WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO
Here you can find out about some of the activities we've been organising, both past and present. Get in touch if you're interested in any of them!
'Creating Latvia' youth camps
The initiative "Radām Latviju" ("We Create Latvia") is a project started in 2022 by the Latvian Communities Association in the United Kingdom and the "Youth Leaders Coalition" in Latvia.
The goal of the "We Create Latvia!" initiative is to bring together and document the creative works of participants from various Latvian diaspora events around the world. These works focus on themes related to Latvian traditional wisdom, Latvian identity within and around us, regardless of where in the world we are.
We believe that each of us is part of creating Latvia! Together!
More information is available on the camp’s website: http://www.radamlatviju.lv/
Immersive women's camps
These three-day camps are dedicated to strengthening women's mental well-being, with the motto "The courage to be yourself."
They provide a safe and inclusive environment for self-reflection, emotional healing, and personal growth, offering specially tailored activities and workshops, such as various forms of therapy (sound, art, Hellinger method, dance, etc.), creative sessions, and physical activities.
At the most recent of these transformative events, 48 women participated.
Radio show
A weekly Latvian radio show that highlights inspiring community members and their stories. It connects the Latvian diaspora, celebrates cultural identity, and fosters a sense of belonging and motivation among listeners.
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga offers gentle exercise tailored for the elderly. It helps improve flexibility, reduce stress, and foster community connections, enhancing both physical and mental health. It is followed by 'juicing and jarring' session to promote socialising.
Ceramics classes
Led by experienced ceramicists with counseling qualifications, these monthly workshops combine creative expression with therapeutic guidance. Beneficiaries build confidence, reduce stress, and develop new skills in a supportive and relaxing environment.
Webinars
These online sessions make therapeutic and educational activities accessible to a broader audience. Covering topics like art therapy, constellation therapy, physiotherapy, yoga, and fermentation, they provide practical tools to support mental and physical wellbeing.
Walk & Talk
Held monthly in various UK locations, these sessions promote physical activity and social connection. They provide a safe space for beneficiaries to share experiences, reduce isolation, and improve mental wellbeing while exploring nature.
Floristic classes
This was another form of our wellbeing sessions. It was wonderful to see beautiful floral creations getting made in a friendly and supportive environment with an enthusiastic teacher.
Healthy living classes
We learnt about the importance of nutrition and how to make different healthy foods from a variety of cultures, the sushi masterclass, for example, was a big hit and very educational!
Arts sessions
We love to get creative in many different forms. Be it helping to put together an exhibition, having a go at a literature class or exploring different art styles and learning about great Latvian artists. Many of the classes are taking place online.
Family days
One of our strongest values is strong families. We organise different family friendly events, such as outdoor activities, excursions and concerts. We are also here to support the most needy families and make sure they have access to proper education, healthcare and opportunities to take part in activities.
Youth events
We believe that our youth is our future with their bright and creative ideas. We aim to create a safe space for youth to express themselves and get any support needed, especially young girls. We have created international events, where Latvian youths in the UK work on cultural projects with the youths in Latvia. We're also organising cultural and language immersion camps for children and young people.
Concerts
Being a musical nation, we love organising musical events. We recognise many local talents and give them the opportunity to grow and practice their skill on our stages. We also like to invite popular guest musicians - local and from Latvia itself.
Sports days
Every now and then we like to get together for some active family fun outdoors!
Therapy sessions
We work together with a fantastic therapist, who can help you when you're in need to get though stuff together with a professional. The therapist communicates in both - Latvian & English.
Nordic walking
Thanks to the wellbeing funding we received we were able to offer people the chance to get active and in fresh air, with nordic walking poles and tips from specialists.
Kundalini yoga
We started working with our wonderful teacher Veejay 3 years ago and continued online during the pandemic. We aim to resume in person sessions in the near future and everyone is welcome to join!
Creative English classes
We ran this workshop for a few months and it was a hit! In addition to teaching us english, the amazing teacher taught us how to create beautiful paper-rolling art works!
These sessions encourage creative self-expression and emotional release through movement. Participants explore their inner selves, improve self-awareness, and build confidence in a vibrant and supportive group setting.
Authentic dance
Radio show
A weekly Latvian radio show that highlights inspiring community members and their stories. It connects the Latvian diaspora, celebrates cultural identity, and fosters a sense of belonging and motivation among listeners.