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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ASSOCIATION OF LITHUANIA


Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is an internationally operating program designed to assist children and teenagers (little brothers/sisters) in crisis by facilitating a one-to-one positive relationship with an older person (big brother/sister). BBBS seeks to help children to reintegrate in the society, to give a hand to those little ones who feel insecure, frightened, unprotected at school, at home, in the street, to those who feel lonely, abandoned, and afraid to face the world and its realities. It is miraculous how helpful a relationship with an older friend can be.

The start of the BBBS program in Lithuania dates back to 1995 when a small group of energetic people from the local NGO Children Support Center ( www.pvc.lt ) initiated the beginning of BBBS in the capital of the country, Vilnius . The strong commitment towards the development of the program by the director of the Children Support Center , Mrs. Ausra Kuriene, and the program manager, Ms. Erna Petkute, has resulted in further expansion of BBBS in other regions of Lithuania .

The widening of the program resulted in establishment of the BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ASSOCIATION OF LITHUANIA (BBBS AL ) in 2000 . The new organization was warmly welcomed by the President of the country, Mr.Valdas Adamkus. It also simultaneously joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters International ( www.bbbsi.org ) – the global alliance of country-specific national associations of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

BBBS IN LITHUANIA FACTS:

CHILDREN SERVED 2003-2004 : 200

VOLUNTEERS (Big brothers/sisters) 2003-2004 : Contributed over 27,720 hours

REGIONAL COVERAGE : Vilnius , Kaunas , Klaipeda , Alytus, Siauliai , Marijampole, Vilkaviskis, Visaginas, Utena

SITUATION OF THE SERVED CHILDREN:

* Child is brought up by a single parent
* Parents are divorced or constantly fighting
* Family has 3 and more children
* Child lives with custodians
* One of the parents is dead, missing, or imprisoned
* One of the parents has lost his/her job
* Child has no friends and cannot fit well to the school environment

RESEARCH :

Many conducted researches had proven that children with an experience of such mentoring are less likely to start using illegal drugs, alcohol, skip school; the positive impact is more positive attitudes toward school, improved relationships with the adults, and higher levels of self-confidence. In general friendship with an older person enables young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring individuals.

OPINION POLL SURVEY 2004 :

* Evaluation of the BBBS friendships in Lithuania :
* Little brothers/sisters – 97% expectations met
* Big brothers/sisters – 97% expectations met
* Parents/custodians – 92% expectations met

COST : Average cost per Big Brothers Big Sister match annually in Lithuania - $200

SUPPORT : FORBES Investment Guide for charities lists Big Brothers Big Sisters as one of ten charities most worthy Your consideration. ( www.forbes.com/charities )

Children are the future, and your donation would help to bring up a new bright, strong and responsible future generation. By supporting a friendship you support the emotionally healthy childhood, independent and self reliant adolescence and responsible adulthood.

LITTLE DONATION CAN BE A BIG MAGIC.

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Contributions to support programs affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisisters International (BBBSI) around the world may be sent to the headquarters of BBBSI in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


BBBS International was granted 501 (c) 3 status from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service in documentation dated 12-29-99. Donors may deduct contributions to us as provided in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.

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For additional information contact Ms.Giedre Paludneviciute, Director of BBBS Association of Lithuania: (310) 980 5425, email: paludne@yahoo.com

Giedre is currently residing in California, Los Angeles, she works for BBBS Lithuanian Association on a voluntary basis.




 



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