According to the data of the State Data Agency, in 2023 every fifth inhabitant of Lithuania lived below the risk of poverty. The most vulnerable groups in terms of the risk of poverty include not only the elderly, people with disabilities, the unemployed, but also single parents raising children and children under the age of 18, whose poverty risk level reached 17% last year.
Organization "Save the Children" constantly takes care of children living in difficult conditions in Lithuania, pregnant women and families who need all of our support. Help is provided to them by taking care of children's free time in children's day centers under the care of the organization, by developing parenting skills and otherwise strengthening families, by providing material, emotional and psychological support.
Families with children living more complex lives face quality of life and psychological challenges every day. When the wind blows through the windows or you can only take water from the well in the yard to take a shower, you have to choose whether to pay utility bills or buy a new jacket for your child, you cannot afford the educational services necessary to reveal the child's talent, the self-esteem of both the adult and the child weakens. social exclusion is increasing. The responsibility of Save the Children is to notice, assess and help. Not only giving a fishing rod, but also teaching how to use a fishing rod, so that everyday life is happy, safe, full and warm.
As a result of the project, financial, emotional, and specialist support was provided to families and children facing difficulties:
Financial assistance was given to 16 families raising a total of 36 children — helping them purchase food, clothing, and educational supplies.
40 children and 81 adults received psychological consultations.
One father addressed his alcohol addiction through medical services in order to ensure his child’s safety and well-being.
A teenage girl dealing with depression and self-harm received ongoing psychological support.
A child with dyslexia, learning difficulties, bullying experiences, and low self-esteem received 16 consultations with a special education teacher–speech therapist.
One family was able to resolve a conflict with the school regarding their child’s education peacefully through mediation.