Migrants and refugees

In 27 March 2019 in The European Union House in Riga the Latvian Red Cross (LatRC) organised an international conference  “IntegRIGAtion: Humanity as integration tool”. The aims of the conference was: to identify the importance and practice of different integration activities in inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers (RAS) in local society; to give an …

During March 2019, integration activities organised by Latvian Red Cross (LatRC) within the international Red Cross project “AVAIL- Amplifying the voices of asylum seekers and refugees for integration and life skills” are continuing. On 1 March 2019, refugees and asylum seekers together with their mentors went to a puppet show and watched the play about …

On 18 August 2018, the Latvian Red Cross within the international project “AVAIL- Amplifying the voices of asylum seekers and refugees for integration and life skills” organised visit to the Zoo where an informative lecture about Latvia’s nature and its animals was organised. Participants, especially children and youngsters, where very happy to visit the Zoo, …

Published: 08.11.2018. On October 30, within the premises of the Latvian National Library (LNL), was held the closing event of the campaign “My 100 Voluntary Work Hours for Latvia” organised by the Latvian Red Cross (LatRC). During the event were congratulated 54 most active participants of the campaign who came to the event (total number 62) …

During the last two months, all partners hosted National Workshops which were organized to have a discussion in order to identify the needs, structures and measures to prepare and reach older people in emergencies and disasters. The aim was to bring together experts from the health and social sector and the field of disaster management …

Latvian Red Cross invites YOUNG AND BECOMING PARENTS to participate in educational activities! The planned sessions in APRIL are: Date Themes 23rd April at 10:00-12:00 A session “A Set for Modern Mothers” pressure of the modern society; changes in the psyche of a mother; psychological complexes; other possible problems and changes. A creative session “Preparation …

Published on 20.11.2018. Today, 100 years ago, in 20 November, 52 Latvian doctors, layers, engineers and public servants well known in society signed a protocol for establishing the Latvian Red Cross national society.  And now, after the century, we are proud of all the good and significant things the Latvian Red Cross volunteers and staff …

On 24 October 2018, the Latvian Red Cross within the international project “AVAIL- Amplifying the voices of asylum seekers and refugees for integration and life skills” organised a cinema visit and lunch for all participants after the movie. Before going to the cinema, refugees together with LatRC staff members chose a movie, which they would …

On 15 November 2018, the Latvian Red Cross (LatRC) within the international project “AVAIL- Amplifying the voices of asylum seekers and refugees for integration and life skills” organised an event “Latvia’s and Latvian Red Cross` 100 year anniversary”. It was organised together with asylum seekers and refugees, who made traditional meals of countries of their …

Latvian Red Cross invites YOUNG AND BECOMING PARENTS to participate in educational activities! The planned sessions in APRIL are: Date Themes 23rd April at 10:00-12:00 A session “A Set for Modern Mothers” pressure of the modern society; changes in the psyche of a mother; psychological complexes; other possible problems and changes. A creative session “Preparation …

The Latvian Red Cross invites YOUNG AND BECOMING PARENTS to participate in educational activities! The planned sessions in APRIL are: Date Themes 16th April at 17:00 – 19:00 Session on breastfeeding: benefits of breastfeeding; when and how to start breastfeeding correctly; the most frequent problems of breastfeeding (shortage of milk, lactostasis, mastitis, wrong postures); the most frequent …

The on-line training application “Worst Case Hero” was expanded and adapted for use in six countries within the Aware & Resilient project that aims at improving disaster preparedness by sharing information, strengthening communities and acting together. It allows players to learn about preparing for three different disaster scenarios: Flood, Power Outage and Flu Pandemic and …