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CHARITIES
Our Approach
Charitable work lies at the heart of IWCR. We raise funds, organise donation drives, and partner with local organisations to deliver real-life support for those in need.
Learn about the charities we are supporting this year.
What We Support
Our focus includes:
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At-risk families with children,
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Young mothers,
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Seniors,
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Victims of abuse or hardship,
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People in crises (e.g., refugees, displaced persons).
Key Projects & Events
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The Annual Christmas Charity Bazaar: A major fundraising event with stall-holders from 20+ countries, live auctions, festive food and children’s activities. Proceeds support the charities we work with.
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Seasonal donation drives: e.g., the “Fall Charity Drive 2025” where donations of clothing, school supplies, small appliances were collected.
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Long-term partnerships: We work closely with partner organisations to identify specific needs (items, financial support, volunteer time) and deliver meaningful help.
How You Can Help
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Donate items for our drives (clothes, shoes, linen, appliances).
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Make a financial donation—every euro makes a difference.
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Volunteer your time at events or with our partner charities.
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Spread the word and bring friends along!
Charity Report 2025
Our charity report for 2025 is now available. Click here.
| St. Saviour's Anglican Church, RigaFor many years, the IWCR has been providing monthly financial support for the soup kitchen in Riga’s Old Town, which is managed by St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Council, a volunteer organization that serves hot food for more than 150 hungry and homeless people at no cost every Saturday. The IWCR makes a monthly financial contribution to the soup kitchen. Donated since 2010: €36,800 Bērnu Slimnīcas Fonds / Children's Hospital FoundationSince 2001 the Children’s Hospital Foundation takes care of children’s health through raising help from the public. The Foundation closely collaborates with the Children’s Clinical University Hospital on day-to-day basis and makes its contribution to ensure that the assistance available to children at the Hospital is professional, delivered in high quality and provided in an environment that is friendly to the child and its family, as well as provides continued support to individual children who need it in the post-hospital or rehabilitation period.Donated since 2023: €3,200 Biedriba Tavi Draugi - "We are your Friends"Helping those in need all around Latvia. IWCR support started when this organization grew massively in capacity and reach in February 2022 when they opened a logistics facility providing support for refugees and help for Ukrainian Soldiers, in addition to those in crises around Latvia – specifically the flooding in Jekabpils and hail storm in Tervete. Donated since 2023: €8,000 Centrs MartaA resource centre for women and children, including migrants and non-citizens, women who are victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, and children who are at risk of becoming victims of human trafficking. The center’s help varies from providing psychological help, legal counselling, help with shelter search, etc. Marta is actively fighting to enforce human rights and gender equality in Latvia. IWCR provides funding for a team of specialists helping victims of violence, including psychologists, asylum and house search help, and an administrator. Donated since 2010: €27,000 Hope For ChildrenHope for Children operates 4 crisis centers around Latvia for children from families in need and/or dysfunctional families. The IWCR supports them monthly with money for food and utility expenses. In addition, once a year, the club helps finance school supplies and new shoes. Sometimes IWCR members come and organise small activities at Bolderaja center, such as cooking, paper crafting, and playing games. Donated since 2010: €48,600 Latvian Cystic Fibrosis SocietyLatvian Cystic Fibrosis Society (LCFB) was founded in Viesite, Jēkabpils county on May 31, 2012. The Society was founded by parents of children who have children with the rare hereditary genetic disease – cystic fibrosis (CF). Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a monogenic disease with a severe course and prognosis. It is manifested by disorders of all exocrine glands and causes damage to vital organs. Donated since 2024: €2,000 Latvian Foster Family AssociationLatvian Foster Family Association aims at promoting the social inclusion of children under the care of foster parents and guardians. Their mission is to support families that raise children who have been left without the care of their biological parents. Donated since 2023: €3,300Latvian Samaritans AssociationThe Samaritan Association of Latvia is a voluntary, neutral, and independent organization that works in the interests of the general public. It is one of the largest NGOs in Latvia. Their ‘At Home Safety Button’ instantly notifies LSA of a health emergency at the home of an elderly patient. The LSA training centre is a registered ambulatory medical care and education establishment offering certified first aid, basic care, and other training programmes to approximately 20,000 trainees a year. LSA provides regular help to approximately 5,000 people every month. Donated since 2010: 26,330 Lighthouse Transitional CareLighthouse Transitional Care, based in Riga, Latvia, equips former foster youth with the tools and support needed to thrive as adults. The organization helps young adults heal from trauma, avoid cycles of homelessness or exploitation, and build healthy futures through mentorship, life skills, and community programs. Guided by a mission to show these youth they are loved and valued, Lighthouse offers a path to independent living and personal growth. Missonaries of Charity - "Mother Teresa"The IWCR gives 2040 EUR annually to support this soup kitchen, or 265 EUR per month. Also twice yearly the IWCR Charity Drive collects clothing, towels, linen and kitchen items to directly donate to this organizations community. Donated since 2010: €27,400Palliative CareChildren receiving end-of-life care. IWCR gives a small monetary donation each and organizes a toy drive the children during the holidays. Donated since 2010: €11,125 Papardes ZiedsPapardes Zieds provides information and practical support to young people, parents and educators on sexual and reproductive health and rights.Donated since 2024: €3,200 Pestīšanas armija (The Salvation Army, Latvia)IWCR supports The Salvation Army’s Refugee Centre in the centre of Riga. The centre is open every day providing care and assistance to all refugees who find themselves in Latvia. The guests have access to different activities and free psychological support.Donated since 2024: €2,400 Pink Train FoundationBreast cancer awareness organization founded and run by two-time survivor. This resource center offers education and aid in effort to support those who are or could be affected by breast cancer.Donated since 2010: €6,000 Riga Milk Formula CharityRiga Milk Formula Charity Project is a project run by volunteer Maria Rickardsson in collaboration with The Mother Teresa Sisters in Riga, Latvia. Funds are raised to purchase milk formula and if fund allows, diapers and wet wipes, which are handed out by the Sisters based on who is in greatest need of support.RMHC Latvija - Ronald McDonald House CharitiesThe children’s “Care Mobile” (CM) program has been operating in Latvia since 2010, and during these years more than 57 000 doctor-specialist consultations have been provided to children in Latvia. The CM program provides at least 5 000 medical consultations to more than 4 000 children in Latvia per year.Donated since 2024: €1,200 Rupju Berns / Bridge of HopeThis organization is based in the neighborhood of Imanta. It is a center for individuals with special needs and disabilities. They make many items by hand that are for sale to raise money for their organization expenses. Please visit their site to buy candles! Donated since 2010: €26,600 SOS Children's Villages LatviaA social charity organisation that provides long-term, family-based care for children who have lost their parents, or families that are at risk of being split up, and carries out family support programs. The IWCR provides funding for an individual program for children who have lost their parents. Donated since 2010: €27,600 |
