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Five tonnes of animal food donated to families and people of low-income
02.11 2020Social support
The association “Latvian Red Cross” received more than five tonnes, or 12 000 dog and cat meals, for pets of the low-income people within the framework of the “Pet Days” campaign. This was achieved with the support of “Maxima” customers and SIA ”Mars Latvia”. Viktors Jaksons, President of the “Latvian Red Cross” says: “During this dark autumn time, …
LatRC is planning new projects at the EU Domestic Focal Points meeting
02.11 2020International cooperation
On 19 and 20 October, Red Cross EU Office together with French Red Cross was hosting the first EU Domestic Focal Points meeting – attended by 41 representatives of 19 National Red Cross Societies. With a focus on national activities in care, ageing, disability, employability, integration, migration and inclusion, the event enabled participants to jointly …
Latvian Red Cross staff members and volunteers are introduced with the actual information on “Balptrep” project
23.10 2020International cooperation
LatRC staff members and volunteers joined a seminar were LatRC activities, services and projects, including project "BALTPREP" were presented.
Motivation and support for life-changing journeys
12.10 2020Social support
Hundreds of people at risk of discrimination and social exclusion have found a job or accessed education and training.
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: ICRC calls on the sides to spare civilians
28.09 2020International cooperation
ICRC is concerned about the humanitarian impact of the conflict escalation along the line of contact.
Representatives of the LatRC joins international online meeting within the project “BALTPREP”
27.08 2020Projects
On 21 August the representatives of the LatRC who are actively working for the implementation of the international project “BALTPREP"
World Refugee Day 2020: live 72 hour video “Refugee voices from around the world”
19.06 2020Migrants and refugees
On 19 – 20 June, 2020, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Representation for Northern Europe is screening a virtual event of a video exclusively produced for the occasion, streaming live and in a loop for 72 hours. This video includes testimonials and messages from refugees around the world, including strong refugee voices from countries in …
The Red Cross EU Office draws attention to the situation of refugees and asylum seekers during the COVID-19 pandemic
19.06 2020Migrants and refugees
The Red Cross EU Office draws attention to the situation of refugees in European countries during the COVID-19.
LatRC actively works for the implementation of the international project “BALTPREP”
16.06 2020Projects
On 10 and 12 June the representatives of the LatRC participated at the project "BALTPREP" group meetings.
World Refugee Day 2020: 72 hour online video with testimonials and messages from refugees around the world
15.06 2020Migrants and refugees
On 19 - 20 June, 2020, the UNHCR will be screening a virtual event for 72 hours.