Mehriban Aliyeva visits “Saule” Social Development Center in Riga

Azerbaijan`s First Lady, President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO and ISESCO, MP Mehriban Aliyeva visited “Saule” Social Development Center in Riga, January 17. 

Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva was informed the purpose of this non-governmental organization established by international donors in 1995 is to assist to mentally retarded people in integrating into society. Handicrafts of people that the Center cares about are demonstrated in international exhibitions. The Organization also closely participates in civil society building.

In frame of international cooperation, the Center is closely involved in the youth international exchange projects, performs educational programmes.

Azerbaijan`s First Lady was informed about various charitable projects realized by the Center.

Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva familiarized herself with the Center and saw handicrafts here.

Then, the First Lady watched a concert performed by members of the Center.

Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva and First Lady of Latvia Lilita Zatlers posed for photographs together with members of the Center.

The first ladies of Azerbaijan and Latvia were presented keepsakes.

Notebooks were donated to the “Saule” Social Development Center on behalf of Heydar Aliyev Foundation.