The Riga Support Centre for Ukrainian Civilians was established by the Riga State City Municipality and opened on 7 March 2022, just ten days after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Centre was created as part of the municipality’s emergency response, bringing together local and national authorities, as well as non-governmental organisations and volunteers, under one roof to provide coordinated response. The Centre operates as a One-Stop Agency, combining services from state institutions, municipal departments, NGOs, and volunteers in one place. Together, they provided support for housing and other basic needs, assistance with documentation and legal procedures, psychological counselling, as well as access to healthcare, education, employment, and other essential services.
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