Social Innovation Fund
Lithuania
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Founded in 1994, Social Innovation Fund is a non-governmental organisation based in Lithuania working on gender equality, human rights, employment & skills +4 more.
Social Innovation Fund (SIF) is a Lithuanian non-governmental organisation, charity and support foundation established in 1994. Its mission is to ensure equal opportunities for socially disadvantaged people through social innovation and education. SIF works on gender equality and women's rights, democracy building, diversity, social inclusion, employment, adult and youth education, and support for migrants and refugees. It delivers training and consultancy for NGOs, public bodies and social partners, runs social incubators and mentoring, and carries out advocacy, including shadow reports to United Nations committees. The organisation has coordinated or partnered in more than 100 national, European and international projects, many funded through the Erasmus+ programme and the European Social Fund, and has worked with partners in several countries across Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus.
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Social Incubators
Employment & Skills · Lithuania
Social and professional rehabilitation services in Kaunas and Marijampolė to help participants build skills and prepare for labour market integration.
Lithuanian NGO Coalition for Protection of Women's Human Rights
Human rights · Lithuania
Coalition of women's NGOs coordinated by the organisation, producing shadow reports to UN treaty bodies and advocating for women's rights.
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Community development · Lithuania
Cooperation between political, governmental, scientific, private and non-governmental organisations to address social issues such as gender equality, violence against women, social welfare and social integration.
ForProve Theatre
Employment & Skills
Theatre-based method for entrepreneurship stimulation, helping young people build transversal and work skills.
Social Activation of Seniors through Media Education
Education
Programme for organisations working with seniors, promoting social activation through media education.
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European Social Fund, Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania, Erasmus programme
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