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Projects
2025
EU4 Youth Phase III Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship programme
Year
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Education, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
2024
180 000 EUR
2023
180 000 EUR
2022
246 732,28 EUR
2021
113 267,72 EUR
Allocated funds
European Commission - 15,12 mln. EUR; LT co-financing – 720 000 EUR
Project goal

Encourage active engagement of youth in the labor markets and social economy of Eastern Partnership countries, contribute to promoting sustainable economic growth, social cohesion, and reducing societal inequality.

Implementing organization
Central Project Management Agency (CPMA)
Financing source
European Commission/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania
Strengthening the resistance to disinformation in the European Union's Eastern partnership countries, with a particular focus on independent media
Year
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Media, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Allocated funds
88 607,69 EUR
Project goal

To strengthen resistance to disinformation and strategic communication capabilities, consolidating the dissemination of independent information in the EU's Eastern Partnership countries.

Implementing organization
UAB „Delfi“
Financing source
Fund for the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
2024
EU4 Youth Phase III Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship programme
Year
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Education, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
2024
180 000 EUR
2023
180 000 EUR
2022
246 732,28 EUR
2021
113 267,72 EUR
Allocated funds
European Commission - 15,12 mln. EUR; LT co-financing – 720 000 EUR
Project goal

Encourage active engagement of youth in the labor markets and social economy of Eastern Partnership countries, contribute to promoting sustainable economic growth, social cohesion, and reducing societal inequality.

Implementing organization
Central Project Management Agency (CPMA)
Financing source
European Commission/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania
Strengthening the resistance to disinformation in the European Union's Eastern partnership countries, with a particular focus on independent media
Year
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Media, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Allocated funds
88 607,69 EUR
Project goal

To strengthen resistance to disinformation and strategic communication capabilities, consolidating the dissemination of independent information in the EU's Eastern Partnership countries.

Implementing organization
UAB „Delfi“
Financing source
Fund for the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
2023
Belarusian Independent Cinema: Revival
Year
2023, 2022
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
39 506,50 EUR
Project goal

To promote, highlight, and support independent Belarusian cinema and the film industry locally and globally as a significant contribution to rethinking and preserving contemporary Belarusian national identity.

Implementing organization
Volia Films OÜ
Financing source
Fund for the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
EU4 Youth Phase III Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship programme
Year
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Education, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
2024
180 000 EUR
2023
180 000 EUR
2022
246 732,28 EUR
2021
113 267,72 EUR
Allocated funds
European Commission - 15,12 mln. EUR; LT co-financing – 720 000 EUR
Project goal

Encourage active engagement of youth in the labor markets and social economy of Eastern Partnership countries, contribute to promoting sustainable economic growth, social cohesion, and reducing societal inequality.

Implementing organization
Central Project Management Agency (CPMA)
Financing source
European Commission/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania
Lithuania - Belarus. A Dialogue about the Past
Year
2023, 2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
2023
22 342,95 EUR
2022
22 311 EUR
2021
20 715,10 EUR
Allocated funds
65 369,05 EUR
Project goal

To join efforts of researchers from Belarus and Lithuania to evaluate the most prevalent historical narratives in society, which are disseminated through the media and social networks.

Project results
  • 10 articles for a collective monograph prepared;
  • 15 articles for the media, 3 scientific articles prepared;
  • 3 debates organised
Implementing organization
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/ Lithuanian Institute of History
Strengthening the resistance to disinformation in the European Union's Eastern partnership countries, with a particular focus on independent media
Year
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Media, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Allocated funds
88 607,69 EUR
Project goal

To strengthen resistance to disinformation and strategic communication capabilities, consolidating the dissemination of independent information in the EU's Eastern Partnership countries.

Implementing organization
UAB „Delfi“
Financing source
Fund for the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
2022
Belarus - Lithuania: Science, Culture and Civil Society
Year
2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
2022
57 330 EUR
2021
17 376 EUR
Allocated funds
74 706 EUR
Project goal

To give the members of Belarus' intellectual and cultural elite the freedom to do research in the fields of humanities and social sciences, to promote global civic engagement through cultural exchange, and to establish informal networks.

Project results
  • 1-3 October 2021 The International Congress of Gudija Researchers was held in Kaunas, Lithuania, on 20/20/2020, with about 170 live and 212 virtual participants from Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Belarus, Estonia, Germany, Poland, Great Britain and other countries.
  • In September 2021, a call for Research Fellowships was launched (https://www.ldki.lt/2021-09-22-1/), for which 58 applications were submitted and 5 fellows were selected. The scientific publications prepared by the 2022 fellows are expected to be published in 2023 in the following journals: "Review of Institute of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania", "Homo Historicus", "Political Sphere", "Belarus і Svet" etc.
  • In May 2022, 6 discussions were organised remotely.
  • 30 September - 2 October 2022 International Congress of Gudija Studies was held in Kaunas, Lithuania, with 311 scholars and experts participating, 102 of whom participated remotely. The International Congress of Gudija Researchers was held in Kaunas, Lithuania, with around 170 in-person and 212 virtual participants from Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Belarus, Estonia, Germany, Poland, Great Britain and other countries.
Implementing organization
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/ Institute of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Belarusian Independent Cinema: Revival
Year
2023, 2022
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
39 506,50 EUR
Project goal

To promote, highlight, and support independent Belarusian cinema and the film industry locally and globally as a significant contribution to rethinking and preserving contemporary Belarusian national identity.

Implementing organization
Volia Films OÜ
Financing source
Fund for the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
EU4 Youth Phase III Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship programme
Year
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Education, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
2024
180 000 EUR
2023
180 000 EUR
2022
246 732,28 EUR
2021
113 267,72 EUR
Allocated funds
European Commission - 15,12 mln. EUR; LT co-financing – 720 000 EUR
Project goal

Encourage active engagement of youth in the labor markets and social economy of Eastern Partnership countries, contribute to promoting sustainable economic growth, social cohesion, and reducing societal inequality.

Implementing organization
Central Project Management Agency (CPMA)
Financing source
European Commission/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania
Ideas and Tools for the European Heritage of Belarus
Year
2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
2022
9 470,02 EUR
2021
15 708,86 EUR
Allocated funds
25 178,88 EUR
Project goal

To promote European Heritage Label Programme in Belarus, to identify potential sites that could complement the European list, and to develop new strategies for its interpretation. The project creates a basis for the deeper integration of Belarus into the European cultural space and actualizes the European aspect of cultural heritage.

Implementing organization
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/ European Humanities University (EHU)
Lithuania - Belarus. A Dialogue about the Past
Year
2023, 2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
2023
22 342,95 EUR
2022
22 311 EUR
2021
20 715,10 EUR
Allocated funds
65 369,05 EUR
Project goal

To join efforts of researchers from Belarus and Lithuania to evaluate the most prevalent historical narratives in society, which are disseminated through the media and social networks.

Project results
  • 10 articles for a collective monograph prepared;
  • 15 articles for the media, 3 scientific articles prepared;
  • 3 debates organised
Implementing organization
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/ Lithuanian Institute of History
Promotion of Relations between Belarusian and Lithuanian Expert Communities
Year
2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
2022
39 322,53 EUR
2021
3 277,05 EUR
Allocated funds
42 599,58 EUR
Project goal

To encourage the collaboration of Lithuanian and Belarusian researchers and experts in the fields of social and humanitarian sciences by raising the quality of analytical content produced.

Implementing organization
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/ Center for Eastern European Studies
Strengthening the resistance to disinformation in the European Union's Eastern partnership countries, with a particular focus on independent media
Year
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Media, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Allocated funds
88 607,69 EUR
Project goal

To strengthen resistance to disinformation and strategic communication capabilities, consolidating the dissemination of independent information in the EU's Eastern Partnership countries.

Implementing organization
UAB „Delfi“
Financing source
Fund for the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
2021
Belarus - Lithuania: Science, Culture and Civil Society
Year
2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
2022
57 330 EUR
2021
17 376 EUR
Allocated funds
74 706 EUR
Project goal

To give the members of Belarus' intellectual and cultural elite the freedom to do research in the fields of humanities and social sciences, to promote global civic engagement through cultural exchange, and to establish informal networks.

Project results
  • 1-3 October 2021 The International Congress of Gudija Researchers was held in Kaunas, Lithuania, on 20/20/2020, with about 170 live and 212 virtual participants from Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Belarus, Estonia, Germany, Poland, Great Britain and other countries.
  • In September 2021, a call for Research Fellowships was launched (https://www.ldki.lt/2021-09-22-1/), for which 58 applications were submitted and 5 fellows were selected. The scientific publications prepared by the 2022 fellows are expected to be published in 2023 in the following journals: "Review of Institute of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania", "Homo Historicus", "Political Sphere", "Belarus і Svet" etc.
  • In May 2022, 6 discussions were organised remotely.
  • 30 September - 2 October 2022 International Congress of Gudija Studies was held in Kaunas, Lithuania, with 311 scholars and experts participating, 102 of whom participated remotely. The International Congress of Gudija Researchers was held in Kaunas, Lithuania, with around 170 in-person and 212 virtual participants from Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Belarus, Estonia, Germany, Poland, Great Britain and other countries.
Implementing organization
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/ Institute of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
EU4 Youth Phase III Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship programme
Year
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Education, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
2024
180 000 EUR
2023
180 000 EUR
2022
246 732,28 EUR
2021
113 267,72 EUR
Allocated funds
European Commission - 15,12 mln. EUR; LT co-financing – 720 000 EUR
Project goal

Encourage active engagement of youth in the labor markets and social economy of Eastern Partnership countries, contribute to promoting sustainable economic growth, social cohesion, and reducing societal inequality.

Implementing organization
Central Project Management Agency (CPMA)
Financing source
European Commission/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania
Francysk Scaryna Cultural Rout (Part Polotsk-Vilnius)
Year
2021
Sector of assistance
Good governance
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
28 083,61 EUR
Project goal

To contribute to the preservation and promotion of tangible and intagible heritage related to the personality of Francysk Scaryna, based on the model of the Council of Europe Cultural Rout Programme.

Project results
  • Francysk Scaryna's concept of the Cultural Route, developed and tested in the case of the historic Polotsk-Vilnius route.
    Increased capacity of key social and cultural partners in Lithuania and Belarus to preserve and promote heritage on the basis of the Cultural Route concept.
  • An action plan for the establishment of the Francysk Scaryna's European Route of Culture has been developed.
  • The Francysk Scaryna European Cultural Route project and concept were presented to the international scientific community at the International Congress (2 October 2021, Kaunas).
  • The project website http://skaryna.eu/en/ was created.
Implementing organization
European Humanities University
Ideas and Tools for the European Heritage of Belarus
Year
2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
2022
9 470,02 EUR
2021
15 708,86 EUR
Allocated funds
25 178,88 EUR
Project goal

To promote European Heritage Label Programme in Belarus, to identify potential sites that could complement the European list, and to develop new strategies for its interpretation. The project creates a basis for the deeper integration of Belarus into the European cultural space and actualizes the European aspect of cultural heritage.

Implementing organization
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/ European Humanities University (EHU)
Lithuania - Belarus. A Dialogue about the Past
Year
2023, 2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
2023
22 342,95 EUR
2022
22 311 EUR
2021
20 715,10 EUR
Allocated funds
65 369,05 EUR
Project goal

To join efforts of researchers from Belarus and Lithuania to evaluate the most prevalent historical narratives in society, which are disseminated through the media and social networks.

Project results
  • 10 articles for a collective monograph prepared;
  • 15 articles for the media, 3 scientific articles prepared;
  • 3 debates organised
Implementing organization
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/ Lithuanian Institute of History
Promotion of Relations between Belarusian and Lithuanian Expert Communities
Year
2022, 2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
2022
39 322,53 EUR
2021
3 277,05 EUR
Allocated funds
42 599,58 EUR
Project goal

To encourage the collaboration of Lithuanian and Belarusian researchers and experts in the fields of social and humanitarian sciences by raising the quality of analytical content produced.

Implementing organization
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/ Center for Eastern European Studies
The Dilemma of Belarusian Constitutional Identity
Year
2021
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
12 762,10 EUR
Project goal

To organize an international scientific discussion in Vilnius between academics, members of civil society, and authors of the Lithuanian and Belarusian constitutions in order to identify the key components of Belarus' constitutional identity, with an emphasis on the country's legal, historical, and cultural (linguistic) aspects.

Project results
  • On 11 October 2021, a hybrid international discussion between representatives of Lithuania, Belarus and Poland took place in Vilnius, Lithuania, where the main elements of Belarus' constitutional identity were discussed, focusing on legal aspects.
  • A report of the discussion with its conclusions was prepared and published on the Mykolas Romeris University website: BELARUS-REPORT-OUTLINE.pdf (mruni.eu)
Implementing organization
Mykolas Romeris University
Understand, Measure and Reduce CO2 Footprint in Belarus
Year
2021, 2020
Sector of assistance
Environment and Climate Change
Project countries
Belarus
2021
29 137 EUR
2020
18 547,46 EUR
Allocated funds
47 684,46 EUR
Project goal

To promote and strengthen the awareness of Belarusian youth about environmental protection and climate change, to encourage organizations to do their daily business in an environmentally responsible way.

Project results
  • The Climathon event for young people took place remotely from 9-11 June 2021. 7 teams (33 people) took part and developed innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their communities and citizens.
  • Recommendations were developed for three organisations («Жилкомиздат», «Экопартнерство», Secondary School No 12 in Grodno).
  • A handbook for assessing the environmental performance of organisations has been developed.
  • Three newsletters were sent to more than 80 followers, published on social accounts, flyers were produced and published.
    The results of the project were presented at a summer school in Minsk (25 participants) on 23 June, 2021.
Implementing organization
Baltic Environmental Forum Lithuania
2020
Administrative Capacity Building and Introduction of International Standards at the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Belarus
Year
2020, 2019
Sector of assistance
Good governance
Project countries
Belarus
2020
6 731 EUR
2019
22 984 EUR
Allocated funds
30 000 EUR
Project goal

To strengthen institutional capacities of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Belarus. To contribute to the optimization of customs and border control activities, improvement of international trade conditions and enhance cooperation between services, performing control at the border.

Project results
  • During the meetings and practical trainings, Belarusian customs officers had the opportunity to get acquainted with international standards and methods for facilitating international trade, and to share the best practices of Lithuanian customs.
  • A coordination mechanism between the customs and border services of both countries was set up to improve the permeability of the state border crossing points.
  • The quality of customs services was improved and business and trade conditions were facilitated.
  • Cooperation between Lithuanian and Belarusian customs specialists has been strengthened through the establishment of a contact network of training specialists and the promotion of the exchange of good practice between the Lithuanian Customs Training Centre and the Belarusian Customs Advanced Studies and Retraining Institute.
Implementing organization
Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania
Development of community-based restoration concepts for former synagogues in Belarus
Year
2020
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
15 711 EUR
Project goal

Capacity building and experience sharing in community-based preservation and conversion of architectural heritage for the local needs.

Project results
  • At least 15 Belarusian heritage specialists and at least 5 members of the Synagogue Steering Group gained new experience in historic preservation;
  • Research work at the EHU has been strengthened; 2 articles related to the heritage of synagogues have been published in the EHU Centre for Jewish Studies' scientific journal "Tsaytshrif";
  • 30 Belarusian students gained experience in interdisciplinary cooperation in heritage and design studies;
  • 4 Belarusian students have been awarded scholarships to carry out research work in 2021-2022;
  • A plan for Belarusian-Lithuanian cooperation in the field of heritage conservation has been developed;
  • A film summarising the EHU projects in the field of preservation of the heritage of synagogues in Belarus in 2018-2020 has been created.
Implementing organization
European Humanities University
Increasing pandemic resilience in the regions of Belarus
Year
2020
Sector of assistance
Social Protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
9 000 EUR
Project goal

To improve the social situation of children and youth in boarding schools, to strengthen children's resistance to the pandemic.

Embassy project

Project results
  • Children from boarding schools, orphanages and poor families were taught about the importance of personal hygiene and self-protection skills in the face of pandemic outbreaks.
  • Boarding schools, orphanages and families were given medical protective equipment and received training on how to use it effectively.
Implementing organization
Catholic Charity Organization „Caritas“
Provision of independent information at charter97.org to the readers to counter Russian propaganda in Belarus and the region under the conditions of partial blocking of the website on the territory of Belarus
Year
2020, 2019
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus
2020
15 000 EUR
2019
15 000 EUR
Allocated funds
30 000 EUR
Project goal

Project is aimed at provision of independent alternative information at charter97.org to the readers to counter Russian propaganda in Belarus and the region under the conditions of partial blocking of the website on the territory of Belarus.

Project results
  • The Correspondents' Network has produced 116 publications for charter97.org in 2020: articles, commentaries, interviews, opinions from Lithuanian politicians, experts and activists.
  • A total of 708 articles were produced.
  • Readers were given the opportunity to exchange views and discuss the publications.
  • A meeting with Lithuanian and Belarusian correspondents improved cooperation between the editorial team and the correspondents, improved the quality of the articles, and another planned meeting was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Implementing organization
Charter'97 Foundation
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Twinning project: Strengthening cooperation between the EU and the Republic of Belarus in the customs sector
Year
2020
Sector of assistance
EU Twining Programme, Good governance
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
1 300 000 EUR (EU budget funds)
Project goal

The overall objectives of the project is the establishment of a working model for cooperation in the customs area between the EU and the Republic of Belarus to facilitate the legitimate trade and minimize the supply chain risks in the international commerce.

Project duration: 24 months + 3 months

Project results
  • Support to SCC for the preparation project Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the Republic of Belarus in the Customs Sector;
  • Identification of the legislation gaps between the Eurasian and European Customs Code as baseline for information exchange;
  • Improvement of the customs business processes and internal organization capacity;
  • Identification of the sources (IT Systems) and methods to facilitate the information exchange;
  • Improvements in the vocational training and re-training capabilities;
  • Capacity improvement through better utilization of the customs infrastructure at the BCP’s to facilitate the trade and minimize the security risks;
  • Elaboration of the “best practise” to establish institutional channels for dialogue with the business partners (freight forwarders, customs brokers, agents, import and export companies, logistics service providers, etc.).
Implementing organization
Germany - leader, Poland, Lithuania (Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania) - junior partner
Twinning project: Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of the National Statistics System of the Republic of Belarus
Year
2020
Sector of assistance
EU Twining Programme, Good governance
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
1 300 000 EUR (EU budget funds)
Project goal

Strengthening the capacity of the national statistical system of the Republic of Belarus in terms of production and dissemination of high-quality and internationally comparable statistical data to increase the efficiency of policy decision-making.

Project duration: 21 months + 3 months

Project results
  • Creation of an information resource in the form of a database of administrative data and the development of quality assessment tools for such data based on EU statistical standards and best European practices;
  • Improvemnt of the quality of the national environmental-economic accounting system;
  • Faciliation of the process of introduction of the SDMX standard for data and metadata dissemination and exchange;
  • Improvement of the standard microdata dissemination procedure.
Implementing organization
Denmark - leader, Finland, Lithuania (Statistics Lithuania) - junior partners
Understand, Measure and Reduce CO2 Footprint in Belarus
Year
2021, 2020
Sector of assistance
Environment and Climate Change
Project countries
Belarus
2021
29 137 EUR
2020
18 547,46 EUR
Allocated funds
47 684,46 EUR
Project goal

To promote and strengthen the awareness of Belarusian youth about environmental protection and climate change, to encourage organizations to do their daily business in an environmentally responsible way.

Project results
  • The Climathon event for young people took place remotely from 9-11 June 2021. 7 teams (33 people) took part and developed innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their communities and citizens.
  • Recommendations were developed for three organisations («Жилкомиздат», «Экопартнерство», Secondary School No 12 in Grodno).
  • A handbook for assessing the environmental performance of organisations has been developed.
  • Three newsletters were sent to more than 80 followers, published on social accounts, flyers were produced and published.
    The results of the project were presented at a summer school in Minsk (25 participants) on 23 June, 2021.
Implementing organization
Baltic Environmental Forum Lithuania
2019
Administrative Capacity Building and Introduction of International Standards at the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Belarus
Year
2020, 2019
Sector of assistance
Good governance
Project countries
Belarus
2020
6 731 EUR
2019
22 984 EUR
Allocated funds
30 000 EUR
Project goal

To strengthen institutional capacities of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Belarus. To contribute to the optimization of customs and border control activities, improvement of international trade conditions and enhance cooperation between services, performing control at the border.

Project results
  • During the meetings and practical trainings, Belarusian customs officers had the opportunity to get acquainted with international standards and methods for facilitating international trade, and to share the best practices of Lithuanian customs.
  • A coordination mechanism between the customs and border services of both countries was set up to improve the permeability of the state border crossing points.
  • The quality of customs services was improved and business and trade conditions were facilitated.
  • Cooperation between Lithuanian and Belarusian customs specialists has been strengthened through the establishment of a contact network of training specialists and the promotion of the exchange of good practice between the Lithuanian Customs Training Centre and the Belarusian Customs Advanced Studies and Retraining Institute.
Implementing organization
Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania
Cooperation between Lithuanian and Belarusian Women's Organizations in the Area of Consolidation of Gender Democracy
Year
2019
Sector of assistance
Gender Equality and women empowerment
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
5 000 EUR
Project goal

Gender equality, support to Belarusian civil society, women empowerment.

Embassy project

Implementing organization
Vilnius Women's Home
Creating sustainable food rescue system in Belarus
Year
2019
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
5 000 EUR
Project goal

Transfer of good practices and designing of food rescue systems in Belarus.

Embassy project

Implementing organization
Charity and Support Fund "Food Bank"
Creative Rehabilitation for Children with Disabilities "Let's Create Together"
Year
2019
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
750 EUR
Project goal

To reduce social exclusion and draw public attention to the situation and rights of disabled people in Belarus.

Embassy project

Implementing organization
Private individual
Development of community-based restoration concepts for former synagogues in Belarus
Year
2019
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
16 584,66 EUR
Project goal

To bring to Belarus the experience of Lithuania in community-based preservation and conversion of architectural heritage for the needs of locals and city promotion.

Implementing organization
European Humanities University
Innovative social, public and economic engagement for empowered youth in Belarus
Year
2019
Sector of assistance
Social Protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
12 490,29 EUR
Project goal

Informed and engaged young Belarusians participate in new types of business, public and social activities that will benefit the Belarusian society.

Implementing organization
European Radio for Belarus (Euroradio)
Promotion of Deaf Entrepreneurship
Year
2019
Sector of assistance
Social Protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
29 584,70 EUR
Project goal

Give knowledge for deaf and hearing impaired youth from Belarus about entrepreneurship opportunities, business development, promote social activity and apply skills in future.

Implementing organization
The PAGAVA community of Lithuanian families raising deaf and hard hearing children
Provision of independent information at charter97.org to the readers to counter Russian propaganda in Belarus and the region under the conditions of partial blocking of the website on the territory of Belarus
Year
2020, 2019
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus
2020
15 000 EUR
2019
15 000 EUR
Allocated funds
30 000 EUR
Project goal

Project is aimed at provision of independent alternative information at charter97.org to the readers to counter Russian propaganda in Belarus and the region under the conditions of partial blocking of the website on the territory of Belarus.

Project results
  • The Correspondents' Network has produced 116 publications for charter97.org in 2020: articles, commentaries, interviews, opinions from Lithuanian politicians, experts and activists.
  • A total of 708 articles were produced.
  • Readers were given the opportunity to exchange views and discuss the publications.
  • A meeting with Lithuanian and Belarusian correspondents improved cooperation between the editorial team and the correspondents, improved the quality of the articles, and another planned meeting was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Implementing organization
Charter'97 Foundation
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Stanisław Moniuszko – 200 years anniversary
Year
2019
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
3 000 EUR
Project goal

Transfer of experience of Lithuanian historians and musicologists, joint research of historical past.

Embassy project

Implementing organization
Lithuanian Musicians' Union
Twinning project: Support for the State Border Committee of Belarus in the implementation of the national Integrated Border Management (IBM) strategy and action plan
Year
2019
Sector of assistance
EU Twining Programme, Good governance
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
1 300 000 EUR (EU budget funds)
Project goal

To strengthen the capacities of the State Border Committee of Belarus to implement a modern, effective and efficient integrated border management (IBM) system in alignment with the EU acquis and EU standards and best practices developed based on lessons learned.

Project duration: 24 months

Implementing organization
Latvia - leader, Estonia, Poland, Lithuania (State Border Guard Service) - junior partners
2018
Conduct of the second national youth team competition "What do I know about Europe" in the final game
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Gender Equality and women empowerment
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
1 600 EUR
Implementing organization
Diplomatic Mission Project
Creative Rehabilitation for Children with Disabilities "Let's Paint Together"
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
1 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Diplomatic Mission Project
Democracy - the dissemination of independent information and the consolidation of human rights
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
13 677,11 EUR
Implementing organization
Association of Lithuanian Gay League
Development of Community-based restoration concept for the former Ashmiany Synagogue
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
9 482 EUR
Implementing organization
European Humanities University
Dissemination of Independent Information and Transfer of Lithuania's Experience to Belarus and the Region by Charter97.org
Year
2018, 2017
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
2018
15 000 EUR
2017
15 000 EUR
Allocated funds
30 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Charter’97 Foundation, Continuing project since 2017
Earth under white wings
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Gender Equality and women empowerment
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
2 700 EUR
Implementing organization
Diplomatic Mission Project
Encouraging Entrepreneurship of the Deaf
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Social Protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
23 324 EUR
Implementing organization
The PAGAVA community of Lithuanian families raising deaf and hard hearing children
Francis Malevsky - the guardian of the memory of the three nations
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
3 500 EUR
Implementing organization
Diplomatic Mission Project
Lithuanian and Belarusian regional media cooperation
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Media
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
3 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Diplomatic Mission Project
Promoting the use of the Belarusian language as one of the elements of national identity
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
1 700 EUR
Implementing organization
Diplomatic Mission Project
Promotion of democracy– independent information dissemination from the Human Rights perspective
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
13 677,11 EUR
Implementing organization
National LGBT Rights Organisation
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Social educational photography project „PHOTOSTART
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Gender Equality and women empowerment
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
3 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Diplomatic Mission Project
Spread of independent information and transfer of Lithuanian experience in Belarus and the region by Charter97.org
Year
2018, 2017
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Multilateral projects, Public Awareness
Project countries
Belarus
2018
15 000 EUR
2017
15 000 EUR
Allocated funds
30 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Charter'97 Foundation
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Strengthening the institutional capacities of the Customs of the Republic of Belarus in the field of customs assessment and customs management
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Good governance
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
5 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Customs department under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania (Diplomatic Mission Project)
Support to Belarusian non-governmental youth organizations in building a sustainable urban community
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
5 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Diplomatic Mission Project
The commemoration of Lithuanian historical memory in the Curopathos
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
3 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Diplomatic Mission Project
Towards Ethical Media: Opportunities for Overcoming Gender Stereotypes
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Gender Equality and women empowerment
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
3 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Diplomatic Mission Project
Web site (www.ucpg.org) support of the Belarusian opposition United Citizens Party
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Gender Equality and women empowerment
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
1 500 EUR
Implementing organization
Diplomatic Mission Project
Youth Social and Economic Project "Invent Yourself"
Year
2018
Sector of assistance
Social Protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
12 421,68 EUR
Implementing organization
Youth association "StudAlliance"
2017
"Intermarium". TV debate show about the region
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
11 840.27
Implementing organization
Jerzy Giedroyc dialogue and cooperation forum.
Dissemination of Independent Information and Transfer of Lithuania's Experience to Belarus and the Region by Charter97.org
Year
2018, 2017
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
2018
15 000 EUR
2017
15 000 EUR
Allocated funds
30 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Charter’97 Foundation, Continuing project since 2017
Francis Malevsky - the guardian of the memory of the three nations
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
3 500 EUR
Implementing organization
Embassy project
Increasing the cooperation between business support organizations and local authorities in Belarus: towards a sustainable dialogue
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Private Sector and Entrepreneurship Development
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
5 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Lithuanian Business Confederation
Legacy of the Radziwiłł family, noblemen of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania: Cooperation in developing the capacities of research and preservation of cultural heritage
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
7 352.89 EUR
Implementing organization
Cultural Heritage Department under the Ministry of Culture
Organizing expeditions for International students, investigating Litvak synagogues in Belarus
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
11 992.62 EUR
Implementing organization
Public Enterprise Jewish Culture and Information Center
Promotion of Entrepreneurship of the Deaf
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Education, Private Sector and Entrepreneurship Development
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
15 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Lithuanian Association of Families with Deaf and Bad Hearing Children PAGAVA
Promotion of the use of the Belarusian language as one of the elements of national identity
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
1 700 EUR
Implementing organization
Embassy project
Spread of independent information and transfer of Lithuanian experience in Belarus and the region by Charter97.org
Year
2018, 2017
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Multilateral projects, Public Awareness
Project countries
Belarus
2018
15 000 EUR
2017
15 000 EUR
Allocated funds
30 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Charter'97 Foundation
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Strenghtening Civil Society Organizations for an Effective Representation of Mental Health Service Users
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
4 300 EUR
Implementing organization
Public Enterprise “Mental health perspective”
The 8th International Painters' Plenary in Grodno / Training Workshop and Workshop on "Contemporary trends and tendencies in the development of world art
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
3 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Project of Consulate General of Lithuania in Grodno, State Enterprise "Grodno Exhibition Hall" at the Grodno Executive Committee
The EHU Times
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Media
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
24 945.87 EUR
Implementing organization
European Humanities University
The final game of the second national youth team competition "What I Know About Europe"
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
1600 EUR
Implementing organization
Embassy project
The old political experiences of the public and heritage in the modern civil society in the region of ULB (the Dukes Slutski /Olelkovichi)
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
27 000 EUR
Implementing organization
Public Enterprise Academy of Historical Memory
Twinning project: Strengthening the National Bank of Belarus
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
EU Twining Programme, Good governance
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
1 150 000 EUR (EU budget funds)
Project goal

The EU Twinning Project oriented to help study the legal and institutional environment to secure financial stability in Belarus and develop recommendations on its improvement in the light of the best international practices (responsibility, division of powers, regulatory activity). The project also envisages improvements to the report on financial stability, including the regulation of its preparatory process, the development of a reference guide for internal use on financial stability monitoring, strengthening of the personnel potential through trainings on the use of the improved macroprudential supervision system.

Project duration: 18 months + 3 months.

 

Implementing organization
Germany - leader, Poland, Lithuania (Bank of Lithuania) - junior partners
World Belarusian Meeting of Culture, Science and Youth in Vilnius
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
16 629.66 EUR
Implementing organization
Eastern Europe Studies Centre
Youth social and economic project "Invent Yourself”
Year
2017
Sector of assistance
Private Sector and Entrepreneurship Development
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
12 365.89 EUR
Implementing organization
Youth association "StudAlliance"
2016
Bologna Process for Belarussian Youth
Year
2016
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
7.834 EUR
Implementing organization
Young Christian Democrats of Lithuania
Dissemination of Independent Information in Belarus and the Region
Year
2016
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Multilateral projects, Public Awareness
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
14 981.68 EUR
Project goal

To strengthen Belarusian civil society and independent media through the online portal Charter’97.

Project results
  • Articles were prepared and published on the situation in Belarus and the region, as well as on Lithuania's development cooperation.
  • Monitoring of Lithuanian press was conducted—articles from other portals were translated and published on the portal in Belarusian, Russian, and English.
  • A high number of portal visitors was maintained.
Implementing organization
Charter’97 Foundation
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Studies of the Radziwiłł family, noblemen of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Mausoleum in the basements of Nesvizh church and a concept for adaptation thereof for visitors
Year
2016
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
6.879 EUR
Implementing organization
Department of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture
The EHU Times
Year
2016
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Media
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
19.595 EUR
Implementing organization
European Humanities University
World Belarussian meeting of Culture, Science and Youth in Vilnius
Year
2016
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
26.288 EUR
Implementing organization
Legal entity
Youth project “Center of civil initiative”
Year
2016
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
8.073 EUR
Implementing organization
Legal entity
2015
Cultural history links on the way of Lithuania and Belarus
Year
2015
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
N/A
Implementing organization
The Oginski Cultural History Museum of Rietavas
Empowering Belarussian civil society to defend legal rights of domestic violence victims
Year
2015
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Gender Equality and women empowerment
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
N/A
Implementing organization
Human Rights Monitoring Institute
Engage. Communicate. Share Lithuania's Experience.
Year
2015
Sector of assistance
Good governance, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Allocated funds
34 572.86 EUR
Project goal

To expand development cooperation by encouraging the interest and capabilities of Lithuanian institutions, non-governmental organizations, and businesses to participate in international development cooperation programs. To ensure the dissemination of best practices from Lithuania's participation in international development cooperation programs.

Project results
  • The dissemination of best practices increased the motivation and active participation of representatives from the public, non-governmental, and private sectors in projects funded by the EU and international organizations.
  • Strengthened the participation of Lithuanian representatives in development cooperation projects by providing support at the highest level.
  • Successful projects implemented by Lithuanian institutions and companies were presented to representatives of partner country institutions and donors, sharing best practices and expanding various forms of international cooperation between Lithuania and other countries.
  • Increased dissemination of information about Lithuania's capabilities in providing development cooperation assistance in partner countries enhanced Lithuania's reputation as a reliable donor in recipient countries, within the EU, and internationally. The attractiveness of proposals submitted by Lithuanian representatives for development cooperation projects is expected to increase.
  • The implementation plan for recommendations on more favorable legal regulation laid the groundwork for removing obstacles to more active participation in development cooperation programs in the future.
Implementing organization
Central Project Management Agency (CPMA)
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Gender Equality from the Baltics to Central Asia: International website Women in Democracy
Year
2015
Sector of assistance
Gender Equality and women empowerment, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Allocated funds
6 652,51 EUR
Project goal

Continue the activities of the innovative international website "Women in Democracy".

Project results
  • Ensured continuous support and technical maintenance of the international website www.womenindemocracy.org, which presents and promotes gender equality in the countries of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus region, and Central Asia.
  • Performed daily news monitoring and selection for the website sections "News," "Opinion," and "Facebook"; periodically updated the sections "Politics," "Governance and Economy," "Violence against Women," and "International Organizations" with relevant information, and uploaded visual materials.
  • Prepared and posted four original interviews with women leaders from the region (posted in the section "Interviews with Leaders").
  • Written six informational and analytical articles.
  • Strengthened Lithuania's role as a coordinator of gender equality in the region (Eastern Europe, the Caucasus region, Central Asia).
  • Through its activities, the website discredits anti-democratic propaganda and disinformation in the region.
Implementing organization
Vilnius University Gender Studies Centre
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
International Congress of Belarusian Studies
Year
2015
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
N/A
Implementing organization
Grand Duchy of Lithuania Institute
Spread of independent information in Belarus and the region
Year
2015
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Multilateral projects, Public Awareness
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
14 999,94 EUR
Project goal

To strengthen civil society and independent media in Belarus through the website www.charter97.org.

Project results
  • Established a network of professional correspondents.
  • Published 76 articles by professional journalists (planned 100).
  • Monitored press in Lithuania, translating and publishing 160 articles (planned 160) in Belarusian, Russian, and English over the 5 months of the project.
  • Published an article about the "Twin" projects.
  • Maintained a high number of portal visitors (more than 300,000 unique visitors per day).
Implementing organization
Charter'97 Foundation
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
The Memory and Heritage of the GDL: for Lithuanian Eastern Neighborhood Policy and Cooperation of the societies (Prices Vishniovecki)
Year
2015
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
5 000 EUR
Project goal

To promote scientific and cultural collaboration among scholars from Belarus, Lithuania, and Ukraine on the topic of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (LDK).

Project results
  • Preparatory work completed for a book on the Višnioveckis family—three scientific research expeditions were carried out in Belarus (visiting 7 locations), Poland (visiting 7 locations), and Ukraine (visiting 10 locations). During these expeditions, heritage sites related to the Višnioveckis family were identified and documented with multi-dimensional photographs intended to illustrate the book.
Implementing organization
Public institution „Academy of the Historical Memory"
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
“Traveling Abroad” – Promoting Women’s Social and Economic Activism and Networking Between the EU and Eastern Europe
Year
2015
Sector of assistance
Gender Equality and women empowerment, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Moldova
Allocated funds
14 327 EUR
Project goal

To promote entrepreneurship, social, and economic activism among women in Moldova and Belarus during 2014-2015.

Project results
  • 21 project participants from Belarus were activated and empowered to develop their businesses and organizations.
  • 18 women from Maladzechna and Zaslavl who adopted the Success Team method will be able to disseminate this method to other regions of Belarus.
  • Support from government institutions in Belarus was secured through meetings with Belarusian authorities to promote women’s entrepreneurship.
  • A Belarus-Lithuania-Moldova women's network was established, comprising 12 Moldovan, 9 Belarusian, 10 Lithuanian, and 10 other EU organizations.
  • 42 organizations from Lithuania, Moldova, and Belarus signed a memorandum of intent to collaborate.
  • The project was covered in local press, and in Belarus, Moldova, and internationally on the “Going Abroad” and Winnet BSR websites.
Implementing organization
Rietavas Business Information Centre
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
2014
Cultural history links on the way of Lithuania and Belarus
Year
2014
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
N/A
Implementing organization
The Oginski Cultural History Museum of Rietavas
Gender Equality from the Baltic to Central Asia: International Website "Women in Democracy"
Year
2014
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Gender Equality and women empowerment, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Allocated funds
12 173,7 EUR (41 999,35 LT)
Project goal

To present and promote gender equality in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus region, and Central Asia through the international website www.womenindemocracy.org.

Project results
  • Ensured continuous content maintenance and technical support of the website, with updated sections. A new section, "Interviews with Women Leaders," and additional topical sections (Politics; Governance and Economy; Violence against Women; International Organizations) were created.
  • Daily news monitoring and selection were performed. News was posted in the website's sections "News," "Opinion," and "Facebook," along with visual materials.
  • Prepared and posted 12 original interviews with women leaders from the region on the website.
  • Wrote 12 informational and analytical texts.
  • Strengthened Lithuania's role as a coordinator of gender equality in the region (Eastern Europe, the Caucasus region, Central Asia).
  • The information and news provided on the website regarding gender equality issues are regularly read by 526 individuals from all world regions.
Implementing organization
Gender Studies Centre of Vilnius University
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Going Abroad: Promoting Women's Social and Economic Activity and Networking between the EU and Eastern Europe
Year
2014
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Gender Equality and women empowerment, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Moldova
Allocated funds
17 114.15 EUR (59 091.75 LT)
Project goal

To promote entrepreneurship and increase social and economic activity among women in Moldova and Belarus.

Project results
  • 32 women from Moldova, 7 from Belarus, and 12 from Lithuania were empowered and motivated to develop their businesses and organizations.
  • A women's network was established to foster business contacts and new cooperation initiatives.
  • Women who mastered the Success Teams method can now spread this approach to other regions in Moldova and Belarus.
  • Training in Taraclia inspired participants to form an active women's club in Taraclia district, now with 20 members ready to join Success Teams.
  • The project was covered by local media ("Plungės žinios") and internationally on the "Going Abroad" website (8 articles).
Implementing organization
Rietavas Business Information Centre
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Identity Theft Prevention: strengthening the civil society in Belarus through exchange of Lithuanian best practices
Year
2014
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
N/A
Implementing organization
Lithuanian Consumer Institute
International Congress of Belarusian Studies
Year
2014
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
N/A
Implementing organization
Grand Dutchy of Lithuania Institute
Lithuania and Belarus trough Photo objective
Year
2014
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
N/A
Implementing organization
Lithuanian Association of Families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children PAGAVA
Memory of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania's Traditions and Heritage Treasury - For Lithuania's Eastern Neighborhood Policy and Regional Societal Cooperation (Dukes Ostrogski)
Year
2014
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
14 481 EUR (50 000 LT)
Project goal

To promote cooperation among regional scholars in researching and popularizing the history and heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL).

Project results
  • Based on the collaboration of scholars from Belarus, Lithuania, and Ukraine, a richly illustrated publication about the Dukes Ostrogski and the Battle of Orsha was created and published. This contributes to the promotion of the shared historical and cultural heritage of the entire GDL region within society and the formation of a European identity.
Implementing organization
Academy of Historical Memory
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Third International Academy for Young Leaders "Youth Participation in Political Activities: Challenges and Opportunities"
Year
2014
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Allocated funds
8 688.6 EUR (30 000 LT)
Project goal

To motivate and prepare young leaders from Eastern Partnership countries for professional political careers and to strengthen the existing network of young leaders.

Project results
  • 62 young leaders from Eastern Partnership countries acquired the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful political career; 15 organizations joined the young leaders' network.
Implementing organization
Association "Young Leaders Forum"
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
United Students of Belarus Rally “USB 2014”: Promoting the Intercultural Dialogue
Year
2014
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Gender Equality and women empowerment
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
N/A
Implementing organization
Legal entity
2013
Empowering Women - Strengthening Democracy
Year
2013
Sector of assistance
Gender Equality and women empowerment, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
9 847.1 EUR (34 000 LT)
Project goal

To promote equal civil and political participation of women in Belarus and Ukraine and to enhance their leadership competencies.

Project results
  • Organization of the forum "Tools and Tactics for Communicating Your Position" in Vilnius.
  • Preparation of reviews on factors that hinder and promote more active participation of young women in civil and political life.
  • Based on the reviews, a publication was issued, and a short film was created.
Implementing organization
Center for Equality Advancement
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Gender Equality from the Baltic Sea to Central Asia: International Website "Women in Democracy"
Year
2013
Sector of assistance
Gender Equality and women empowerment, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Allocated funds
10 401.4 EUR (35 914 LT)
Project goal

To continue supporting and developing the international website www.womenindemocracy.org, which promotes and presents gender equality in the Community of Democracies and other countries (especially in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus region, and Central Asia) since 2012.

Project results
  • Daily monitoring of news and information databases regarding women's status and gender equality issues was conducted.
  • Contacts were established with target NGOs from 15 countries in the region, and an analysis of national government documents, legal materials, and ongoing gender equality initiatives was performed.
  • Materials were prepared and published on the website to familiarize the Lithuanian public with gender equality implementation initiatives in the region.
  • A multi-day online forum on relevant equal opportunities issues was organized. The main result was an effectively functioning website.
Implementing organization
Gender Studies Centre of Vilnius University
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
International Young Leaders Academy "Democratic Development in the European Eastern Partnership Countries: Challenges and Opportunities"
Year
2013
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Allocated funds
7 240.5 EUR (25 000 Lt)
Project goal

To continue activities related to youth initiated during Lithuania's chairmanship of the Community of Democracies (CoD) in 2010-11 and to strengthen the CoD dimension.

Project results
  • The second international leaders academy "Democratic Development in the European Eastern Partnership Countries: Challenges and Opportunities" was organized in Vilnius. Approximately 50 participants, including political scientists, youth, NGO representatives, and human rights defenders from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, USA, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine, Hungary, and Germany, discussed with Lithuanian politicians the various democratic transformations, achievements, and challenges in the Eastern European region.
Implementing organization
Association "Young Leaders Forum"
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Strengthening the Role of Civil Society in the Decision-Making Process in Eastern Partnership Countries
Year
2013
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Allocated funds
28 732.6 EUR (99 208 LT)
Project goal

To strengthen civil society in Eastern Partnership countries in the context of Lithuania's presidency of the EU Council.

Project results
  • From November 27-29, 2013, a conference for the civil society of Eastern Partnership countries was organized in Vilnius. The conference served as a platform for in-depth discussion on how to more effectively support the development of civil society in Eastern Partnership countries and to enhance its capacity to participate in the decision-making process. The dialogue between experts and civil society representatives from Eastern Partnership and EU member states proved to be particularly successful.
  • Target groups of the conference included participants of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, representatives of local and international NGOs, political foundations, organizations, think tanks working in Eastern Partnership countries, representatives of the European Commission, and the largest international development cooperation agencies working in the region.
  • The conference was attended by 378 participants and 211 media representatives. Approximately 7000 viewers from various countries watched the live broadcast.
Implementing organization
Public institution "Eastern Europe Studies Centre"
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
2012
Forum of Democracies: Online Gender Equality Website
Year
2012
Sector of assistance
Multilateral projects, Public Awareness
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Allocated funds
N/A
Project goal

To create a forum addressing current issues related to women's rights (featuring useful documents and examples of best practices), fostering thematic discussions, and supporting the implementation of gender equality in the region and other Community of Democracies countries.

Project results
  • An online website http://www.womenindemocracy.org/ was created to meet the project's objectives.
  • The content is continuously updated.
  • Ongoing collaboration with NGOs in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus region, and Central Asian countries.
Implementing organization
Center for Equality Advancement
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Open Your Eyes to Democracy: Youth Information Networking
Year
2012
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
N/A
Project goal

To enhance the professional competencies of young representatives of independent media from Belarus, Ukraine, and Lithuania in promoting democratic values in public information, with consideration of gender equality.

Project results
  • Young representatives of independent media from Belarus, Ukraine, and Lithuania enhanced their professional competencies in promoting democratic values in public information. They prepared photo reports (photographs) on socially sensitive topics, emphasizing gender aspects, respect for diversity, and issues of democracy.
  • An exhibition of selected photo works was organized in all three countries.
Implementing organization
Center for Equality Advancement
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Preparation, Research, and Publication of the Lithuanian Metrica in Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine
Year
2012
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
N/A
Project goal

To support and continue the preparation, research, and publication of the books of the Lithuanian Metrica (preparation and publication of books No. 18 and 32) in Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine through the collaboration of scholars from the three countries.

Project results
  • The 32nd book of the Lithuanian Metrica was prepared and published.
  • The 18th book of the Lithuanian Metrica was prepared for publication.
  • Articles for the future informational publication "The Lithuanian Metrica: A Shared Past – A Shared Present" were created in Lithuanian, Belarusian, and Ukrainian.
Implementing organization
Lithuanian Institute of History
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
2011
Collaboration of Scientists from Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine: Preparation of the Encyclopedia of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Phase IV
Year
2011
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
N/A
Project goal

To continue the collaboration among scientists from Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine in preparing the Encyclopedia of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania for the 2007-2012 period.

Project results
  • Written 60 new articles.
  • Revised, supplemented, and scientifically edited the articles for volumes I, II, and III.
Implementing organization
Lithuanian Institute of History
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Cultural Heritage Project
Year
2011
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
N/A
Project goal

To promote the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL) in Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine.

Project results
  • Published the book "2000 km of History", documenting a historical journey undertaken in the autumn of 2010 with Žemaitukai horses to the Black Sea. The book captures historical sites and the riders' journey along the routes of Duke Vytautas the Great.
Implementing organization
One Planet
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Folklore Fair 2011: Sources of the Nemunas – Belarus
Year
2011
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
N/A
Project goal

To develop connections and cultural understanding between citizens of Lithuania, Belarus, and other countries by presenting the traditional lifestyles, crafts, cuisine, and customs of various nations.

Project results
  • Organized a fair where representatives from Belarus, Georgia, Ukraine, and other countries showcased their cultures and cuisine.
Implementing organization
Association "Celebration for All"
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Going democratic: effective support by the diaspora
Year
2011
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society, Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine
Allocated funds
N/A
Project goal

To promote the diaspora of Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine by sharing the experiences of Lithuanian communities in Western Europe, particularly youth leaders in Germany, Ireland, Italy, and the UK, in creating a network of cooperation and thus contributing to the development of civil society and the dissemination of democratic values in their countries of origin.

Project results
  • Organized a youth discussion and conference in Germany titled "Democracy and Diaspora," and held joint cultural events. The materials from the scientific conference were published.
  • Created a website – forum demodiaspora.net – for sharing experiences through electronic means.
Implementing organization
European Lithuanian Cultural Center in Germany
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Memory of GDL Traditions and Heritage Treasure – For the Policy of Lithuania's Eastern Neighbors and Regional Societal Communication
Year
2011
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
N/A
Project goal

To develop collaboration among scholars from the region's countries and thus contribute to the promotion of the shared historical and cultural heritage of the entire GDL region.

Project results
  • Prepared and published in Ukrainian the book "Chotyn: The Frontier of Nations."
Implementing organization
Academy of Historical Memory
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
2010
Echoes of the Battle of Žalgiris - 2010
Year
2010
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
8 047.1 EUR (27 785 LT)
Project goal

To contribute to the creation of a common historical awareness in the Eastern European region and to find common points of contact in evaluating the same historical events.

Project results
  • Approximately 30 representatives from Belarusian and Ukrainian municipalities, universities, museums, religious institutions, and tourism organizations participated in an informational visit to Lithuania.
  • A roundtable discussion was held in the Seimas.
  • Project participants were introduced to Lithuanian history, culture, ethnography, cross-border cooperation and tourism development opportunities, and the activities of youth and NGOs.
Implementing organization
NGO „Academy of Life"
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Preparation of Study “The Battle of Žalgiris in the Historical Memory”
Year
2010
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
4 344.3 EUR (15 000 LT)
Project goal

To reveal the dynamics of historical heritage division in Central and Eastern Europe through the changing interpretations of the Battle of Grunwald over time; to enhance understanding of interpretations established in other countries; to mitigate the sharpness of historical heritage divisions while increasing mutual trust within the region.

Project results
  • A preliminary study was prepared, presenting key trends in the historical memory of the Battle of Grunwald, with selected illustrations. The project demonstrates the necessity of analyzing historical memory research not only within a single historical culture but also by including the entire Eastern European region.
Implementing organization
The Lithuanian Institute of History
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
The GDL memory tradition and heritage treasures for the Lithuanian Eastern Neighborhood policy and regional cooperation
Year
2010
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
14 481 EUR (50 000 LT)
Project goal

To develop cooperation among scientists from the region (Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine) in researching and promoting the history and heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, to foster historical awareness among scientists and cultural figures, and to encourage cultural exchanges between Lithuania and neighboring countries.

Project results
  • In collaboration with Ukrainian and Belarusian scientists, a new academic/informative book, "Grunwald: Perspectives of Three Nations of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania," was prepared and published in Ukrainian (published by Baltia-Druk, Kyiv).
  • The latest textual and visual materials on the heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania were collected and made publicly available on the website www.mdl.lt.
Implementing organization
NGO „Academy of the Historical Memory"
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
The Scientific Cooperation of Lithuanian, Belarusian, Ukrainian Scientists for the research and publishing of Lithuanian Metrics: the dissemination of Lithuania's expirience
Year
2010
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
17 189.8 EUR (59 353 LT)
Project goal

Part of the 2007-2012 program. To prepare a four-volume encyclopedia of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL), collaborating with over 100 historians from countries with GDL heritage (Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine) and other countries (Germany, England, Italy, Russia), creating a cohesive and comprehensive history of the GDL, integrating its heritage across different political and cultural regions.

Project results
  • Scientific articles for the second volume of the encyclopedia were written (letters A to N, by approximately 20 authors, covering about 48 articles).
  • Scientific articles for the third volume of the encyclopedia were written (letters O to Ž, by over 40 authors, covering about 100 articles).
  • Scientific reviews of the articles were prepared.
  • The project was presented at the International Lithuanian Studies Conference in Warsaw and at the international conference dedicated to the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Grunwald in Vilnius.
Implementing organization
The Lithuanian Institute of History
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
2009
"The paths of Adomas Mickevicius in Belarus – the symbol of the past"
Year
2009
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
2 842.6 EUR (9 815 LT)
Project goal

To investigate the traces of the historical heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL) in Belarus.

Project results
  • Photographed historical heritage sites related to the life of Adam Mickiewicz in Belarus and Lithuania.
  • Prepared and opened an exhibition of artistic photographs at Trakai Castle.
Implementing organization
N/A
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
The exhibition "Lithuania: Culture and History": marking the Millennium Lithuania in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus
Year
2009
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
23 528.7 EUR (81 240 LT)
Project goal

To introduce the societies of Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia to Lithuanian history and culture, and to present the millennium anniversary of the name of Lithuania in Minsk, Kyiv, Lida, and Saint Petersburg.

Project results
  • Prepared a traveling exhibition "Lithuania: Culture and History" in Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Russian languages, which was displayed at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Minsk, the National Museum "Saint Sophia of Kyiv" in Kyiv, and the National History and Art Museum of Lida.
Implementing organization
Lithuanian Art Museum
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
The GDL memory tradition and heritage treasures for the Lithuanian Eastern Neighborhood policy and regional cooperation
Year
2009
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection, Multilateral projects
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
28 985,5 EUR (100 000 LT)
Project goal

To encourage collaboration between Belarusian and Ukrainian scientists in researching and promoting the history and heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL).

Project results
  • Developed the schematic structure and concept of the book/album "The Radziwiłłs in Ukraine."
  • Organized expeditions to local history museums in Ukraine (Volhynia, Korets, Kovel, Manevychi, Liuboml, Radyvyliv, Mlyniv, Olyka) and photographed exhibits from the museum collections (1,214 items photographed).
  • Prepared an informational catalog "Documentary Heritage of the GDL in Lviv," published on www.mdl.lt.
Implementing organization
NGO „Academy of the Historical Memory"
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
The research of litvaks‘ synagogues in Lithuania, Belarus and Kaliningrad district
Year
2009
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
31 698.9 EUR (109 450 LT)
Project goal

Research and preservation of Jewish cultural heritage in Belarus.

Project results
  • The condition of synagogues was investigated, and a documentation file and description of the research materials were prepared.
  • The exhibition "Sound of Silence" was displayed at the international conference "Holocaust Era Assets."
Implementing organization
NGO „Jewish Culture and Information Centre"
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
The Scientific Cooperation of Lithuanian, Belarusian, Ukrainian Scientists for the research and publishing of Lithuanian Metrics: the dissemination of Lithuania's expirience
Year
2009
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
4 286.4 EUR (14 800 LT)
Project goal

To encourage Belarusian and Ukrainian scholars to actively contribute to the presentation of a unique collection of historical sources to the academic community and the general public.

Project results
  • Prepared for publication a collection of historical sources: the Lithuanian Metrica, book No. 22 (1547), consisting of 112 manuscript pages.
  • Prepared for publication part of a collection of historical sources: the Lithuanian Metrica, book No. 276 (1584–1598).
Implementing organization
The Lithuanian Institute of History
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
The Scientific Cooperation of Lithuanian, Belarusian, Ukrainian Scientists: preparation of an encyclopedia of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Year
2009
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
28 799.2 EUR (99 438 LT)
Project goal

To prepare a four-volume encyclopedia of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL) aimed at transcending national historiographical boundaries.

Project results
  • In the third phase, editing of the articles for the second volume of the GDL encyclopedia (63 articles) was completed, and contracts were signed with 40 historians from Lithuania, Poland, and Belarus for the preparation of articles.
  • Contracts were signed with historians preparing the index and texts for the third volume (20 historians for 67 articles).
  • A list of illustrations for the encyclopedia was prepared.
Implementing organization
The Lithuanian Institute of History
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Vytautas Magnus road to Lutsk
Year
2009
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
14 370.7 EUR (49 619 LT)
Project goal

To commemorate the Congress of Lutsk held in 1429 and organize a journey along the route of Vytautas the Great to Lutsk.

Project results
  • About 100 project participants traveled the route Vilnius-Lutsk (through Belarus: Pruzhany, Nesvizh, Navahrudak, Lida, Grodno).
  • In Lutsk, a historical conference on the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Vytautas the Great was held, featuring performances by project participants, including the Vilnius Seniors Theatre, the "Vilnelė" folklore ensemble from the Vilnius Garrison Officers' Club, and students from the Vilnius Francis Skaryna Belarusian Secondary School.
  • A protocol of intent for cooperation was signed between the Trakai District Municipality and Lutsk.
  • The project was presented on the website www.internetinetv.lt.
Implementing organization
NGO „Academy of Life"
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
2008
Actualization of the GDL’s heritage
Year
2008
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
101 449 EUR (350 000 LT)
Project goal

To strengthen the cooperation between Belarusian and Ukrainian scholars, present the heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and promote cultural exchanges and the formation of an open European regional identity.

Project results
  • A DVD featuring a gallery of portraits of nobility from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was released.
  • The website www.mdl.lt was created.
  • An informational album titled "Heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in Ukraine: Castles, Temples, Residences" and a book titled "History and Tradition of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania" were prepared.
Implementing organization
Academy of Historical Memory
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
An exhibition of portraits of GDL’s magnates in Ukraine
Year
2008
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
8 688.6 EUR (30 000 LT)
Project goal

To present the heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Project results
  • Conducted research and searches for portraits of nobles from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the collections and exhibitions of museums in Lviv, Bolekhiv, Ternopil, and other cities in Western Ukraine.
  • Collected portraits for multiple exhibitions in various institutions in Lithuania and abroad.
Implementing organization
Academy of Historical Memory
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
An international scientific seminar "Land fields and their impact on the organisms"
Year
2008
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
926.8 EUR (3 200 LT)
Project goal

To share the latest scientific expertise in the field of Earth's fields and their impact on organisms with scientists from various countries; to establish collaborative relationships between scientific organizations.

Project results
  • Closer collaborative relationships were established with scientists from Belarus and Ukraine during the conference "Earth's Fields and Their Impact on Organisms," held in Druskininkai from June 12-15. The conference was attended by about 100 specialists from 10 countries, featuring 36 scientific presentations. A collection of seminar abstracts, comprising 248 pages and 70 copies, was published and distributed to the seminar participants.
Implementing organization
The Institute of Geology and Geography
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Establishment of an international research group for studies of Litvak Synagogues in Belarus, Lithuania and the Kaliningrad region
Year
2008
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
5 792.4 EUR (20 000 LT)
Project goal

To strengthen cooperation among students and lecturers from Lithuania, Belarus, and the Kaliningrad region, and to research the cultural heritage of the Litvaks.

Project results
  • Joint expeditions of students and their supervisors were conducted to study synagogues.
  • Collaborative relationships were established between higher education institutions and cultural organizations to further research the cultural heritage of the Litvaks.
Implementing organization
The Jewish Culture and Information Center
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Exhibition of portraits of GDL’s magnates
Year
2008
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus
Allocated funds
1 650.8 EUR (5 700 LT)
Project goal

To present the heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Project results
  • Based on the results of the project component "Belarusian Collections: Paintings and Sculptures," which were collected from museums and archives in Belarus, an exhibition of portraits of nobles and other historical figures from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania has been prepared. This exhibition is suitable for display both in Lithuania and in foreign countries.
Implementing organization
Academy of Historical Memory
The Scientific Cooperation of Lithuanian, Belarusian, Ukrainian Scientists: preparation of an encyclopaedia of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Year
2008
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
86 708,7 EUR (299 145 LT)
Project goal

To overcome the boundaries of national historiographies and offer a broader panorama of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (GDL). The encyclopedia aims to cover the entire territory of the GDL and adequately reflect different historiographical approaches, presenting the heritage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Project results
  • A four-volume encyclopedia of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is being prepared, with the illustration concept developed and illustrations collected.
  • The project involves historians united by the legacy of the GDL from Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine, as well as scholars from other countries.
Implementing organization
The Lithuanian Institute of History
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
The Scientific Cooperation of the Lithuanian, Belarusian, Ukrainian Scientists: Calendar of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Phase II
Year
2008
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
17 391,3 EUR (60 000 LT)
Project goal

To inform the societies of Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine about their shared heritage by preparing a historical calendar of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (16th-18th centuries). This calendar, a 350-380 page book, will describe significant dates, figures, and events in the history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, include maps showing the changing borders of the state, and feature historical iconography.

Project results
  • In the second phase, a contract was signed with the project leader, Associate Professor Dr. Aivas Ragauskas, who continued systematic scientific informational research by refining calendar entries and reviewing the database of entries.
  • Structural principles for the calendar entries were established based on the subject matter—event, person, institution, or other historical occurrences—and descriptive texts for the calendar entries were written.
  • Scientific text reviews were prepared.
  • The design and layout of the electronic version of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania calendar guide were developed.
  • The calendar of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was translated into Russian.
  • The guide to the calendar was translated into Belarusian.
Implementing organization
The Lithuanian Institute of History
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
2007
Seminar for experts from the Eastern European and Central Asian countries on trade facilitation issues (Eastern and Central European countries, Central Asia)
Year
2007
Sector of assistance
Private Sector and Entrepreneurship Development
Project countries
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Ukraine
Allocated funds
77 681.2 EUR (Voluntary contribution to the WTO Global Trust Fund: 268,000 LT)
Project goal

To inform officials from Eastern and Central Europe and Central Asia about the facilitation of international trade.

Project results
  • A regional seminar was held in Vilnius, attended by representatives from 22 countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Implementing organization
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Book „Magnus Ducatus Poesis“
Year
2007
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
2 898.3 EUR (9 999 LT)
Project goal

To promote the formation of an open society by sharing creative ideas within the region.

Project results
  • A program was prepared and presented at S. Daukanto Square on July 5th, featuring poets and musicians from Belarus, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, and Poland.
Implementing organization
Writers’ Union Foundation (RSF)
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Cooperation among Lithuanian, Belarusian and Ukrainian scientists: Encyclopaedia of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Year
2007
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
73 913 EUR (255 000 Lt)
Project goal

To contribute to the creation of a united European idea.

Project results
  • Developed the concept, structure, and author guidelines for the publication of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (LDK) encyclopedia.
  • Compiled a list of entries and designated authors for the articles.
  • Prepared and commissioned 313 articles.
  • Began editing work and nearly completed the list for the second volume.
  • The purpose of the publication is to help preserve the region's shared historical heritage and memory by restoring and strengthening scientific and social connections, thus raising public awareness.
Implementing organization
Lithuanian Institute of History (LII)
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Lithuania and Eastern neighbours: dialogue through visual arts
Year
2007
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
23 034.8 EUR (89 820 Lt)
Project goal

To contribute to the formation of an open democratic society.

Project results
  • Brought together Ukrainian and Belarusian artists in a workshop to establish connections with each other and with Lithuanian colleagues.
  • Created works on historical themes.
Implementing organization
Savickas Art Gallery
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Project program for the democracy support and the promotion of human rights in the Eastern European Countries
Year
2007
Sector of assistance
Democracy and Civil Society
Project countries
Belarus, Georgia, Moldova
Allocated funds
28 985,5 EUR (100 000 LT)
Project goal

To support small projects in the areas of human rights advocacy and democracy.

Project results
  • Eight seminars and roundtable discussions were organized on human rights issues with the general public, NGOs, students, school pupils, teachers, and journalists in Vilnius, Chișinău, and Tbilisi.
Implementing organization
Fund for Democracy and Development Support (DVPF)
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Virtual Archives "Magnus Ducatus Lithuaniae"
Year
2007
Sector of assistance
Historical and cultural heritage protection
Project countries
Belarus, Ukraine
Allocated funds
10 950.7 EUR (37 780 Lt)
Project goal

To nurture historical memory.

Project results
  • Created an interactive website that serves as a database for researchers and their projects related to the history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (LDK).
Implementing organization
Academia Memoriae Historicae (IAA)
Financing source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania/Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme
Development Cooperation with Belarus

Lithuania strongly supports and provides financial assistance to the people of Belarus who are fighting for democratic change. 

The strategic objectives of Lithuania's development cooperation policy have been determined based on the needs of Belarus, the Programme of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania, and the priorities of the EU Eastern Partnership Policy.

Aid for Belarus

Belarus is the second largest recipient of Lithuania‘s development cooperation aid.

Lithuania has been implementing development cooperation projects with Belarus since 2002.

In 2002‒2020, 351 projects were implemented with the funds of the Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme for more than 4.47 million euros. The aid focused on creating an open civil society, focusing mainly on youth, independent media, education, and gender equality issues. Support was also provided for the preservation and promotion of historical and cultural heritage.

In 2021, eight projects were financed with the funds of the Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme, for which 112 000 euros were allocated. Projects were implemented in the areas of support for civil society, increasing its political activity and solidarity, strengthening the European identity of Belarusians, as well as environmental protection and preservation of historical and cultural heritage.

In 2022, four projects were financed with the funds of the Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme, for which 128 000 euros were allocated. Projects were implemented in the areas of support for civil society, increasing its political activity and solidarity, strengthening the European identity of Belarusians, as well as preservation of cultural heritage.

European Humanities University

The European Humanities University (EHU) was founded in 1992 and was the only private university in Minsk, operating for more than a decade. In the summer of 2004, due to the obstacles caused by the Belarusian authorities, EHU was forced to stop its activities in Minsk. With the support of the Government of Lithuania, the European Commission, various European countries, the Nordic Council of Ministers, the USA, as well as private foundations and other sponsors, the university resumed its activities in 2006. It was issued with a permit for study activities in Vilnius. In 2019, the university was granted a new operating permit and nine study programs were accredited.

On the 31st of October, 2017, the Government of the Republic of Lithuania handed over the restored building of the former Augustinian monastery of Vilnius in Savičius st. 17. The purpose of the building meets the requirements for the university's activities.

The EHU is the only university of Belarusian origin operating in exile that provides its students, teachers, and staff with academic freedom and enables the use of the Belarusian language in academic and everyday life. The university organizes and conducts studies, provides higher education qualifications, conducts scientific research, and develops creative activities and culture. It consists of the Department of Humanities and the Department of Social Sciences. There are also eight research centers.

Currently, 1,180 students are studying at the EHU. In 2022, 120 students graduated from the university. Moreover, since the establishment of the EHU in 1992, a total of 3,883 students graduated from the EHU.

Three main donors finance the EHU: the European Commission, Sweden, and Lithuania. Due to the initiative of the European Commission, the EHU Trust Fund was established in 2022. The purpose of the fund is to consolidate donor support received by the EHU and to ensure efficient and centralized management of financial resources. The Trust Fund is administered by the public enterprise “Central Project Management Agency”.

Lithuania has fully supported the EHU since the transfer of its activities to Vilnius, giving financial support, issuing free visas to students and teachers, and providing premises.

Humanitarian aid

Humanitarian Aid (Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme)

Year

Litas

Euro

Total:

50 000

Republic of Belarus, humanitarian aid to combat COVID-19 (the Government Reserve Fund, Government of the Republic of Lithuania)

2020

-

50 000

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