To promote citizens’ knowledge of civil protection and crisis preparedness, the event ‘Photo Orientation: Safe Riga’. During this time, residents of Riga and guests of the city, especially families with children, are invited to go on a five-stop route and get to know the most important civil protection issues in practice.
“We invite you to come with your family and friends to improve your knowledge of civil protection and crisis situations. There will be a programme for children", commented Antoņina Bļodone, initiator of the event, head of the "Women in Defence", "We will support women in the Ukrainian army at the event. Together, we can both strengthen our readiness here in Latvia and help protect those who defend Ukraine today.”
During the event, the charity campaign ‘Women Protect. Latvia supports.’, which aims to help women serving in the Ukrainian armed forces.
The opening of the event will take place at: 11.00 Congress Centre Square, Krišjāņa Valdemāra Street 5. From 9:00 a.m. Registration of participants and photo orientation reference points will also be open at 11.00. The route will require an adventure mobile app called ‘Roadgames’, so participants must bring their smartphone with them.
There will be five thematic stops along the photo-orientation route, where participants will be able to get acquainted with various civil protection and crisis preparedness issues in a practical and understandable way, as well as ask questions to specialists in the field.
In the premises of the Riga City Council, participants will have the opportunity to see the shelter and its equipment, as well as get acquainted with the contents of the 72-hour bag. At the Riga State Gymnasium No. 2, you will be able to learn how the evacuation centre works, while at the Latvian Red Cross stop at 1 Charlotte Street, you will be able to learn the basics of providing first aid.
Representatives of the Latvian National Opera Association ‘Women for Defence SKUDRAS’ will help establish a family action and mutual support plan for crisis situations, while specialists from the State Fire and Rescue Service will tell and demonstrate how to act in emergency situations at the Latvian Firefighting Museum.
The photo-orientation reference points will be open until 12:00. 14.00.
The route will end at the Congress Centre Square, where it will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 13.30 Practical and creative workshops dedicated to civil protection and security will take place. Visitors will be able to get acquainted with the work of operational services and cooperation organizations, watch demonstrations, participate in activities for families and children, as well as enjoy musical performances and stage program.
All day long until the end of the event at. The information stand of the Ukrainian non-governmental organisation Zemliachky will also be open on the Congress Hall Square at 15.30. It will give visitors a chance to learn more about the ‘Women Protect. Latvia supports.” and opportunities to help women serving in the Ukrainian armed forces.
The campaign aims to provide women serving in the Ukrainian armed forces with military equipment adapted to their anatomy. Visitors to the event will also have the opportunity to participate in the creation of a camouflage network by wrapping a piece of fabric taken with them. The manufactured network will be shipped to Ukraine.
The campaign is being implemented in cooperation with the Ukrainian non-governmental organisation Zemliachky, the Saeima, the Federation of Security and Defence Industries DAIF Latvija, the National Armed Forces, the Women’s Cooperation Network and the Ziedot.lv Foundation.
You can also donate online: https://www.ziedot.lv/women-sarga-latvija-atbalsta-6028
The event ‘Photo-orientation: Safe Riga is organised by the Association for the Protection of Women SKUDRAS in cooperation with the Riga Municipality, the company Roadgames, the State Fire and Rescue Service and the Latvian Red Cross.
The association ‘Women for Defence SKUDRAS’ is a voluntary organisation whose activities are aimed at strengthening national security, educating the public on civil protection issues and promoting women’s involvement in comprehensive national defence.
More information about the event: +371 29987812 info@sievietesaizsardzibai.lv