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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 …

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 …

As the crisis in Ukraine continues, Latvia has become a home for many Ukrainian families over the past few years. To strengthen the integration of Ukrainian civilian children in Latvia, the Latvian Red Cross has been continuously developing new projects and initiatives. These efforts not only provide a safe and welcoming environment but also offer …

On August 21st, the Latvian Red Cross visited the Daugmale Multifunctional Center in Ķekava Municipality, where the local government organized an event for children with functional disabilities. As part of this event, the Latvian Red Cross conducted a mental health-promoting activity—canine therapy, or dog therapy sessions. This initiative was offered to children in Ķekava as …

Responses to stress, what is and what is not psychological first aid (PPA), self-care. These are just some of the valuable topics LatRC offers hands-on learning. More information about the  EU4Health project.  

Latvian RC, together with 28 other national societies of the Red Cross, have been working together for more than a year to help Ukrainian civilians in their countries, strengthening their psychological health and, therefore, the quality of life. In the project “EU4Health – provision of quality and timely psychological first aid to people affected by …

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This weekend Estonian, Finnish, Latvian and Lithuanian Red Cross are exercising response in the event of a ship accident, which, according to the scenario, will bring almost 1800 people to the coast of Hiiumaa. The goal is to develop cross-border cooperation in case of a mass evacuation. More specifically, how to register, temporarily accommodate and …

On 14 June 2023 the World Blood Donor Day is celebrated. This years slogan is “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.” that on patients requiring life-long transfusion support and underlines the role every single person can play, by giving the valuable gift of blood or plasma. It also highlights the importance of giving …

From 31 May to 1 June, the representatives of Norwegian RC Ullensaker regional branch came on a study visit to learn more about the Latvian RC Humanitarian Aid program and social care services that NorRC has supported over the years. On the first day, the guests together with LatRC International and Public Relations, humanitarian aid …

4 international trainings in 3 different countries took place during May.