Consultation and information centre PLUS is a centre, created for third country nationals in order to facilitate the integration processes into Lithuanian society by providing better access to information, social, psychological and legal consultations. Foreigners can get individual, group, online consultations free of charge from social workers, lawyesr, psychologists, consultants and specialists on migration issues, the Lithuanian culture, history and language. Consultation and information centre PLUS website was created, where the most relevant information for migrants from third countries was presented. Information includes such topics as recent developments in Lithuanian migration and integration policies, social services, daily life issues, culture and entertainment. Nine issues of newspaper ‘Centre PLUS news’ were prepared and released with the most relevant information for migrants.
Project Goal
The challenges faced by immigrants arriving in Lithuania has led to the search for responses in order to ensure their rights. Consequently, the project ‘Consultation and information centre PLUS’ received funding for continuation of successful activities in Vilnius. The goal was to ensure access to information as well as social, legal and psychological consultations for third country nationals, by using one-stop-shop strategy.
How it works
In ‘Consultation and information centre PLUS’ foreigners from non-EU countries can get individual or group consultations from lawyers, social workers, psychologists, migration experts, specialists on Lithuanian culture, history and language. All services provided in the Centre are free of charge. Also, a library was opened where foreigners can find books about Lithuania and Lithuanian language. During the project, nine issues of a newspaper ‘Centre PLUS news’ were prepared and released, where migrants could find all relevant information. It was spread in www.centreplus.org website, local Migration Offices and different public institutions. The new website was created, where foreigners can find necessary information. Services are provided in English and Russian languages. Lithuanian language courses are organised for Russian and English speakers. In parallel to direct work with third country nationals, consultations are provided via e-mail and Skype. Also, foreigners can use computers for their own needs.
Results
109 foreigners have used the services provided by Consultation and information centre PLUS specialists; 9 issues of a newspaper ‘Centre PLUS news’ were prepared and released; new website was created.
Evaluation
The project activities are evaluated via questionnaires filled by third country nationals and specialists, working in the Centre. As a result, collected information shows new directions of activities: integration measures, types of services, development of migrant integration infrastructure.
Who benefits
The project activities are addressed to third country nationals, legally residing in Lithuania. More that 100 people from the target group received services from the project.
Funding and resources
The project was funded by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals.
About this good practice
- Project dates
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- Geographic area
- Lithuania
- City
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Organisation
- Tolerant Youth Association in partnership with Vilnius African community
- Contact person
- Aistė Bartkevičienė
- Position
- Head of Consultation and Information Centre PLUS
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