2026
Twinning project: Promotion of inclusive education and STEAM in urban and rural schools
Project goal
- Policy and technical support to accelerate progress towards achievement of the interlinked Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular Goals 4 (Education) and 5 (Gender).
- Capacity building of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic enabling to put in place an effective mechanism to promote inclusive and equitable quality education.
Project duration: 24 months
Implementing organization
Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania (MESS) - leader, Lithuanian Center for Inclusion in Education European Social Fund Agency (ESFA), Mandated body - partners
2025
Twinning project: Promotion of inclusive education and STEAM in urban and rural schools
Project goal
- Policy and technical support to accelerate progress towards achievement of the interlinked Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular Goals 4 (Education) and 5 (Gender).
- Capacity building of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic enabling to put in place an effective mechanism to promote inclusive and equitable quality education.
Project duration: 24 months
Implementing organization
Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania (MESS) - leader, Lithuanian Center for Inclusion in Education European Social Fund Agency (ESFA), Mandated body - partners
2024
Twinning project: Promotion of inclusive education and STEAM in urban and rural schools
Project goal
- Policy and technical support to accelerate progress towards achievement of the interlinked Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular Goals 4 (Education) and 5 (Gender).
- Capacity building of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic enabling to put in place an effective mechanism to promote inclusive and equitable quality education.
Project duration: 24 months
Implementing organization
Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania (MESS) - leader, Lithuanian Center for Inclusion in Education European Social Fund Agency (ESFA), Mandated body - partners
2015
Gender Equality from the Baltics to Central Asia: International website Women in Democracy
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
Strengthening of official controls over harmful substance residues in animal, food and feed in Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Republic of Tajikistan, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic on state and cross-border level
Implementing organization
Public institution Baltic Institute of Agrobusiness
2014
Gender Equality from the Baltic to Central Asia: International Website "Women in Democracy"
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
Strengthening of official controls over harmful substance residues in animal, food and feed in Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Republic of Tajikistan, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic on state and cross-border level
Implementing organization
Public institution Baltic Institute of Agrobusiness
2013
Gender Equality from the Baltic Sea to Central Asia: International Website "Women in Democracy"
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
2012
Forum of Democracies: Online Gender Equality Website
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
2007
Seminar for experts from the Eastern European and Central Asian countries on trade facilitation issues (Eastern and Central European countries, Central Asia)
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
2005
Instructor training anti-corruption law and anti-corruption public education for the development issues
Implementing organization
Special Investigation Service of the Republic of Lithuania (STT)
