The sixth phase of the project “Roma Platform” has been completed.
The Department of National Minorities under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania has completed the sixth phase of the European Commission-funded project “Lithuanina Platform – going local.” The project was implemented during the period of 2023–2025 and included activities aimed at strengthening Roma inclusion, fostering dialogue with municipalities, and promoting Roma culture. One of […]
Congratulations on International Roma Day!
Congratulations on International Roma Day!Latšo Internationaalo Romanengo Diives Tumenge! April 8 is traditionally celebrated around the world as International Roma Day, dedicated to raising awareness of Roma culture, history, and rights across the globe. This day was established in 1990 during the Fourth World Roma Congress held in Poland. To mark the occasion, a festive […]
Seventh phase of the project “Lithuanian Roma Platform – going local”
The Department of National Minorities has signed an agreement with the European Commission on the implementation of the seventh phase of the project “Lithuanian Roma Platform – going local”. 📅 The new phase will start on June 1, 2025 and will last two years, continuing our mission to promote cooperation between Roma communities and local […]
Christmas celebration in Troškūnai
On December 20th, a wonderful Christmas celebration took place at the Troškūnai Cultural Center for the local Roma community, supported by the Department of National Minorities under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. The event began with a performance by the Roma music ensemble “Devlesko drom”, followed by the Paįstrio Cultural Center Bernatoniai branch’s […]
Training for Roma mediators
On November 28-29, the Department of National Minorities organized training for Roma mediators. The mediators were introduced to the “Metaphorical Question Cards” method, created by Nomeda Jerochova (www.patirtysiridejos.lt), based on the motivational interviewing method, systemic theory, and supervision practices. This method helps individuals view situations and people in a broader context, step out of preconceived […]
Activities of Roma youth from Kybartai
The first month of summer was very intenensive for Kybartai Roma youth: On June 10-14, the activities of the Erasmus+ project “Fast-tracking Digital Inclusion” were held at the “Rasos” school in Kybarta, aimed at deepening the digital literacy skills of Roma youth. June 15 The Roma girls’ dance ensemble “Paše yak” participated in the Kybarti […]
Moments from Kybartai ,,Rasos” school
At the end of the school year, we share moments from Kybartai “Rasos” school, which is attended by a large part of the town’s Roma children. During this year, the children traveled a lot, played sports, both in education and in various competitions. We thank the project mediator Biruta Rusevičienė for supporting the children and […]
Invitation to celebrate International Roma day in Kybartai
Rumina Bagdonavičiūtė- new Roma mediator in Vilnius
Foto- D. Umbrasas, LRT Rumina Bagdonavičiūtė, a new Roma mediator, has been working in Vilnius for more than a month. You can find Rumina at the address of the Roma Society Center at T. Ševčenkos st. 16B. We wish Rumina success in her work and are happy to join the team of mediators of the […]
Empowering Roma youth
Roma young people from Kybartai, together with their peers from Latvia, Estonia and Romania, participated in Erasmus+ training in Riga throughout the previous week. We thank our mediator Birute Rusevicienė for organizing a youth trip and the opportunity to chat with Roma from other countries!