Santa Survila

Name Surname: Santa Survila

Country: Latvia

City: Riga

Nationality: Latvian

Background: Master's degree from University of Latvia in Finance trading, currently studying Human Resource Management in State's Social Integration Agency.

Sector: Non-governmental or Third sector

Position: Volunteer worker, project and events manager.

Company URL: http://sparniriteniem.mozello.lv



Due to a genetic disease called muscular dystrophy or myopathy Santa is in a wheelchair, but it has not been an obstacle for her to be a socially active woman. Santa works as a project coordinator for an organization called “Wings for Wheels”. This organization works for the benefit of people with reduced mobility. In addition to other activities, it organizes camp called “The Challenge” for people with disabilities. Santa also actively participates in government meetings and discussions in order to protect the interests of people with disabilities. She also works as a representative of the NGOs in the advisory board for disabled people in Riga City Council.