NGO Help to Fit

The idea of the children and youth center "Padek pritapti" (Help to Fit) evolves from the social activism and devoted volunteering when back in 2009 the group of volunteers started to work with Roma children living in Kirtimai and Naujininkai district (a district in Vilnius which is the most densely inhabited area by Roma). This initiative soon after grew into a formal institution - an after-school day care center for children of different nationalities with an aim to reflect on how to successfully integrate young people, especially of Roma origin, into society, ensure a stronger connection between children and school, and engage the children in communal activities. Currently there are 40 children and youngsters regularly visiting the day care center. The aim of the day center is to provide Roma and other vulnerable children and youth with opportunities to develop, interact and collaborate through non-formal education activities. We have created a multicultural environment where children of different nationalities meet after school. We are focused on group activities when children strive for dialogue, try to get to know each other, break existing stereotypes, and build self-confidence and trust. To learn about our everyday work, check our FB profile: https://www.facebook.com/padek.pritapti