About us

To create an inclusive and diverse society where everyone has the opportunity to flourish, regardless of their appearance, affiliation, or body size.

Our mission

Our vision

We imagine a world where all bodies can live shame free and joyful lives. In such a world no human is judged by its size or body type, and the most diverse bodies feel valued, included and seen. Everybody can grow up and grow old fulfilling their full potential, without unreasonable limitations by physical or societal space.

We are the first organization in Latvia that works primarily on tackling body size and shape discrimination, weight stigma and fatphobia.

Our goals

To raise awareness about weight bias and promote the principles of body neutrality in Latvian and European society.

Create physical and emotional spaces that are accessible and welcoming to people of all body types.

To strengthen capacity of non-governmental and governmental organizations for including diverse groups and to tackling discrimination and hate speech.

To educate people about discrimination based on body weight, shape, and other aesthetic aspects, and to take action to reduce it.

Core documents

(available only in Latvian language)

Board and staff

The strength of Flourish NGO lies in the combined knowledge and skills of our board and members. When we come together - everything is possible! We are currently a team of 7 staff and volunteers with diverse expertise, including youth work, communications, art, nutrition, and advocacy.

Ieva Miltina

Founder /
Head of the Board

Aija Bahmane

Board member /
Educational outreach

Elina Zusevica

Board member /
Communications

Aelita Strelca

Accountant