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
RelativesAnda 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]

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.

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

Skadmanis worked as a lawyer for the law firms Blueger & Plaude[8] and Begum & Co Solicitors, (2008–2011) London, United Kingdom. He also provided regular market briefings titled "Doing business" to the World Bank.[9][10]

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.[11] Skadmanis was the Trustee of the Latvian-British Chamber of Commerce, with a headquarters in Bristol, South West England.[12]

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.[13]

NGO activities

Skadmanis has been supporting the NGO and Charity communities in different countries[14] and promoting the NGO sector importance among the younger generation[15] and international society.[16][17]

References
  1. "Bank of America – A First Step for Small Businesses Wanting to Support a Social Cause". bankofamerica.com. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  2. "World NGO Day, Feb. 27, was established by a millennial entrepreneur". globalyoungvoices.com. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  3. "Alliance Magazine: Inspiration and collaboration: thoughts on the creation of a 'World NGO Day'". alliancemagazine.org. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  4. "The rise of NGOs in Latvia – interview with World NGO Day founder". aid-expo.com. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
  5. "The Baltic Times: Latvia observes day of mourning, rescuers carry out last ditch mission". Baltic Times. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  6. "The Baltic Times: Riga mourns Maxima roof collapse victims". Baltic Times. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  7. "Turība University: Absolventi". turiba.lv. Archived from the original on 18 July 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  8. "Global Property Guide: Inheritance tax and law". globalpropertyguide.com. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
  9. "Doing Business 2010, World Bank" (PDF). doingbusiness.org. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
  10. "Comparing Regulation in 183 economies, World Bank". openknowledge.worldbank.org. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
  11. "A Pilot Study by the Doing Business Project, World Bank". doingbusiness.org. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  12. "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.
  13. "The Awards Ceremony of Turiba University Annual Awards". turiba.lv/en. Archived from the original on 29 April 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  14. "Islamabad: 'NGO Day' observed". thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  15. "Philanthropy - Inspiration and collaboration: thoughts on the creation of a 'World NGO Day". alliancemagazine.org. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  16. "Finland Times: World NGO Day 2014 Forum begins in Helsinki today". finlandtimes.fi. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  17. "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.
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