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Caring for Everyone – Red Cross First Aiders on Duty at the Youth Song and Dance Festival
Foto: NMPD arhīvs From July 5 to 13, one of the most vibrant and emotional cultural events in Latvia took place in Riga – the 13th Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival, which brought together more than 38 000 children and young people from all over the country. This grand event was filled not …
Latvian Pupils Show That Anyone Can Help
In May 2025, the Latvian Red Cross organized student first aid competitions across all regions of Latvia. This year, the event brought together a record number of participants – nearly 100 teams from primary and secondary schools across the country, proving that first aid is a skill students take seriously and responsibly. In Kandava, …
Delivering aid when every second counts: how Adyen and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are making a global impact
Imagine standing at the checkout, about to complete your purchase. What if, with just one click, you could help deliver life-saving aid to those in crisis? Thanks to a new global partnership between Adyen, leading global financial technology platform that helps businesses optimize their payment experiences, and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, …
Strengthening Lives, Giving Hope: A Workshop for Teachers on Suicide Prevention and Psychological First Aid for Children
On January 16–17, over 40 Latvian and Ukrainian teachers participated in an educational workshop on suicide prevention and providing Psychological First Aid (PFA) for children. The event was organized by the Latvian Red Cross (LatRC) in Riga. During the workshop, participants learned how to provide PFA to children, exploring various stress reactions, including more complex …
LatRC recently met with a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross
Foto: Ilze Salnāja, Ārlietu ministrija The Latvian Red Cross recently met with a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC located in Warsaw. Together with the representatives of Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Defence valuable experiences were exchanged. Key discussions included: Enhancing cooperation in humanitarian aid …
LatRC Representative Olha Lysenko Receives the Prestigious Flame Award for Women Leaders 2024
We are proud! On December 4, representatives of the Women`s Cooperation Network visited the Latvian Red Cross (LatRC) to personally present the Flame Award for Women Leaders 2024. In the category “For Support to Ukraine”, the award was granted to Olha Lysenko, a member of the project team at Headquarters, has been actively engaged in …
Latvian RC celebrates its 106 Anniversary
106 years ago, two days after the proclamation of Latvia’s independence, 52 well-known Latvian doctors, lawyers, engineers, and public figures established the organization Latvian Red Cross. Initially, the LatRC’s mission was to provide assistance to wounded and sick soldiers, prisoners of war, affected civilians, as well as refugees and orphans. Today, the LatRC is one …
The annual First Aid competition concludes with the victory of the Riga Secondary School No. 34 team.
On September 14, the Latvian Red Cross (LatRC) successfully concluded the National First Aid (FA) Competition. The event took place at the “Avārijas Brigāde” amusement park in the Ogre region, gathering student teams from all over Latvia to showcase their skills in providing first aid and responding to emergencies. A total of 72 students participated …