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Art Therapy Sessions Take Place

Art Therapy Sessions Take Place "Art does not erase the past, but it gives us the strength to draw a new future. These works are not only about pain – they are about resilience, hope, and the right to bloom again in safety." In May and June of this year, as part of the project “Sustainable Growth:...

Celebrating the Summer Solstice

On 19 June, beneficiaries of international protection came together to welcome and celebrate the Summer Solstice. People from Latvia, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Egypt, and Yemen gathered to learn about Latvian Midsummer traditions. Together, we sang traditional Līgo songs and took part in folk...

Introductory Course on Life in Latvia: 2025 Statistics

Last year, the association "Shelter ‘Safe House’" continued to provide support to third-country nationals and persons in need of international protection, helping them gain a better understanding of life in Latvia. The goal of the project "Latvia – a country by the Baltic Sea!" is to provide both ...

Together with the State Police – against human trafficking

On February 2, 2026, members and staff of the Society Shelter Safe House met with representatives of the State Police Main Criminal Police Department, Organized Crime, Serious and Serial Crimes Division (4th Unit) - Valentīns Mass and Vadims Nazarovs, who specialize in the prevention and combatting ...

Visit by Representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Latvia to the Society “Shelter ‘Safe House’”

At the beginning of February, representatives of the United States Embassy in Latvia visited the association Shelter “Safe House”. During the meeting, the team from Shelter “Safe House” discussed with the guests their main areas of activity: preventing human trafficking and providing assistance to ...

A Festive Moment with the Residents of Mucenieki

At the end of the year, marking the conclusion of the training course, we celebrated a heartwarming Christmas together with asylum seekers at the Accommodation Centre for Asylum Seekers “Mucenieki” The celebrations featured a rich and joyful program: a Christmas decorations workshop, gingerbread ba...

Integration courses on life in Latvia

Society “Shelter “Safe House” (Latvia) organizes integration courses for newcomers from countries outside the European Union. The courses are intended for refugees and asylum seekers, as well as anyone who has been living in Latvia for less than five years. The courses cover the basics that are im...

Together in Summer: celebrating, making friends, getting inspired!

A month ago, at the association “Shelter ‘Safe House’”, we celebrated several occasions at once: the summer solstice, World Refugee Day, and the completion of the Introductory Course for groups who had gained knowledge about life in Latvia. The celebration brought together Ukrainian refugees as wel...

A Film for Social Change Is Being Made in Riga

The project “Filmmaking for Social Change” has reached an intense phase. A team from the Cypriot organization Step Up Stop Slavery and Malta’s Cross Culture International Foundation has arrived in Riga to produce a feature film. The film’s main character, Ahmad, has come to another country to work....

Introductory Course for Ukrainian Healthcare Professionals – Support, Knowledge and Togetherness

A specially tailored introductory course on life in Latvia has concluded, this time designed specifically for Ukrainian healthcare professionals. The aim was not only to provide practical information about living in Latvia, but also to create space for conversation, experience-sharing, and creative ...

A Specialist’s Perspective on Emotional Support in the EDGE UP Program

My involvement in the “EDGE UP” project as an emotional support person, coach, and consultant was both an immensely valuable experience and a significant professional challenge. Firstly, it was important to consider that a major part of the project’s target group in Latvia consisted of individuals ...

The Introductory Course for Medical Professionals is Successfully Underway!

Healthcare specialists who have recently arrived in Latvia from Ukraine are participating in an introductory course about life in Latvia, specifically designed to meet their needs and interests. The training takes place at the premises of the organization "Shelter ‘Safe House’" in Riga, in a locat...

A Series of Training Sessions Launched to Strengthen the Capacity of the association "Patvērums "Drošā Māja""

On March 20, 2025, the association “Patvērums "Drošā Māja"” held the first training session within the framework of the project “Sustainable Growth: Strengthening the Operations and Capacity of "Patvērums "Drošā Māja"” (No. 2025.LV/NVOF/MAC/034). The training focused on "Combating Human Trafficking...

Project launched: "Sustainable growth: Strengthening the operations and capacity of the Association Shelter Safe House."

On January 1, 2025, the association "Shelter "Safe House"" launched the project "Sustainable Growth: Strengthening the Operations and Capacity of the Association "Shelter "Safe House"" (Project No. 2025.LV/NVOF/MAC/034). The project`s goal is to strengthen the association`s capacity and raise publi...

Video: asylum seekers in Mucenieki saw the film “Flow”

It seems that almost everyone in Latvia has already seen “Flow”, some even several times. We, “Shelter “Safe House””, wanted to show the film to asylum seekers with the permission of the film-makers. Like the characters in the film, they are currently going through a long journey, at times threate...

Scriptwriting Training for Young People!

Young people (18–30) are welcome to apply for the script writing training! Three on-line meetings: 27 February, 4 March and 6 March, 5PM–7PM The workshop will be facilitated by: Anthony Mizzi (Malta), screenwriter and film director Working language: English Aim: To create compelling stories that...

Course Conclusion in Liepna

In the second half of January, an introductory course about life in Latvia successfully concluded for asylum seekers currently residing at the PMIC "Liepna". The final sessions focused on Latvia`s history, traditions, and culture and were held at the Alūksne Museum. Course participants learned not ...

Multidisciplinary approach in the integration of asylum seekers and refugees

On 2 January 2025 the society launched a new project “Multidisciplinary approach in the integration of asylum seekers and refugees”. Within the framework of the project, several activities are planned, which will facilitate faster and more successful integration of representatives of the target gro...

Newcomers learn about life in Latvia. The end of the year

Throughout 2024, "Shelter "Safe House"" organises and provides training - an introductory course about life in Latvia. The training has been attended by both asylum seekers living in the accommodation centres in Mucenieki and Liepnė, and migrants from Ukraine and other countries who have chosen Latv...

34 graduates from integration courses

Just now, 34 people have completed integration courses in Liepāja within the project "Latvia - a country by the Baltic Sea"! As the graduation coincided with the Latvian Patriotic Week, the representatives of the society "Shelter "Safe House"" prepared a special treat for the graduates and also Latv...

An overview of the activities under the project "Latvia - a country by the Baltic Sea"

As autumn is setting in, we look back in summer mood on the joint activities carried out within the project "Latvia - a country by the Baltic Sea". We have enriched each other in countless ways with third-country nationals and we know that our cooperation will continue to flourish! The project "Latv...

The project "Latvia – a country by the Baltic Sea!" of the Society "Shelter "Safe House"" attracts more of those interested

The main goal of the project: to promote an active involvement of citizens of third countries in Latvian society through a theoretical and practical approach. In order to achieve this, the association "Shelter "Safe House"" organizes and provides courses about life in Latvia. The association "Shelt...

Introductory course on life in Latvia – a new group is starting classes

On August 12, a new group started learning an introductory course about life in Latvia. In the first lesson, the lecturer, Gunta Vīksne, member of the board of the association "Shelter "Safe House"" talked about Latvia and the history of Latvia. After the lesson, the participants said that until no...

The final event of the course – a visit to the ceramics studio "Saule"

Ukrainians - listeners of the introductory course on Latvia - visited the VEF Culture Palace, got acquainted with the tradition of Latvian ceramics, and also tried their hand at making dishes and whistles! The visit to the studio was a special surprise event due to the day of certification and endin...

Exciting and valuable lessons for those who have recently been to Latvia!

Exciting and valuable lessons for those who have recently been to Latvia! The association "Shelter "Safe House"" invites third country nationals to an introductory course on life in Latvia. Free of charge! Nine exciting lessons, several of them in the form of excursions! Let`s go to Riga Stradi...

Introductory Course for Those Who Have Recently Arrived in Latvia!

The association "Shelter "Safe House`" invites third-country nationals to an introductory course (a cycle of 9 lessons) about life in Latvia. We will start a morning/daytime group in Russian on June 3 at 11:00 AM. Don’t miss out! Register by calling +371 20 179 483, clicking the link https://t.ly/...

First knowledge of Latvian history

As part of integration classes, asylum seekers attend the Latvian National History Museum. The tour is led by Gunta Vīksne, expert of the association "Shelter "Safe House"". Gunta is not only a lawyer, but also a history teacher. Years of experience in working with immigrants allow her to pinpoint ...

World Refugee Day Event at “Shelter “Safe House””

On June 20, World Refugee Day is observed globally. We invite you to remember that a humane attitude towards refugees and asylum seekers is not just the responsibility of state institutions and NGOs. Every member of society should be aware that a person remains a person, regardless of their country ...

"Feel Good in Latvia!" – An Event Dedicated to World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day is celebrated on June 20, but the NGO "Shelter “Safe House"” invites you to an event on June 18 at 4:30 PM on Lāčplēša Street 75! The theme of the event is "Feel Good in Latvia!" We strive to make Latvia a safe home for those in need of refuge, to help people feel comfortable and ...

Asylum Seekers in Liepna Learn About Life in Latvia

On November 1, 2023, the association “Shelter “Safe House”” launched the project “Latvia – A Country by the Baltic Sea!” The aim of the project is to promote the involvement of third-country nationals in Latvian society. To achieve this, the association organizes and provides introductory courses on...

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