The Academy of Future Leaders

The organization has been operating since 2012, but over 10 years before it was part of government organization . The Academy operates in Vilnius suburb called Naujoji Vilnia:.this is a compicated multi- national place where most families are Russian speaking. They have problems with integration, they are suffering from unemployment, and their children feel difficulties in adaptation to the new Europe requirements and challenges. The Academy presents various actions in helping young people to realize their potential more quickly, and to develop their talents. The Academy runs art and/or media training courses, integrated creative labs, various workshops, summer camps, where members develop their entrepreneurship , communication skills , provide a good base for future career choices. Members of the Academy are engaged in music, singing, dance and other performing arts, part of them associate their future with the performer's career, art pedagogy or youth work. In the Academy young people develop their abilities and convey their knowledge to younger members of the suburban community . Now there is about 50 young people of age 15-25 and small volunteer staff of mentors, who are active in the area of 25 000 inhabitants.