Lietuvos "Žinijos" draugija

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Vilniaus g.22
01402 Vilnius
Lithuania

Telephone
+37052077922
E-Mail
info@zinija.lt
E-Mail (2)
tatjana@zinija.lt
E-Mail (3)
mokymai@zinija.lt
Mobile Phone
+370600 22 530
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1948
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Gender
  4. Heritage
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Others
  8. Religion
  9. Research
  10. Youth and education
General Information
The society operates independently, providing residents of paid and free services, the use of various forms and methods in the following areas: Children's education, which includes pre-school age children aesthetic education school "Pippi school" courses graduates and language courses for students; Adult education, which includes language training, IT courses for adults, informal training and in-service training; Lectures activities (lectures popularization of science, culture, economics, political science, religious studies, etc. issues, science and culture days of the country; public meetings with cultural and artistic workers, evenings, holidays, etc.); Activity of clubs with the same interests; Exhibitions, concerts, book presentations, etc .; scientific and scientific-practical conferences, symposiums. At present, Lithuania "Žinija" Society employs 18 people. The annual budget - EUR 60 000
Mission and Objectives

Mission
To develop and maintain the Lithuanian population's need for self-education and lifelong learning.
Goals and Objectives
1. Provide assistance Lithuanian residents suffering from social exclusion.
Objectives:
1.1. Expand psychosocial support, social skills training and support, socio-cultural, social support and mediation services for the socially excluded.
2. Encourage informal and lifelong learning;
Objectives:
2.1. Organize events in various scientific, political, social and other topics, and participate in them;
2.2. Organize clubs with the same interests (economists, science fiction, women, public debates, artists, scientists, etc.) and to meet the needs of the association members and the interests of people living in the municipalities;
3. To promote the various fields of science achievements and successes, spread humanities and sciences, cultural and artistic achievements;
Objectives:
3.1. Organize lectures activities (lectures popularization of science, culture, economics, political science, religious studies, etc. issues, science and culture days of the country; public meetings with cultural and artistic figures, evenings, holidays, etc.);
3.2. Organize a range of knowledge and the dissemination of knowledge and promote the development and publishing of publications.
4. To co-ordinate the activities of members of the Society and to represent and defend the interests of the public members of the Society;
Objectives:
4.1. Establish and maintain contacts with Lithuanian state agencies and public organizations, associations and other organizations.
4.2. Cooperation in adult learning and development NGOs.
5. The new results-oriented training services models.
Objectives:
5.1. Increase the availability of training services, interactivity; personalize and tailor training to the specific individual needs;
5.2. Provide the necessary skills and knowledge to help bendruomeneii and citizens to address the challenges and take part in a social life;
5.3. Participate in addressing chronic unemployment, poverty, exclusion and other problems.

Main Projects / Activities

Children's education, which includes pre-school age children aesthetic education school "Pippi school" courses graduates and language courses for students;
Adult education, which includes language training, IT courses for adults, informal training and in-service training;
Lectures activities (lectures popularization of science, culture, economics, political science, religious studies, etc. issues, science and culture days of the country; public meetings with cultural and artistic workers, evenings, holidays, etc.);
Activity of clubs with the same interests;
Exhibitions, concerts, book presentations, etc .; scientific and scientific-practical conferences, symposiums.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Lithuania serious lack of services to help the socially excluded - in rebuilding their social skills, motivation, drive, and so on. t. Therefore, 2014 / year 2015. Lithuanian period "Žinija Society is planning a psychosocial support, social skills training and support, socio-cultural, social support and mediation services development, thus creating conditions for the social integration of vulnerable persons and the return of social life. It is planned to receive a service person will actively seek social integration / rehabilitation (eg., Gydysis from addictions, will address housing issues, learn and so on.), Will be ready to participate in public life activities, looking for work or self-employment opportunities to reduce this dependence on personal social benefits and compensation. Improving the quality of service and efficiency, great attention is to be given a greater personalization of services, so that they better meet the situation of people receiving services and opportunities.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are looking for cooperation opportunities for new partnerships and providing new knowledge and skills.

Contact (1) Full Name
Tatjana Simaškienė
Job Title
Chair
Head of the organisation
Tatjana Simaškienė