On August 23, representatives of the Italian contingent of NATO Enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia – Lieutenant Colonel, Commander of the Italian Contingent Giovanni Graziano and colleagues visited the secretariat of the Latvian Red Cross (LatRC). They expressed a desire to be socially active and to give their support to the society here in Latvia. This autumn, an activity will be organized in cooperation with LatRC to support the children of LatRC social centers.
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Representatives of NATO’s Italian army wish to be socially active and support children
24.08 2021 International cooperation
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Latvian RC celebrates its 106 Anniversary
20.11 2024 International cooperation
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.
18.09 2024 First Aid
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 …
With Swiss Support, Latvian Red Cross Enhances the Integration of Ukrainian Children
23.08 2024 Projects
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 …
Latvian Red Cross Brings Canine Therapy to Children in Ķekava as Part of the EU4Health Project
23.08 2024 Projects
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 …
EU4Health: PFA learning together with the Latvian RC
17.01 2024 Health promotion
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.
Building a brighter future: EU4Helath project paves the way for a tomorrow filled with well-being and resilience
11.01 2024 Projects
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 …