Practical learning mobility: implemented projects
Partners: Samtökin ’78 – The National Queer Organisation of Iceland, Iceland
Summary:
The topic of the practical learning mobility project "Together against LGBT-based bullying: Adoption of good Icelandic practices" is the development of a support system for LGBT students facing bullying based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
The purpose of the practical learning mobility is to strengthen the competences of LGL employees and volunteers of the emotional support platform for LGBT students in providing emotional support to young people facing bullying, to promote the exchange of best practices between LGL and "Samtokin78", and to identify possible directions for further cooperation in the field of bullying prevention.
The practical learning mobility program strengthened the competences of the participants in providing emotional support to young people facing bullying, encouraged the exchange of best practices between LGL and Samtokin78, and enabled the identification of possible directions for further cooperation in the field of bullying prevention.
The practical learning mobility program also strengthened the motivation of long-term volunteers of the LGL emotional support platform, encouraged them to become more actively involved in advocacy activities and become the voice of young people facing bullying, thus empowering a vulnerable group of LGBT young people.
Links: https://www.lgl.lt/en/?p=26992
Granted amount: 8 622,81 EUR
Implementation period: 2023-03-20 – 2023-06-20
Partners: Vidaråsen Landsby, Norway
Summary:
"Practical learning in the Camphill organization" is a cooperation project, during which
3 participants from the Lithuanian organization providing social services for people with ntellectual disabilities visited, learned practically, delved into advanced work methodologies, the implementation of human rights in the Norwegian Camphill organization, which operates according to the Anthroposophical Social Therapy methods and where people with and without disabilities live together. This organization provides both accommodation and employment services, and an active social and cultural life takes place.
Links: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=637622195075830&set=a.549633763874674
Granted amount: 4 849,31 EUR
Implementation period: 2023-06-01 – 2023-08-31
Partners: Icelandic Women’s Rights Association, Iceland
Summary:
The main objective of the project was to enhance knowledge and exchange of good practices and lessons learnt in the field of prevention, protection, prosecution, and policies to combat gender-based violence. Additionally, the focus on intersection of gender and disability was integrated in the learning process. The LT experts visited 9 organizations in Reykjavik and met 13 experts that work on gender-based violence, advocacy for the rights of persons with disabilities, masculinity issues in education, women’s empowerment in local politics. The Icelandic expert when visited Lithuania met Women’s club of the Lithuanian Disability Forum, staff of the Ombudsperson of Equal Opportunities and the Ombudsperson of the Parliament. The study visit served as an opportunity to gain knowledge on intersectional approach to promote women’s rights and enhance networking among Lithuanian and Icelandic NGOs.
Granted amount: 9 914,00 EUR
Implementation period: 2023-03-01 – 2024-01-31
Partners: The Icelandic Youth Association, Iceland
Summary:
This project was very useful for the representatives of both countries. Who, during the project, had the opportunity to communicate directly and join the organization of sports competitions in Dusetos, Zarasai district. Representatives of the sports club "Ainiai" and members of the community were introduced to the experiences of the Icelandic sports organization UMFI. And the representatives of SK "Ainiai" and Nemunas involved the icelandic guests in the organization of the sports events and were happy to share their experiences. The mentors professionally planned the project's activities, constantly held direct discussions. The guests from UMFI (Iceland) were also introduced to the history of Lithuanian sports, the most popular sports, and the intricacies of sports events, volunteered, helped organizing sports competitions, and gave awards to athletes. Throughout the days, irreplaceable and useful information was shared and friendly relations between Lithuanian and Icelandic sports organizations were formed. The project received the best evaluation both from the representatives of the sports clubs and from the mayors of the municipality and Zarasai district
Granted amount: 7 401,00 EUR
Implementation period: 2023-03-27 – 2023-09-01
Partners: Iceland’s National Association of People with Intellectual Disabilities, Iceland
Summary:
The team members of the Education Committee of the Forum of Lithuanian Disability Organizations, representing different disability organizations, visited the Icelandic umbrella organization of people with disabilities - Proskahjal. This organization unites other organizations and implements different initiatives related to the education of people with disabilities both in general education and in professional or higher education. During the visit, we worked with this organization and its members. We visited a general school where all children are educated regardless of their disability, and we also met with the staff and students of the Faculty of Education of the University of Reykjavík who implement an inclusive program at the university for students with intellectual disabilities. One of the most important goals of the visit is to get to know the initiatives that promote the independence of people with intellectual disabilities. Therefore, we also visited workplaces and homes where people with intellectual disabilities live independently with assistance.
Granted amount: 5 505,57 EUR
Implementation period: 2023-10-08 – 2023-20-13
Partners: Solid Core, Iceland
Summary:
This practical mobility learning project provided an opportunity to learn about the principles of peer support in another country, which is also just starting to implement the principles of peer support in the mental health system. This allows for a common understanding of what peer support is, thus enabling both countries to contribute to the implementation of this initiative and share existing knowledge and practices. Such cooperation is particularly important as it can be mutually beneficial for the development of both countries.
The NGO Mental Health Perspectives and the NGO Traustur Kjarni jointly organised a sharing of good practice in Iceland - Traustur Kjarni organised a mutual support training and co-organised it with representatives of the NGO Mental Health Perspectives. In total, the 10-day visit included visits to 3 NGOs and 1 governmental organisation, 40 hours of training, where all participants were empowered to provide mutual support themselves.
The network established with Icelandic organisations working in the field of mental health promotion and peer support will allow both organisations to be more confident in the implementation of both the training on this topic and in the continuation of the service delivery.
Links: https://perspektyvos.org/projektas/savitarpio-parama-psichikos-sveikatos-stiprinimui/
Granted amount: 12 111,28 EUR
Implementation period: 2023-08-01 – 2023-10-31
Partners: Doula associasion of Iceland, Iceland
Summary:
Project ,,Mobility workshop of the Lithuanian doula association ant the Icelandic doula association to strengthen cooperation, share good experience, working methods, tools and apply innovations to improve the provision of services to pregnant and postpartum women” held on April 18-22, during which the 4 members of the association of doulas who left deepened their competences on the following topics, which were taught in lectures-classes, planned outbound visits using methods: Perinatal support for expectant parents, Midwifery care in Iceland, Supporting mental health in perinatal and postnatal period and supporting griefing parents, Postnatal doula care and supporting new families, Visit to Björkin and Fæðingarheimili birth centers in Reykjavik, Heilbrigðisstofnun Suðurnesja in Keflavik, Visit to Parent – infant mental health center in Kopavogur, Mental health institute in Reykjavik, What impacts the birth experience, Processing the birth experience, Sharing knowledge and what can we learn between countries. The purpose of the planned practical learning mobility is to strengthen cooperation between doula organizations, sharing good experience, working methods, effective tools for working with pregnant and postpartum women, and applying innovations to improve the quality of services provided. It was achieved to the maximum, because the competences acquired, the planned places visited met all expectations, because in Lithuania we do not have such a system of birth and after birth, as well as there is no regulation of birth centers or home births, and the visit of the director of the Association of Icelandic Doulas to Lithuania is planned in June.
Links: https://www.dula.lt/naujienos/projektai/
Granted amount: 6 105,41 EUR
Implementation period: 2023-04-17 – 2023-05-17
Partners: ARTEPUNKT SKANDINAVIA, Norway
Summary:
Project was successful; furthermore, we are actively looking for possibilities to develop our partnership. Both organizations and all participants presented themselves and what they are doing. We exchanged information about what is the quality of life for the people with disabilities in Lithuania and Norway. We shared and tried dance methods, which helps to express, and created the performance with the main goal to promote inclusion and to show the person with disability as an important part of our society.
Links: https://unikalussokis.weebly.com/projektai.html
Granted amount: 6 843,01 EUR
Implementation period: 2023-09-20 – 2023-09-24
Partners: „Step by Step“, Iceland
Summary:
Participation in this program gave participants the opportunity not only to deepen their knowledge, but also to create new partnerships and strengthen existing ones with organizations that dedicate their activities to social business. In the program, the representatives of the Lithuanian Social Business Association gained experience, improved their competences and learned from good experience.
Links: https://sc.bns.lt/view/item/468478
Granted amount: 8 764,89 EUR
Implementation period: 2023-08-03 – 2023-08-22
Partners: Cross on the Neck, Norway
Summary:
This project allowed to exchang work experience between helplines for children in Norway and in Lithuania. Both organizations are working with volunteers providing emotional support for children and youth. The activity of the project: visit „Kors på halsen“ - a Child Line in Norway. The purpose of the visit – to get aquinted with routine processes of organizing work with volunteers and providing emotional support.
Links: https://www.facebook.com/vaikulinija/posts/pfbid0MZCyJhYYTw9cMb
Granted amount: 5 854,00 EUR
Implementation period: 2023-04-11 – 2023-07-15
