Project title: FRIDA’s goal. Foundation FRIDA’s institutional strengthening through the development of international cooperation
Project description The project will strengthen the institutional capacities and competencies of Foundation FRIDA by establishing international contacts with Polish and Czech non-governmental organizations working with war refugees from Ukraine. Once these connections have been established, partnership agreements will be signed and new methodologies and best practices for working with war refugees from Ukraine will be acquired, with a particular focus on activities related to gender-based violence issues. Once these methodologies have been mastered, the professional and practical competencies of the Foundation FRIDA team and volunteers will be strengthened, and the activities carried out with war refugees from Ukraine will be improved, expanded, and diversified. The project will also include an external audit of Foundation FRIDA’s financial statements.
Project aim: strengthen Foundation FRIDA’s institutional capacities and competencies by establishing international contacts with foreign organizations working with war refugees from Ukraine and adopting methodologies and best practices.
Project period: April 1, 2025 – December 15, 2025
Project activities:
1. Participation in training organized by international partners 2. Integration of new methodologies for working with refugees from Ukraine 3. Final conference 4. Audit of financial reports
Funded by the NGO Fund of the Lithuanian Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor .
Kaunas Unites is a summer day camp for Lithuanian and Ukrainian teenagers aged 14 to 18. The camp aims to address issues related to communication, self-expression, cultural integration, and language learning among young people. Many teenagers, especially those of different nationalities, face difficulties in communicating, lack self-confidence and motivation. During the camp, teenagers will improve their Lithuanian and English language skills, communicate, form friendships, discover new hobbies, and gain practical knowledge. The camp is a space free from bullying and discrimination, and a safe space for LGBTQI+ people.
Camp objectives:
Improving the Lithuanian language skills of Ukrainian teenagers and the English language skills of teenagers of both nationalities through practical and interactive activities.
Promoting intercultural communication between Lithuanian and Ukrainian youth
Boosting teens’ self-confidence and encouraging curiosity and motivation to learn
Provide teenagers with practical knowledge on topics relevant to them
Main camp activities:
Daily practices – Lithuanian and English language workshops, during which teenagers will improve their language skills through discussions, creative projects, and group work
Visits and meetings– at least one visit or meeting planned each day to Kaunas institutions, people working in Kaunas, or companies operating in Kaunas, whose activities are related to the theme of a particular shift
Intercultural workshops – activities in which teenagers will share their culture, language, and traditions
Team building tasks – games and challenges that encourage cooperation, networking, and self-confidence
Reflection sessions – At the end of the day, its activities, achievements, and lessons are discussed.
The camp will have four shifts, each lasting five days. Each shift will have a different theme, so the camp will cover a wide range of interests and bring together teenagers who are interested in similar areas. Themes for the four camp shifts:
“The Maze of Professions”: June 30th – July 4th. – Teenagers will explore different professions and career opportunities. They will meet representatives from various fields (engineers, doctors, artists, etc.), perform practical tasks, and explore the skills needed for the future job market. Example of a trip: meeting with representatives of Kaunas Techpark.
“Financial Challenge”: July 14th – July 18th. – a shift dedicated to developing financial literacy. Teenagers will learn how to plan a budget, save money, and develop business ideas. Example of an trip: a visit to a Bank of Lithuania with a practical lecture on money management.
“Explorers of the Digital World”: July 28th – August 1st. – technology and digital skills shift. Teenagers will learn the basics of programming, digital content creation, and online safety. Example of a trip: a visit to the office of an IT company operating in Kaunas.
“Journey of Self-Discovery”: August 11th – August 15th. – Teenagers will delve deeper into their personalities, emotional intelligence, and communication skills. Activities will promote self-confidence, goal setting, and achievement. Example of an outing: practical lecture with a psychologist at the Kaunas Youth Center.
REGISTRATION FOR ALL SHIFTS BEGINS ON MAY 14 AT 9 AM. AT THE PLATFORM VAIKAI. KAUNAS.LT
Project period: June 30th – August 15th, 2025
Funded by Kaunas City Municipality.
Project aim – to create and develop a service model for the integration and empowerment of Ukrainian war refugees, SIEK, while educating the public about the importance of equality and solidarity.
Project objectives:
Develop, test, and refine the SIEK integration model for Ukrainian women who are war refugees and their children/wards, incorporating principles of gender equality and human rights.
Provide specialists (NGOs and other institutions and organizations) working with Ukrainian war refugees with the SIEK model and train them in its use.
To carry out an information campaign to raise public awareness about the situation of Ukrainian war refugees, the impact of war on women and their children/dependents, and to reduce intolerance and exclusion between our country’s citizens and refugee communities.
Project period: October 1st, 2024 – August 30th, 2025
Funded by the European Union. However, the views or opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the European Union or the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Photo by Alina Rossoshanska
Project aim – provide Ukrainian women, including women with children, with access to legal, social, and psychological support services and promote a community based on mutual support.
Objectives:
Raise public awareness about the refugee situation and the impact of war on women;
Provide psychological and emotional support to women with children;
Inform and advise refugees on employment, legal issues, and Lithuanian legislation;
To provide participants with the opportunity to explore life in different societies (Lithuania and the United States) and, by expanding their knowledge, to introduce them to the experiences of democracies with deep traditions in the field of human rights.
Main activities:
Group art therapy;
Legal advice;
Mutual support groups;
Cultural events.
Project period: October 1st, 2023 – March 3rd, 2025
The project is funded by the US Embassy in Lithuania.
Project aim: Strengthen Foundation FRIDA’s institutional capacities and competencies for the development of the organization’s social business activities.
Project objectives:
1. Develop and test in practice a pilot social business model, Women’s Education Center.
2. Attract lecturers and other service providers to the social business – Women’s Education Center.
3. Theoretical and practical preparation for social entrepreneurship – the activities of the Women’s Education Center.
4. Practical preparation for social entrepreneurship – activities of the Women’s Education Center.
5. Develop and test in practice a pilot social business model, Women’s Education Center.
Activities:
1. Formation and selection of volunteer group
2. Women’s Educational Center community: bringing together lecturers and other service providers
3. Training workshops for the social business project team
4. Selection and development of educational programs for the activities of the Women’s Education Center
5. Organizing activities for the Women’s Education Center
Project period: July 1st, 2023 – December 31st, 2023
Project funding information:
The project was financed by the NGO Fund of the Ministry of Social Security and Labor of the Republic of Lithuania.
