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The first week of January started with a positive mentorship session called “Gaining Practical Skills while Creating Digital Content,” held on January 6th in Vilnius, Lithuania. This event was part of the Erasmus+ project “Fast-Tracking Digital Inclusion”, organized by the Lithuanian partner Inovacijų Biuras. Young people from various backgrounds attended to learn about digital skills and important career readiness s

On 25th March, I went to a conference called “Tvarumo pavasaris” with the organization I work for. This conference was about the economy of east Europe, where different economists from Lithuania, Estonia, and Denmark were participating in giving speeches about sustainability, economy, some issues that are going on and what solutions there are. Beside the speeches, they also reunited between them and at th

When many people hear about the Roma, or Romani people, their perceptions are often clouded by myths, stereotypes, and centuries of misinformation. The reality is far richer, more complex, and profoundly different from the images that media and history books have often portrayed. Who Are the Roma? The Roma are an ethnic group whose ancestors migrated from northern India around 1,000 years ago. Today, they are spread

The Roma community is one of the most misunderstood and marginalized ethnic groups in the world. Originating from northern India around 1,000 years ago, the Roma migrated through the Middle East into Europe, where they settled in diverse communities. Despite their long-standing presence, they have faced persistent discrimination and stereotyping. The Roma are not a single, uniform group. Subgroups such as the Sinti,

On 15th April we went to Trakai, to be more specific, to the castle of Trakai. If you have a student card, to enter the castle it’s just 6€, so I thought it would be cool to buy a ticket and see what’s inside. I’m used to watching Turkish series about the ottoman empire (Kuruluş Osman) and somehow the patio at the entrance reminded me of this series. I really liked Trakai. The castle, the lake, the ambiance… Th

One of the things I want to focus on in Lithuania is its history and how it has affected its people, something that has also happened in Catalonia, and that kind of parallel strikes me as quite impressive. I thought I was going to a completely unknown country and would just have a “normal” trip, but no. Once you’re here and start asking about cultural and historical matters, most people would tell you something

Just a short drive from the fairytale castle of Trakai, nestled between green rolling hills and shimmering lakes, lies a place that feels like stepping into a spiritual dream, the Hill of Angels. If you’re planning to visit the Baltics, this serene and powerful location should definitely be on your list. A Peaceful Surprise Beyond the Castle While most people visit Trakai for its iconic island castle and karaim pastr

The DigiFast Bootcamp, hosted in Jonava city, Lithuania, from November 25 to 29, 2024, offered a transformative experience for 15 participants of Roma background. The training was organized by Inovacijų biuras. The Bootcamp offered participants an intense and rewarding journey into the digital world, blending creativity, teamwork, and practical learning into a transformative experience. Throughout the week, a diverse

The ArtTech Generational Creative Fusion workshop in Lithuania explored digital storytelling and intergenerational collaboration. It took place on January 14, 2025, at Hotel Panorama in Vilnius, with 29 participants and three educators creating digital art that reflected their personal and cultural narratives.  The Lithuanian workshop has produced powerful digital stories, connecting and creating across generati

The ArtTech Cross-Cultural Creative Workshop in Lithuania was a groundbreaking event that combined digital art and cultural identity. Held in Vilnius from July 17 to 19, 2024, it provided young women with the opportunity to explore new artistic techniques while reflecting on their personal and cultural backgrounds. Led by local artists from “Laimés Kamertonas” and “Globalūs Projektai”, the sessions encouraged hands-o