Lithuania

House of Europe

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Odminių street 12
01122 Vilnius
Lithuania

Telephone
+370 686 17517
E-Mail
zilvinas@eurohouse.lt
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Media
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information
NGO "House of Europe" consists of a board (3 members) and a bureau (1 full-time and 4 part-time employees). Actively working in spheres of non – formal, civic education and public awareness raising since 1999, it has a wide range of partners from governmental (Ministries of Education and Science, Foreign Affairs) and non – governmental (different national NGO platforms) sectors, as well as national and regional media houses. Concerning thematic aspects of projects already carried out, “House of Europe” has valuable experience while working with topics in connection with Lithuania’s integration into the European Union and its’ transitional experience. During last years, our organization found itself more and more involved in projects with a global dimension, nurturing EU – citizenship and working with development education and awareness raising. Concrete projects: Media4Development; I Know Who I Vote For; Model European Parliament Lithuania. Main sources for our funding are EU funded projects.
Mission and Objectives

Our main goals include raising awareness about European and global processes and empowering active citizenship through various trainings, seminars, public campaigns and research. We have a lot of experience and are highly interested in international cooperation with other NGOs, public institutions, media and other social partners.

Main Projects / Activities

Media4Development (2015 - 2017) is a cooperation between organisations from five new EU member states and two NGOs from old member states. The project intends to give journalists from new member states a chance to learn more about global challenges and development cooperation. Lasting three years, the project will enable journalists to attend thorough trainings and workshops to be able to cover global issues in their work; policy-makers will be invited to round-tables and given updates about development issues through bulletins; the public will be made more aware of EU development cooperation though public events and activities etc.
"I Know Who I Vote For" (2015 - ongoing) is an initiative of Lithuanian youth for transparent and knowledge - based voting. Project consists of roundtables with politicians and monitoring of electoral campaigns at the national and local level.  
Model European Parliament (MEP) Lithuania (2003 - ongoing) seeks to educate students about the European Union and current political and social issues in Europe by giving them high quality opportunities to meet and work with their contemporaries from all over Lithuania and/ or EU countries while recreating the work of the European Parliament. "House of Europe" is the official national MEP coordinator appointed by Ministry of Education and Science. 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

While working with the aforementioned international project "Media4Development", we started building a network of journalists, NGO activists and private partners interested in further work in developing countries. Some of them already belong to ALF network and some do not, therefore we think that we could successfully act as intermediaries widening ALF network and linking different stakeholders. On one hand, we could introduce Lithuanian media, private enterprises and our partner NGOs with opportunities to work with organizations from the Mediteranean region provided by the foundation. On the other, we could as well help the Lithuanian ALF network to have a more substantial impact in the Lithuanian society, especially through our media partnerships. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

As it was already mentioned, development cooperation and development education are at the top of our priority list. During the first year of  "Media4Development" project it became obvious that to carry our activities properly we need a strong network of lecturers, trainers, partner organizations etc. For that reason, we indulged into research and came to a conclusion that ALF is the network for us not only from a practical standpoint, but value - wise, as well.  What is more, acting as the main network for civic EuroMed cooperation ALF also complements activities that we have already carried out and are planning to do in the near future (documentary about Syrian migrants Lebanon, journalists' study visits to Palestine etc.)  

Contact (1) Full Name
Mr. Žilvinas Švedkauskas
Job Title
Project coordinator
Head of the organisation
Ms. Judita Akromiene

Human Rights Voice Lithuania

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Pasvalio g. 13
41132 Biržai Lithuania
Lithuania

Telephone
+37065568570
E-Mail
info@ztbalsas.lt
E-Mail (2)
giedre.semyte@ztbalsas.lt
E-Mail (3)
agne.vitkute@ztbalsas.lt
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2018
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information

Žmogaus teisių balsas (Human Rights Voice Lithuania) is a think tank dedicated to educating the public about human rights in Lithuania and the world, conducting research and making recommendations for improving the human rights situation. Organization is governed by director. It is supported by 9 volunteers and collaborates with partners from NGO sector, academics and governmental institutions. Sources of funding contain grants funded by European Commission, fees for researches and seminars. The organisation activities include research projects, cusultations, seminars and advocacy for human rights. Main partners are NGOs from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Germany and Bulgaria.

Mission and Objectives

To employ legal knowledge and experience to strengthen human rights situation. Share human rights education tools and measures with other organisations and intitutions.

Main Projects / Activities

Anne Frank Youth Network implementation and coordination in Lithuania. (human rights education). Human Rights Guide - coordination in Lithuania. zmogausteises.lt (human rights news portal) coordination.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Human Rights Voice Lithuania will contribute to the Network through human rights education and reserach, human rights communication skills and experiance.

Contact (1) Full Name
Giedrė Šėmytė
Head of the organisation
Giedrė Šėmytė
Contact (2) Full Name
Agne Vitkute
Job Title (2)
coordinator

Institute of Asian and Transcultural studies at Vilnius University

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Universiteto Str. 5, Vilnius
01131 Vilnius
Lithuania

Telephone
(+370 5) 2687256
Fax
(+370 5) 2687256
E-Mail
kristina.garalyte@fsf.vu.lt
E-Mail (2)
kristina.garalyte@fsf.vu.lt
E-Mail (3)
kristina.garalyte@fsf.vu.lt
E-Mail (4)
kristina.garalyte@fsf.vu.lt
Mobile Phone
+37068695912
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. Research
General Information

1. Structure consists of Administration (3 people), Teaching Staff (22), Researchers (9), Visiting Staff (7); 2. 94019 EUR per 2006; 3. Governmental and project funding; 4. Studies, research, academic projects, seminars and conferences; 5. Respective institutions (Departments/Institutes of Asian and Middle East and African Studies) in foreign countries; Diplomatic representatives; Governmental and Non-governmental Institutions.

Mission and Objectives

 The Institute of Asian and Transcultural Studies is the largest and most diverse academic establishment in Lithuania and the other Baltic states that focuses on Asian and Middle Eastern cultures and societies. The mission of the Institute is to prepare specialists of Asian and Middle Eastern cultures with intercultural and transregional competencies who could contribute to fostering an informed, open and tolerant society. We seek to conduct high-quality research, ground our educational practice in research processes and educate specialists capable of understanding and acting in multicultural contexts.   

Main Projects / Activities

 

The Institute conducts research and studies in two main fields – Cultural Studies and Anthropology, providing an understanding of transcultural phenomena from a cross-cultural perspective. Extensive studies of the histories, cultures, philosophies, religions, arts, and literatures and contemporary issues in Asia are complemented by anthropological fieldwork conducted in India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, China, Mongolia, Eastern Siberia, Jordan, Iran, Lebanon, and other sites.

The Institute operates three study programmes: BA in Asian Studies (Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, and Indian and South Asian Studies), MA in Modern Asian Studies and PhD in Ethnology.

The Institute’s staff are engaged in various academic activities: implement national and international research projects; conduct translations of classical Asian texts; organize academic events such as conferences, seminars, discussions, expeditions and summer schools; provide consultations for governmental institutions and business enterprises; comment on various Asia-related issues in media platforms.

Within the Institute, the School of Asian Languages offers beginner and advanced courses in Arabic, Persian, Hindi, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Turkish and Karaim languages for the general public.

 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

With our experience

Contact (1) Full Name
kristina.garalyte@fsf.vu.lt
Job Title
Head of organization
Head of the organisation
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristina Garalytė
Contact (2) Full Name
Assist. Prof. Dr. Karina Simonson

International Conference "Contemporary problems of contemporary children: from cyberbullying to self-harm"

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Invitation to the conference. Explanatory text in the paragraph below

VšĮ EDUKACINIAI PROJEKTAI invites all specialists working with youth (teachers, social workers, youth workers, educational support professionals, representatives of parents' organizations, and others) to participate in the conference Contemporary problems of contemporary children: from cyberbullying to self-harm, which will be held in Šiauliai (Lithuania) on the 31st of March, 2023.

From this conference you can expect:

  • Presentations on adolescent mental health, addictions, bullying, and other topics;
  • Local and international experiences of (cyber)bullying and hate speech prevention;
  • Practical workshops to test some methods;
  • The most innovative methods of overcoming contemporary issues: VR, mobile apps, serious games, etc.

Each participant has to register for the conference and for two different workshops.

Registration to the conference (registration form in Lithuanian): shorturl.at/lyF07

Registration for the first workshop (14:00-15:00) (registration form in Lithuanian): shorturl.at/goyF1

Registration for the second workshop (15:00-16:00) (registration form form in Lithuanian): shorturl.at/mqF02

The conference will take place LIVE at the following address: Draugystės pr. 25, Šiauliai (Restaurant "Žemaitis") and participants will get certificates of attendance. Participation is free of charge.

International Cultural Programme Centre

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Z. Sierakausko 15
Vilnius
Lithuania

Telephone
+37052405624
Telephone (other)
+370 5 2312639
Fax
+370 5 2609425
E-Mail
rutai@koperator.lt
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
The International Cultural Programme Centre is a budgetary institution which was established in 2008 by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. The International Cultural Programme Centre has taken over the primary responsibilities of the European Cultural Programme Centre and the Media Programme Office. The centre coordinates Lithuania’s participation in the EU programmes „Culture 2007“ (2007-2013), „Media 2007“ and „Europe for Citizens“ (2007-2013), as well as promotes Lithuanian art abroad.
Mission and Objectives

The centre’s mission: To increase the international competitiveness of Lithuania’s cultural and creative industries and contribute to the climate of forming a cultural policy by implementing cultural projects.
Goals
• That more people would know that Lithuania is a country where high-quality and innovative cultural projects are done;
• That more cultural operators would become initiators of EU-implemented and other international projects or equal participants.

Main Projects / Activities

*Various conferences, seminars, educational programs aimed to improve knowledge and readiness of Lithuanian artists' to use EU cultural programs' financial mechanisms.
*Organization of expositions, theatres' and orchestras' tours of Lithuanian artists' abroad.

Contact (1) Full Name
Rūta Nanartavičiūtė

International ERASMUS+ project MAGIC OF FRAME (cooperation of Hungarian and Lithuanian networks of ALF together with partners from Netherlands and Bulgaria)

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'' . . . The documentary of the Circle created beautiful conversations and moments of recognition and experiences among the students. Brotherhood, relationships, poverty, racism, and role models were all discussed. It was a beautiful thing for me to see how students with completely, different backgrounds started talking to each other about the lack of good role models or the importance of recognition of a father figure in the family. Unfortunately, when I was growing up, these conversations were still taboo

Participation in the project MAGIC OF THE FRAME with partners from Hungary (Palentir organization - also a member of ALF network in Hungary), Netherlands and Bulgaria for Youth centre Babilonas (Lithuania) creates many magic moments discussing, sharing, creating, laughing and learning).

'' . . . The documentary of the Circle created beautiful conversations and moments of recognition and experiences among the students. Brotherhood, relationships, poverty, racism, and role models were all discussed. It was a beautiful thing for me to see how students with completely, different backgrounds started talking to each other about the lack of good role models or the importance of recognition of a father figure in the family. Unfortunately, when I was growing up, these conversations were still taboo. I am happy that this is a project that creates a safe space for the younger generation to discuss their issues.''

Išminties erdvė, VšI

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Rugių g.18-27
11203 Vilnius
Lithuania

Telephone
+370 648 98034
E-Mail
jolantaspudiene@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
regina.cesnuleviciene@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
jurgitavilmante.jazbutyte@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+370 648 98034
Mobile Phone (other)
+370 820 85162
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2016
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information

Non - formal education in children's centre

Mission and Objectives

The children's centre develops, manages and pioneers a variety of community initiatives and services aimed at enabling children, young people, and  families to realise their full potential.      

Main Projects / Activities

Children's centre ,, Išmintingieji,, and children's centre ,, Ateities vaikai,,

Contact (1) Full Name
Jolanta Spudienė
Job Title
projects manager
Head of the organisation
Tadas Spudas
Contact (2) Full Name
Regina Česnulevičienė
Job Title (2)
social worker

Juozo ir Alfonso Keliuočių palikimo studijų centras

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Nepriklausomybės aikštė 16
Rokiškis
Lithuania

Telephone
8 458 51502
Fax
8 458 52656
E-Mail
alicijam@rokiskis.rvb.lt
E-Mail (2)
alicija29@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
8 687 16104
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Heritage
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information
Asociacijos statusą turinti nevyriausybinė organizacija, kurioje yra 10 visuomeniniais pagrindais dirbančių narių. Aukščiausias organas- visuotinis narių susirinkimas, tarp jų- taryba.Organizacijai vadovauja pirmininkas. Struktūroje yra pirmininko pavaduotojas, finansininkas ir sekretorius. Partneriai- kultūros sektoriaus NVO, valstybinės įstaigos, savanoriai, savivaldybė. Metų biudžetas- 13680 € . Finansavimo šaltiniai- savivaldybės, valstybės, fondų, privačios ir kt. lėšos.Kultūrinės veiklos projektai teikiami į Lietuvos Kultūros ministerijos programas, leidybos projektai teikiami Spaudos, radijo ir TV rėmimo fonui, kiti- savivaldybei. Organizacija kasmet teikia Juozo Keliuočio literatūrinę premiją.
Mission and Objectives

1. Rengti ir realizuoti kultūrinius, švietėjiškus, kultūros paveldo projektus;
2. Aktyvinti pilietinės visuomenės , vietos bendruomenės kultūrinių iniciatyvų plėtrą.
3. Plėtoti kraštotyros veiklą, saugoti , identifikuoti, tyrinėti J. ir A. Keliuočių kūrybinį, memorialinį palikimą.
4. Vykdyti leidybinę veiklą. Leisti Rokiškio krašto kultūros žurnalą.
5. Bendradarbiauti su kraštiečiais, tyrinėti išeivijos lietuvių kūrybinį palikimą.
6. Skatinti kultūrinės veiklos savanorystę.
7. Organizuoti kultūrinio pobūdžio renginius,

Main Projects / Activities

Tęstinis leidybos projektas" Romuvos keliais" . Jo veiklose realizuojami krašto paveldo tyrinėjimai, užsienio lietuvių veiklos apžvalgos,rašytojo, Lietuvos žurnalistikos pradininko, kraštiečio Juozo Keliuočio gyvenimo , mokslo, kūrybos laukas Prancūzijoje. Projektas aktyvina tyrinėjimus ir informacijos paieškas apie pirmosios Lietuvos moters - rašytojos , rašiusios prancūzų kalba Sofijos Tyzenhauzaitės gyvenimo Nicoje faktus, ieškoti Prancūzijos bibliotekose kraštiečių Juozo Keliuočio ir Sofijos Tyzenhauzaitės kūrybos ir gyvenimo ženklų.
Projektas " Sėlių kultūra virtualioje erdvėje" Tęstinis, įgyvendinamas organizacijos internetiniame puslapyje www. keliuociucentras.rvb.lt . Tai JUozo ir Alfonso Keliuočių palikimo studijų centro veiklos sklaidos projektas.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Juozo ir Alfonso Keliuočių palikimo studijų centras galėtų tapti projektų partneriais, informuoti apie fondo bei tinklo veiklas.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Norime tapti tinklo nariu, kad turėtume galimybę dalyvauti tarptautiniuose projektuose. Ypač domina ryšiai su Prancūzijos panašiomis organizacijomis, bibliotekomis, kuriose galėtume rasti Rokiškio krašto įžymių žmonių gyvenimo ir kūrybos pėdsakų. Sudomino tinklo veiklos kultūros sektoriuje, jau esančių tinklo narių projektinė patirtis. Siekiame ir lobistinių tikslų, ieškome finansavimo šaltinių projektų įgyvendinimui.

Contact (1) Full Name
Alicija Matiukienė
Job Title
Pirmininkas
Head of the organisation
Alicija Matiukienė
Contact (2) Full Name
Rita Viskaitienė
Job Title (2)
Pirmininko pavaduotoja

Kaunas Artists' House

National Network
Lithuania
Address

V. Putvinskio st. 56 - 1
44211 Kaunas Lithuania
Lithuania

Telephone
+370 37 22 31 44
E-Mail
kmn@kmn.lt
E-Mail (2)
aiste@kmn.lt
Mobile Phone
+370 37 22 31 44
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
1972
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Youth and education
General Information

Kaunas Artists' House (KMN) is a contemporary art and culture institution presenting emerging artists, new ideas and cultural experiments. The institution's directions include socially engaged contemporary cultural activities, coordination of inclusive cultural and community events and dissemination of cultural information. The institution currently employs 17 staff. The main sources of funding: Kaunas City Municipality, Lithuanian Council for Culture Foundation, EU Japan Foundation, Norway Grants and etc. Average annual budget: municipal funds: €220,000, project funds: around €85,000. The main modalities of action are: events of all types and scales (from chamber events for specific social groups to city events); film screenings, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, camps and educations for young people, residencies of Lithuanian and foreign artists. Main partners include NGO Artscape, Vilnius Academy of Arts, Centre for Culture of Different Nations, NGO Rupertas, NGO Community Laboratories, Lithuanian Film Foundation and other Kaunas budgetary institutions (galleries, museums).

Mission and Objectives

Kaunas Artists' House aims to contribute to the strengthening of democracy and the inclusion of socially vulnerable communities in the field of culture and beyond; to bring together a community of artists, cultural professionals and local activists; to encourage the involvement and support of young and community artists, to create active links with local and international communities; to raise the awareness and dissemination of contemporary arts and co-creative practices.

Main Projects / Activities

Main activities of Kaunas Artist's House (KMN) - KMN offers a varied repertoire through long-term curated programmes and projects with partners in Lithuania and abroad. - KMN runs thematic residency and event programmes for artists, curators and cultural researchers who critically examine regional identity, gender and sexuality, and other contemporary themes. - KMN's educational programmes offer activities based on contemporary cultural practices, with an emphasis on the inclusion of vulnerable youth groups, participant voice and democratic communication. - KMN organises city-wide cultural and community festivals (e.g. CourtYard festival, Fluxus festival and etc.), the Carillon Music Festival, the Kaunas Culture Fair, and the Putvinskis Street Day. - The KMN Infocentre coordinates the cultural field in Kaunas: it connects artists, institutions and cultural consumers, as well as collects and disseminates cultural information. - KMN also runs film and video art programmes, experimental and industrial music projects and co-creates projects with cultural and social partners and the local community.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Kaunas Artists' House is an organisation that is more than 50 years old and has recently been actively renewing itself and looking for new ways of cooperation. Using our experience and contacts, we can share information, open calls, etc. - the KMN Infocentre is directly dedicated to this. We are also looking for new ways to involve different social groups, to raise topical issues for discussion, to do more networking (we cooperate intensively at local level, but we want to grow international links). We aim to do this through cultural actions, so we can simply organise concerts, trainings, workshops, and we can use our resources to communicate this (including the Kaunas municipality level).

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

ALF's mission and activities are in line with what Kaunas Artists' House does and aims to achieve. This foundation seems to be an opportunity to expand our activities, contacts and to find new opportunities for cooperation in the field of youth inclusion, equality and diversity. These are topics that still receive insufficient attention in Kaunas, but our goal is to put them in the center of attention with the help of cultural activities. I have no doubt that cooperation with ALF can be extremely beneficial in achieving the set goal.

Contact (1) Full Name
Aiste Paukste
Job Title
Project manager
Head of the organisation
Simona Savickaite
Contact (2) Full Name
Povilas Mintautas
Job Title (2)
Information specialist