9th International Christmas

Charity Bazaar

2011 Beneficiaries

Summary

15 applications received

8 sites visited

8 organisations selected

Criteria:

relevance, quality, sustainability of the project; material needs; effectiveness of organization.

Type and amount of support will be determined by 14 December 2011

Kaunas Medical University Hospital, Paediatric Clinic

VšĮ Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universiteto ligoninė, Kauno klinikos, Vaikų ligų klinika

About:Kaunas Paediatric Clinic services half of all children’s cancer

patients in Lithuania. It is the only hospital treating tumours of the central nervous system, among other areas, and 1 of 2 hospitals treating blood cancers in Lithuania. A new 5.000m2 building opens in 2011, which will increase capacity to care for children with cancer as well as rare, severe, and/or chronic diseases.

Needs:22 wards require full installation.

Kaunas Medical University Hospital, Paediatric Clinic

Children shelter, PaparčiaiVšĮ Paparčių šv.Juozapo vaikų globos namai

About:This is a non-governmental organisation caring for 22

children from 3 to 18 years old who are without parental care. Paparčiai is about 45 km north of Vilnius.

Needs:Renovation

Children shelter, Paparciai

Shelter for Mothers and Children, Vilnius

Vilniaus miesto motinos ir vaiko pensionas

About:This organisation helps women and their children who

suffer domestic violence or abusive homes. They receive accommodation for 6 months, as well as psychological and legal support.

Needs:Renovation

Shelter for Mothers and Children, Vilnius

Big Brother, Big Sister Program of the Children’s Support Centre

Paramos vaikams centras

About:The basis of the „Big Brothers Big Sisters in Lithuania" program is the

professionally-supported relationship of an adult volunteer and a child, which helps strengthening the child, fosters the child's self-confidence and ability to interact positively with others, as well as care for oneself and others. Currently the program is operating in communities and schools across Lithuania.

Needs: Children play-therapy room equipment; Renovation of the play-therapy room;Office equipment – a laptop and media that will be used in the office

during events for children and volunteers (movie afternoons, lectures, seminars, volunteer training, etc.).

Big Brother, Big Sister Program of the Children’s Support Centre

“Youth Line” FoundationParamos fondas “Jaunimo linija”

About:“Youth Line” supports youth in difficult life situations, helps them

overcome crisis and aims to prevent suicide in the country with one of the highest suicide rates in the world. Volunteers have provided emotional support for young Lithuanians, 24 hours a day, all year round, for 20 years. In 2010 volunteers answered ~ 256 calls and many emails per day.

Needs:Office and meeting equipment Fundraising donation boxes

“Youth Line” Foundation

“ Tremtiniu namai” Elderly HomeTremtinių namai, specialieji globos namai

About:Tremtiniu Namai ensures short- or long- term care for

pensioners who need constant supervision. Special priority is given to Lithuanians who have experienced forms of repression during Soviet and Nazi occupations, particularly former political prisoners, exiles, and participants of the resistance.

Needs:Renovation

“ Tremtiniu namai” Elderly Home

Children pension “Gile”, VilniusVilniaus vaikų globos namai "Gilė"

About:“Gile” provides care , education and social services to children

without parental care or in guardianship. There are 70 children from 3 to 18 years old. Children attend schools (all forms) or vocational training centres in Vilnius. Life is organized by the principle of foster families; 6 families care for up to 12 children of all ages.

Needs:Renovation

Children pension “Gile”, Vilnius

Vilnius Children House Nr.3Vilniaus 3 - ieji vaikų globos namai

About:Similar to “Gile”, the orphanage cares for 85 children from 3

to 18 years old living without parental care or in guardianship. They attend secondary schools, vocational training centres. Children living in care homes are provided with accommodation, meals, health services, information, advice, representation and mediation in everyday life, and job skills training and support.

Needs:Renovation

Vilnius Children House Nr.3

How we finance support:Christmas Bazaar activities Sponsors Individual contributions

How we determine the amount of support:What will be the results of the Christmas Bazaar?Which are in greatest need? What are their priorities?Will the organisations receive support from other sources?

Handover ceremony: 14 December 2011