing Education, 2017.

Career
Marcis meeting Gale Brewer, President of Manhattan in New York 2019

Skadmanis worked as a lawyer for the law firms Blueger & Plaude[10] and Begum & Co Solicitors, (2008–2011) London, United Kingdom. He also provided regular market briefings titled "Doing business" to the World Bank.[11][12]

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.[13] Skadmanis was the Trustee of the Latvian-British Chamber of Commerce, with a headquarters in Bristol, South West England.[14]

In 2016 Skadmanis received an Honorary Degree (Hon. Causa), awarded by Turība University, for his outstanding contribution to International Relations and Multinational Economic Business Development.[15]

In 2017 he was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.[16] Following the official meeting with Yi-Ying Lin, Deputy Mayor of Taichung City, Taiwan, Skadmanis was officially appointed as the International consultant of INGO Center of Taichung City Government in 2018.[17] Skadmanis is the board member of the Israeli Fintech company and Holding company which is committed to developing new and innovative lifestyle and hospitality brands in the UK.

NGO activities

Skadmanis has been supporting the NGO and Charity communities in different countries[18] and promoting the NGO sector importance among the younger generation[19] and international society.[20][21]

International Day
World NGO Day
Main article: World NGO Day

It was in the midst of the global and Eurozone financial crisis of 2009, when Marcis was just 24, his determination to improve the lives of the world’s citizens led him to establish World NGO Day.[22][23]

Marcis with Sarah, Duchess of York at Lancaster House, London 2017

World NGO Day (27 February) is a recognised international calendar day and annually marked by the UN, EU, country leaders, city mayors, NGOs, corporates and the global community.[24] This international day was created to recognise the NGO sector’s importance, value to society and all the individuals involved worldwide, that dedicate their time to their cause.[25] First time it was marked by various international leaders in 2014 and hosted by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. Under Marcis leadership World NGO Day acclaim has grown significantly and it is annually marked in more than 90 countries across the globe.

Honorary Medal of World NGO Day

The Honorary Medal of World NGO Day is a private international award and presented annually on 27th February by Marcis Liors Skadmanis.[26] The award was created in 2019. This Medal is awarded to Mayors, Heads of counties, Governors and NGO leaders for achievement in the promotion and support of Sustainable development of NGO (Nonprofit organization) sector; have made a significant positive impact on local NGO, non-profit sector; or raised awareness of the international day of NGOs - World NGO Day (27 February) in their city, county or country.[27]

Recipients

27 February 2020

Holocaust Studies

Riga Ghetto List

During 2003 to 2008 Marcis provided financial support and did fundraising for the remarkable study of the Holocaust "Riga Ghetto List (1941–1943.)" done by Tamara Zitcere. Zitcere's research was a unique Holocaust study in its scope and content.[31][32] In 2007 he was awarded the Society Unity Prize ‘For Contribution to Promoting Equal Opportunities’ for his support to Holocaust studies "Riga Ghetto List".[33]

In 2011, Mr Skadmanis handed over 680 testimony forms of "The Central Database of Holocaust Victims' Names" to Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, Israel. All the 680 testimony forms were filled out by Zitcere based on here research about each jewish victim in Riga Ghetto.[34][35]

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