Lithuania

Sheta gymnasium universal multifunctional centre of Pagiriai

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Kėdainių g. 1, Šėta
Šėta
Lithuania

Telephone
+370 347 3 53 45
E-Mail
nnerutee@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Youth and education
General Information
Multifunctional centre in a countryside creates a space for a socio-educational activity, which supplies the need of the society, activates the society to participate in the activities and encourage the collaboration. There are working pre-school education teacher, primary school teacher, culture, library and medical personnel. Seminars„The development of the opportunities of the lifelong learning in a countryside“ and “Long time learning programs for multifunctional centres”
Mission and Objectives

The employment of the children, youth and adults. Relations and collaboration with a local society. Contacts with fellow-countrymen and emigrants

Main Projects / Activities

The employment of the children, youth and adults, the communication and collaboration with fellow-countrymen and emigrants, the saving and revival of traditions, the communication and collaboration with the society and other nearby institutions.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We would be glad to share our expertise and experience in the fields of formal and non-formal education, cultural exchage, in international meetings, seminars and provide volunteering for young people.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Being a member of ALF would mean great co-operation and information opportunities for children, young people and adult , cultural exchanges, and it's a great posibility to get in touch with other European countries, to learn more from other societies and to make better and more interesting environment of our community 

Contact (1) Full Name
Neringa Širkienė
Job Title
Education assistant
Head of the organisation
Neringa Širkienė

Siauliai city municipality public library

National Network
Lithuania
Address

K. Korsako str.10
Siauliai
Lithuania

Telephone
+370 41 52 50 03
Fax
+370 41 52 50 03
E-Mail
smsvb@splius.lt
E-Mail (2)
irenaz.smsvb@splius.lt
E-Mail (3)
kristinam@smsvb.lt
Mobile Phone
+370 610 31932
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1977
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Heritage
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Religion
  7. Youth and education
General Information
• Siauliai City Municipality Public Library is located in the fourth most populous city, which is in the north of Lithuania. It organizescutural and information services for the citizens, runs variouseducational programs, cultural events and contributes to the development of informal education. • Since November 2013 Library is a member of the National Digital coalition that promotes the development of knowledge society, building its digital capacities and working towards a common goal - a larger employment of population(children and adults) and more effective use of digital possibilities. Looking into thefuture of digital technologies, Siauliai city municipal public Library seeks to find innovative solutions in the use of the latest information technologies and their adaptation to informal education of the children and youth. • On theLibrary’s initiative interactive games for children about Siauliai and its history ( http://apix.lt/projects/smvb/)and a virtual map of the city of Siauliai (http://3dvilnius.lt/siauliai/  have been created. They serve as teaching aids for students who want to learn more about their native town. • Reducing social exclusion, special attention is paid to the needs of disadvantaged children and young people from orphanages. • For the informational and cultural needs of users the library has accumulated the fund of 218 000 items of printed materials; books, periodicals, etc. Lithuania and the world's databases are available. • The Library has a toy room, a foreign language reading room, vocational guidance point, it houses the club "Reading Mom ", seniors club. • The library is actively participating in various projects, reading programs, ethnographical activities • The library has a website www.smsvb.lt with special pages for children and young ethnographers of Siauliai. • In view of the ever-changing needs of society, the library constantly setsfor itself new goals, looks for new innovative opportunities, partners, additional funding for the development of high-quality services.
Mission and Objectives

The vision of the Library : to become a  modern library, corresponding to the needs of the community.
The mission of the Library:
collect and preserve  all the information of cultural and historical value,
allow public access to this information;
meet the information needs of the community.

Main Projects / Activities

In 2014-2015 in cooperation with the volunteering center "Deineta" the Library has been implementing the project "Youth voluntary service" which according to the EU voluntary  service program „Youth in Action“ creates a similar youth volunteering model in Lithuania. The project contributes to a more active involvement of young people into the labour market.

During the period of 2014- 2015 Siauliai city municipal public library branch „Saule“ has been running computer literacy training course according to the project of Lithuanian Labour Exchange under Social Security and Labour Ministry „Be sure in yourself“. The Project  helps the young people  16-25 years old who are not motivated to study, work ar participate in social life.
In the period  of 2011-2013 the Library carried out  Education Exchange Support Foundation project  funded by the Leonardo da Vinci partnerships program  "How museums, galleries, libraries and archives can contribute to lifelong learning." The project involved organizations and institutions from different EU countries (Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, France, Italy, Portugal) in order to clarify the role they play in supporting life-long learning, and its aim was to attract socially vulnerable groups: seniors, the disabled, the unemployed, needy families,  people experiencing serious illnesses or disabilities. The library has helped  to many  people to start participating in lifelong learning process. This helped them to promote their different skills, increase participation in community life,  develop their artistic expression, reduce  computer illiteracy.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

To exchange cultural values, to promote  friendship and understanding, to find new partners.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To find new partners and friends.

Contact (1) Full Name
Irena Žilinskienė
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Irena Žilinskienė
Contact (2) Full Name
Kristina Mikliuvienė
Job Title (2)
Project manager

Siauliai Didzdvaris gymnasium

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Siauliai Didzdvaris gymnasium,
Vilniaus st 188, LT- 76299
Siauliai, Lithuania

Siauliai
Lithuania

Telephone
(8~41) 431514
Fax
(8~41) 431424
E-Mail
didzdvaris@dg.su.lt
E-Mail (2)
tmedzius@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+37068663474
Mobile Phone (other)
+37060854119
Organisation Type
Local/Regional Authority
Year of Establishment
1898
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
Siauliai Didzdvaris gymnasium is a secondary school in Lithuania. It has around 100 employers and the staff of 9 people. The school has 17 social partners and 21 international partners. The school is mainly funded by the government of Lithuania.
Mission and Objectives

Values: leadership for the benefit of community and constant innovativeness. Mission: the school provides a high quality formal and non-formal education for students, fosters their social skills by encouraging collaboration and participation in global, multicultural activities. Strategic priorities: the enhancement of education quality, the encouragement of leadership, development of diversity in teaching syllabuses.

Main Projects / Activities

The school provides two different approaches of formal education i.e. national syllabus and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In addition, the school organizes the non-formal education for pupils with activities such as folk-dances, various sports and arts, UNESCO club, Radio club and so one. Furthermore, the school provides teaching service of English and IT for adults. Finally, the school constantly participates in youth exchanges programmes, belongs to the associated network of UNESCO schools and hosts few volunteers.

Contact (1) Full Name
Tautvydas Medzius
Head of the organisation
Vaidas Bacys
Contact (2) Full Name
Rima Morkuniene

Šiaulių rajono savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Aušros alėja 21
Šiauliai
Lithuania

Telephone
+37041525102
E-Mail
info@biblioteka.w3.lt
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1951
Fields of Activity
  1. Media
  2. Others
General Information
Siauliai District Municipality Public Library (Šiaulių rajono svivaldybės viešoji biblioteka) is a budgetary institution owned by the Siauliai district municipality, which has legal personality, classification code 111105174, address: Vilniausg. 263, LT-76337 Siauliai. The rights and obligations of Siauliai district implements the municipal council. The library is a public legal person, registered in Lithuania's Registry, has a seal with the name and bank account of the Republic of Lithuania. The library is the beneficiary, acting in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Lithuania. Library is headed by a Director appointed and dismissed by the Municipal Council of the Republic of Lithuania Labour Code and other legal acts. Library has 53 employees. Main partners are Siauliai district municipality and Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania. Biggest projects, in which participated: Libraries for innovation, Libraries for innovation 2.
Mission and Objectives

With library activities contribute to the information and knowledge society.

Collect, process, store and disseminate documented knowledge, ideas, promote continuous learning, knowledge renewal;

Install Lithuanian Integrated Library Information System (LIBIS) and provide free internet access library branches;

Effectively promote the role of the library and to represent its interests;

Maintain a high level of professional competence of the librarian, promote motivation activities.

Organize optimal access to library services for all District social groups;

Participate in a variety of library development programs, projects related to Library activity;

Organize and carry out cultural and educational events;

Libraries organize staff training, and other training and competency development activities;

Develop rural society and its members to open up world of information and knowledge.

Main Projects / Activities
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Promote the intercultural dialogue across Europe, find new partners, friends.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Find new partners, friends.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ingrida Klupšaitė
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Ingrida Klupšaitė

Šiuolaikinės Intelektualios Klounados Teatras / Contemporary Intellectual Clown Theatre.

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Vinciūniškių sodų 17 g. 13
10241 Vilnius
Lithuania

Telephone
+37061254535
E-Mail
zilvinas.beniusis@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2021
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information

The main person in the organisation is a theater direcor Žilvinas Beniušis. Actors of the theater are freelance actors. Main source of funding is Lithuanian Council for Culture.

Mission and Objectives

The Contemporary Intellectual Clown Theatre is a creative house that unites clowning genre performances, humor education and comedy creators. Having worked together and separately for several years in Lithuanian theaters, deepened their knowledge in clowning and theater schools, and presented their works at international theater and circus festivals, Žilvinas Beniušis and Severina Špakovska join forces and open a new page in the history of Lithuanian clowning. The aim of the theater is to create high-quality humorous content on the stages of Lithuanian theaters and in social networks, using the genre of modern clowning, its classic routines, physical comedy and interactive acting without the fourth wall, when the audience feels that the actors are acting that way only because this audience, for example, sitting in the 5th row, the 14th place is in the hall. "Modern clowning is characterized by the fact that the classic bright clown make-up and bright costumes are abandoned, and the clown becomes the main hero from the joker. According to the philosophy and history of clowning, a clown can contain being and non-being, essence and nothingness, constantly remaining authentic and at the same time open to complete changeability. Since the myth of the hero in the theater is often abandoned or even declared dead these days, we offer a new modern hero - the clown." - says director Žilvinas Beniushis, co-founder of the theater. "Our goal is to constantly create professional theater and circus content, educate about theater with the help of humor, and use our work to spread light that uplifts the viewer and inspires him to love his life. We hope that the "roof" of our theater will be able to connect more and more artists creating in this genre." - says the co-founder of the theater, producer Severina Špakovska "Contemporary Intellectual Clown theater" creates for both adults and children, spreading the philosophy of humor not only on stage, but also where it is least expected. S.I.K.T. talks about serious things while preserving their depth and importance, and at the same time reminding us of the sometimes forgotten lightness and laughter.

Main Projects / Activities

Theater, Contemporary Clowning, Education.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can share our knowledge about contemporary clowning, culture of humor in a form of a performance, educational programme or a workshop.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We want to be a part of an intercultural, socially responsable organisation while working towards these goals together.

Contact (1) Full Name
Žilvinas Beniušis
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Žilvinas Beniušis

SMK University of Applied Social Sciences

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Nemuno street 2
91208 Klaipėda
Lithuania

Telephone
+370 46397077
Telephone (other)
+370 46 397385
Fax
+370 46 397077
E-Mail
inter@smk.lt
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1994
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

SMK has a wide range of professionals and experts. SMK has two branches - one is in the capital of Lithuania, the other - in the port of Lithuania - Klaipėda. Our community gathers more then 2000 students 150 staff. We have more then 80 active partners all over the world and we are involving them in various activities and also joining their activities as well. The main funds for our organization comes from tuition fees paid by students for their studies. Also other funds come from services provided for society, business sector. SMK implements a number of various projects financed by EU or local funds. More information about our organization can be found in internet - www.smk.lt

Mission and Objectives

SMK University of Applied Social Sciences in Lithuania is offering high-quality education in the Lithuanian and English languages, which is enjoyed by 2,000 students. Established in 1994, the SMK educates leaders who will accept responsibility and make positive contributions to an increasingly interdependent and multicultural world. Through variety of study programmes at our university we are fulfilling our key mission - to prepare future leaders that would be responsible global citizens. Mission: To create conditions for the individuals to gain contemporary skills in science and technology spheres that would correspond to a high level of education; To cumulate and spread scientific knowledge and nurture a multisided individual.; To escalate applied and scientific activities in the region, consult local authorities and business companies; To create the conditions for lifelong learning by providing qualification raise trainings; To nurture education and culture-receptive society, form humanistic approach, raise civil awareness and elevate values of open and democratic society.

Main Projects / Activities

The main activities of SMK first of all are higher education level studies where we seek to prepare future leaders that would be responsible global citizens. SMK is the best rated private higher education institution in Lithuania (Ratings of higher education institution in Lithuania, 2011) and offers 14 market-oriented study programmes acknowledged by European higher education institutions. Also SMK is implementing various activities, such as education and training, consulting services, scientific research, project management, counseling and professional orientation, activity related to information technologies.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

SMK would be able to be responsible for organizing various meetings, activities, informing society about various issues related with Network activities, implementing projects. We are ready for work and we seek to give as much as we will have in order to live in a better world.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

SMK is constantly implementing activities related with the main purpose of ALF Network. Through various projects implementation, international events, exchanges, camps and seminars with other cultures, tolerance building activities SMK has gathered rich experience and it would be great to be able to share this experience with others. Also new cooperation possibilities, new partners would allow to broaden the activities while implementing non-formal education, help society to become more tolerant and civil. We believe that cooperating together we can achieve better results then working alone.

Contact (1) Full Name
Reda Mikalauskaitė
Head of the organisation
Director Gabija Skučaitė
Contact (2) Full Name
Gabija Skučaitė

Social and Community Business Festival in Pumpenai

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 666 / 5 000 Program: ✔️ 2:30 p.m. "What is social business in Lithuania?". Speaker: Victoria Braziunaite ✔️14:55 "Social business and innovation in Panevėžys and Žiemgala regions of Latvia". Speaker: Ieva Žebrytė ✔️ 3:20 p.m. Discussion "Participants and their roles in the ecosystem of social business and social innovation: business that creates value and impact". ✔️ 3:50 p.m. Presentation of good examples of social and community business. ✔️ 4:20 p.m. Presentation of good examples of the "Lietuvos Galia"

July 13, 2024 - Event of Lithuanian Social Business Association - Member of ALF network in Lithuania. Social business representatives and the LISVA team will give presentations on the main stage!
Program:
✔️ 2:30 p.m. "What is social business in Lithuania?". Speaker: Victoria Braziunaite
✔️14:55 "Social business and innovation in the Panevėžys region of Lithuania and Žiemgala region of Latvia". Speaker: Ieva Žebrytė
✔️ 3:20 p.m. Discussion "Social Business and Social Innovation Ecosystem Participants and Their Roles: Business Creating Value and Impact".
✔️ 3:50 p.m. Presentation of good examples of social and community business.
✔️ 4:20 p.m. Presentation of good examples of the "Lietuvos Galia" initiative.
✔️ 4:40 p.m. Presentations of social and community business campers.
✔️ 5:00 p.m. The report "It's worth being a professional" is conducted by Benediktas Vanagas.

Studio TVIP

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Buivydiškių g. 6-114
VIlnius
Lithuania

Telephone
+37069963550
E-Mail
daiva.bilinskiene@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
studijatvip@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+37069963550
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Media
  5. Religion
  6. Youth and education
General Information
Structure: CEO, accountant, manager, hired workers for projects. Partners: public cultural institutions, private companies, TV companies, theaters, universities, municipal. Sources of funding: private investors. Budgetary resources available in a year: approximately 15000 EUR. Main partners: Lithuanian Folk Culture Center, Ltd."United Baltic projects", Ltd. "EKT", International Cultural Programme Centre.
Mission and Objectives

Mission: Develop public cultural knowledge and broaden cultural boundaries.
Objectives: Promote full and active dialogue between artists and the public. reduce the distance between the audience and the artists reveal new cultural opportunities, cooperate and exchange values with foreign countries.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects: 9 documentary films from the series Living Tradition, 2007-2012. in cooperation with LLKC and JSC "United Baltic projects". Lithuanian Song Festival movie "This is my house" filming and coordination in 2014. Performance "White Christmas Dreams" staging in Vilnius College of Arts Faculty in 2014. "LT Identity" Awards for promoting the name of Lithuania in the world. Directing and organizing in Lithuanian Institute for 4 events - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.
Other activities: Making and producing documentary films, staging public events, event organization, concept development, script writing, conference moderation.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We plan to create a documentary about cultural diversity and cooperation in the Mediterranean region. With your fund's help it will be easier to find partners and cooperate with them.

Contact (1) Full Name
Daiva BIlinskienė
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Daiva Bilinskienė

Subtilu-Z

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Kalvariju str. 57A-212,
09317 Vilnius
Lithuania

Telephone
+370 656 89866
E-Mail
subtilu-z@subtilu-z.lt
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Subtilu-Z is a chamber ensemble from Vilnius. It consists of four unique members and is distinguished by its peculiar music style and unconventional performances. The ensemble was the first one to try an unusual combination – two accordions (Povilas Velikis, Dmitrijs Mihailovs), percussion (Vytautas Švažas) and Lithuanian national woodwind instrument tenor birbynė (reedpipe).
Mission and Objectives

Whether it be a jazz standard, Argentine tango or painfully familiar classics - since Subtilu-Z arrange their music themselves, they always manage to surprise their audience with unconventional presentations and sounds. Another surprise factor is a crossover musical style in which members of Subtilu-Z feel like fish in the water. At first glance hardly compatible, but masterful and tasteful fusion of jazz, ethnic melodies and academic music is one of the trademarks of Subtilu-Z ensemble.
Each concert of Subtilu-Z is a synonym for excellent music, good mood and impeccable style.

Main Projects / Activities

COMPETITIONS
2007 Republican competition of accordion music, category of ensembles - II place;
2008 XVIII International competition of accordion music „Citta di Lanciano“ (Italy), category of ensembles - I place;
2009 One of the most prestigious international competitions of accordion music „Citta di Castelfidardo“ (Italy), category of ensembles – III place;
2011 I International competition of accordion music „Vilnius 2011“, category of ensembles - I place.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS
Every year we participate in the international festivals held in Vilnius and Palanga;
2007 and 2009 The international festival of accordion music in Daugavpils (Latvia);
2009 The international festival of street theater in Klaipeda;
2009 and 2011 The international festival of accordion music in Koszalin (Poland);
2013 The internation festival of accordion music in Limbazi (Latvia).
LITHUANIAN FESTIVALS
2010 "Days of capital" ("Sostinės dienos");
2011 and 2012 "The Big Parade of Musicians" ("Didysis muzikų paradas");
2011 and 2012 "Christopher festival" ("Kristupo festivalis");
2012 Festival in Gargždai "Spring note";
2013 IV International Instrumental Music Festival RIDO–2013.
CONCERT TOURS
2012 – Concert tour in Norway
CONCERT TOURS OVER LITHUANIA
In 2009 have organized concert tour from 20 performances during which time played different cities of Lithuania;
In 2011 have organized concert tour from 16 performances during which time played different cities of Lithuania;
EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
In 2011 Educational project Learning From Each Other of folk music orchestra and Subtilu-Z of Vilnius Balys Dvarionas School of Music
SPONSORSHIP EVENTS
2010 and 2011 "To live it is impossible to die" ("Gyventi negalima mirti");
2011 Inspired by the Dreams Come True campaign ("Išsipildymo akcijos įkvėpti").
AWARDS
In 2010 the president of Lithuanian Republic Dalia Gribauskaite "Subtilu-Z" it is awarded by the thankful reading and writing for the brought III place from the international competition of accordion music "Citta di Castelfidardo" (Italy).
In 2011, Subtilu-Z has become a winner of the "Golden Disk 2011 – Audience Sympathies".
OTHER
In general educational and music schools actively we carry out the program of music education for children.
We organize charitable concerts in children's homes.

Contact (1) Full Name
Justė Tankevičiūtė
Head of the organisation
Povilas Velikis

Taurages Jovaru Pagrindine mokykla

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Laisves 19
72305 Taurage
Lithuania

Telephone
+370 446 72563
Telephone (other)
+370 446 72564
E-Mail
v.jancauskiene@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+370 685 51473
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
1979
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Media
  7. Others
  8. Youth and education
General Information
Jovaru basic  school of Taurage is one of the schools in the district, which is located near the Russian-Lithuanian border. Because of  its geographical and geopolitical location the school specifies on safety of human development and citizenship development programs. There are 64 employees lead by the head teacher in this institution, which is funded from the municipality budget, but also supported by different funds and private sponsors. Budgetary resources available in a year make approximately 180.000 EUR. The school cooperates with different municipalities, local communities, focuses on partnership with other educational institutions of Lithuania and other countries.
Mission and Objectives

Main Aims of our School are:
1. To develop qualified educational programs and to adapt them  for the students with different needs.
2. By developing and promoting  active citizenship programs to raise active and responsible society,

Main Projects / Activities

The institution is focusing on developing projects based on two main aims  - active citizenship and development of educational processes. It promotes and establishes friendly relations with other schools locally and internationally.
In its past it has implemented School Improvement Program Plus "General education schools UPGRADING", Action "Darom" ; Participated as a partner in projects "Protect the environment and recycling waste" in "Week Without Bullying"

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

HUMAN RESOURCES

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to join the ALF Network as we are interested to make future projects with the countries form Mediterraian countries. That type of projets could to help get better understanding among people from different counties regardless of their educational, religious, historical experience. Our focus groups are young people

Contact (1) Full Name
Vitalija Jancauskiene
Job Title
Deputy Director of the Econimic Affairs
Head of the organisation
Algimantas Kaminskis