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 public awareness on issues related to human trafficking, migration, and integration. These activities aim to improve inter-institutional cooperation and ensure more effective solutions to these problems in Latvia.
To effectively address the issue of human trafficking, the project includes the following activities:
- Strengthening the association’s capacity – professional training, supervision, and improvement of management processes.
- Research and advocacy – a study on recruitment processes in human trafficking, discussions, and policy initiative development.
- Public awareness and victim support – art therapy sessions, educational materials, awareness campaigns, and improvements to the association’s website.
As a result of the project, the association will enhance its capacity, ensuring the sustainable development of its operations. The developed training programs and awareness campaigns are expected to contribute to long-term public understanding of human trafficking risks and victim rehabilitation opportunities.
The project will be implemented from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026.
This news was prepared with financial support from the Society Integration Foundation using funds from the Latvian state budget. The association "Shelter "Safe House"" is responsible for the content of this news.