On 9 July 2026, the exhibition “The Courage to Be Seen” opened at Riga NGO House, showcasing artworks created during art therapy sessions.
The artists are women who have experienced human trafficking, as well as women who have found refuge in Latvia after fleeing the war in Ukraine. Their paintings and drawings tell personal stories of courage, hope and the ability to regain faith in life after difficult and traumatic experiences.
The art therapy process provided an opportunity for the women to express their emotions in a safe environment, strengthen their inner resources and gradually rebuild confidence in themselves and their future. The exhibition demonstrates how creativity can become an important part of the journey towards recovery and personal growth.
We would like to thank all the artists for their trust and courage in sharing their stories, as well as the art therapist, the project team, Riga NGO House and everyone who helped make this exhibition possible!
We warmly invite everyone interested to visit the exhibition and take their time exploring the paintings and drawings.
Exhibition venue: Riga NGO House, 161 Slokas Street, Riga.
Opening hours:
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Monday: 8:30–18:00
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Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30–17:00
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Friday: 8:30–16:00
Admission is free.
The exhibition was organised as part of the project “Sustainable Growth: Strengthening the Operations and Capacity of the Association Shelter ‘Safe House’” (Agreement No. 2025/LV/NVOF/MAC/034/L4).
This publication was prepared with financial support from the Society Integration Foundation, using funds from the Latvian state budget, within the framework of the project (Agreement No. 2025/LV/NVOF/MAC/034/L4). The association Shelter “Safe House” is responsible for the information campaign “Find Shelter in the Safe House!”