Welfare Society Institute

04/06/2026

Džiaugiamės sėkmingai užbaigę tris dienas trukusius Erasmus+ projekto „CARES – Caregivers Advancing Regulatory Environment and Skills“ kontaktinius mokymus Lietuvoje, vykusius 2026 m. birželio 2–4 d. Kaune.

Per šias tris dienas dalyviai gilino žinias ir stiprino praktinius įgūdžius tokiose srityse kaip internetiniai gerovės įrankiai ir pagalbinės bei išmaniosios technologijos, intersekcionalumas ir saviadvokacija, socialinis verslumas, klimato kaitos poveikis sveikatai ir gerovei, streso valdymas, traumos valdymas, baimės valdymas bei darbo ir asmeninio gyvenimo pusiausvyra.

Mokymai tapo erdve ne tik mokytis, bet ir dalintis patirtimi, diskutuoti, reflektuoti bei stiprinti profesines kompetencijas globos ir priežiūros srityje.

Nuoširdžiai dėkojame visiems dalyviams, ypač mūsų vietos suinteresuotųjų šalių atstovams, už aktyvų įsitraukimą, prasmingas diskusijas ir bendrystę.

Taip pat dėkojame mūsų vietos partneriams:
Kauno miesto socialinių paslaugų centras
Alytaus miesto socialinių paslaugų centras
Vilniaus miesto socialinių paslaugų centras
Linkuvos socialinės globos namai

08/05/2026

Džiaugiamės galėdami pranešti apie pirmąją internetinę socialinės politikos laboratoriją, kuri vyks nuotoliniu būdu 2026 m. gegužės 13 d. nuo 14:00 iki 15:30 val. (CET) (Lietuvos laiku 15-16:30 val.).

Renginys suburs ekspertus, politikos formuotojus ir praktikus aptarti dabartinius globos sektoriaus iššūkius ir kartu apmąstyti jo ateities raidą.

Darbotvarkė:

14:10–14:40
Pagrindinis pranešimas tema apie dabartines užimtumo tendencijas socialinių paslaugų srityje ir naują ESN iniciatyvą dėl socialinių paslaugų kokybės sistemos. Pranešėjas Martin Lichte, Europos socialinio tinklo (ESN) vyresnysis politikos pareigūnas.

14:40–15:00
Projekto pagrindinio partnerio, Center for Not-for-profit Law (CLNR), pranešimas apie esmines tarptautinio projekto palyginamosios ataskaitos išvadas.

15:00–15:20
Interaktyvios diskusijos grupėse, skirtos dalintis nacionaline patirtimi, įvardyti iššūkius ir formuluoti politikos rekomendacijas

Renginys vyks anglų kalba, diskusijos vyks lietuvių kalba.

Registracijos nuoroda: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Llb1SYWrSeGkw2RUFYaaEA

16/04/2026

Gerovės visuomenės institutas sėkmingai įgyvendino CARES vebinarą, vykusį 2026 m. kovo 31 d.

Vebinaro metu buvo pristatytas CARES projektas, pasidalinta pagrindinėmis 2025 m. Lietuvoje atliktos 149 socialinės globos specialistų apklausos įžvalgomis ir pristatyta CARES skaitmeninė platforma su praktiniais mokymosi ištekliais globos ir priežiūros sektoriaus specialistams.

Platformoje nagrinėjamos tokios temos kaip dirbtinis intelektas ir skaitmeninė komunikacija socialiniame darbe, gerovės stiprinimo įrankiai, pagalbinės ir išmaniosios technologijos, emocinis intelektas, intersekcionalumas ir saviadvokacija, socialinis verslumas, klimato kaitos poveikis sveikatai ir gerovei, streso valdymas, traumos valdymas, baimės ir nerimo kontrolė bei darbo ir asmeninio gyvenimo pusiausvyra.

CARES siekia stiprinti globos ir priežiūros sektoriuje dirbančių specialistų gerovę, psichinę sveikatą, skaitmeninius įgūdžius ir tvarių praktikų taikymą.

Daugiau informacijos: https://welfaresocietyinstitute.com/the-cares-erasmus-project-was-launched/

Nuoširdžiai dėkojame vebinaro moderatorėms – dr. Rūtai Brazienei ir Sonatai Vyšniauskienei.

05/03/2026

✅ CARES Training of Trainers Completed

On 19–20 February 2026, the CARES project successfully delivered its online Training of Trainers on Face-to-Face Delivery Techniques.

Over two days, trainers worked through practical, easy-to-replicate methods for delivering CARES modules by using a simple structure of demonstration → guided practice → ready-to-use output. Sessions focused on quality standards, micro-teaching, case facilitation, safe delivery of sensitive topics, and implementation readiness.

The training ensured a shared delivery approach across partners and equipped trainers with practical tools, facilitation techniques, and a clear 8-module implementation package.

This marks an important milestone as CARES moves forward with local training activities across partner countries.

Partners:
Hétfa Kutatóintézet
Cooperativa Sociale Labor
Centrul pentru Legislatie Nonprofit
Direcţia Generală de Asistenţă Socială şi Protecţia Copilului Sector 6

31/01/2026

🇪🇺As Europe enters 2026, strengthening care systems and supporting the care workforce remain high on the EU agenda. Building on the European Care Strategy, policy discussions increasingly focus on skills development, workforce well-being, digital innovation, and sustainable care services.

At , these priorities are at the core of our work. By supporting caregivers with training, well-being tools, and innovative learning approaches, CARES contributes to a more resilient and inclusive care sector.

Following EU policy developments helps us ensure that project activities remain aligned with European priorities and responsive to the real needs of care professionals.

To see more details: https://coface-eu.org/european-care-alliance-kicks-of-2026-advocacy

Partners:
Hétfa Kutatóintézet
Cooperativa Sociale Labor
Centrul pentru Legislatie Nonprofit
Direcţia Generală de Asistenţă Socială şi Protecţia Copilului Sector 6

15/01/2026

📘The CARES Training Curriculum will be available soon. The CARES team will publish a structured 30-hour learning programme designed to strengthen digital skills, emotional well-being, sustainability knowledge, and professional confidence in the care sector.

Developed collaboratively by the CARES partners — Centrul pentru Legislatie Nonprofit, Cooperativa Sociale Labor, Hétfa Kutatóintézet, Welfare Society Institute, and Direcţia Generală de Asistenţă Socială şi Protecţia Copilului Sector 6 — the curriculum includes 15 short modules covering:

💻 Digital skills & AI in care
🧠 Soft skills such as emotional intelligence and communication
🌿 Green and sustainable care practices
💚 Mental health, burnout prevention & resilience

Each module is flexible, accessible online or face-to-face, and designed with real work contexts in mind.

This curriculum will soon be uploaded to the CARES e-learning platform — opening new pathways for caregivers across Europe.

👉 Stay tuned for implementation updates!

https://welfaresocietyinstitute.com/2026/01/15/cares-training-curriculum-building-skills-for-a-sustainable-and-human-centred-care-sector/

12/12/2025

🌍Today we celebrate –Universal Health Coverage Day, a global reminder that everyone, everywhere deserves access to quality, affordable health and care services.💚

At , we share this vision of Health for All. By empowering caregivers with digital skills, green practices, and well-being tools, we help strengthen the care systems that make universal health coverage possible.

Together, we stand with and the in building strong, resilient, and inclusive care for all.

Hétfa Kutatóintézet
Cooperativa Sociale Labor
Centrul pentru Legislatie Nonprofit
Direcţia Generală de Asistenţă Socială şi Protecţia Copilului Sector 6

17/11/2025

The CARES project is proud to announce the launch of its Pedagogical Training Methodology that the first major step in shaping a stronger, more resilient European care sector!

The methodology will guide all CARES learning and mentoring activities — from digital readiness to sustainable practices and mental health for caregivers. Our consortium aims to finalise and validate the structure to prepare for the upcoming pilot training and online platform launch.

We are glad to design learning paths that empower caregivers and improve the quality of life across Europe.

👉 Read more on our website:
https://welfaresocietyinstitute.com/2025/11/17/cares-launches-its-pedagogical-training-methodology-empowering-caregivers-for-a-resilient-and-sustainable-future/

Partners:
Hétfa Kutatóintézet
Cooperativa Sociale Labor
Centrul pentru Legislatie Nonprofit
Direcţia Generală de Asistenţă Socială şi Protecţia Copilului Sector 6

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29/10/2025

Today, we celebrate and thank all care workers and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring fair, safe, and empowering conditions for their work.

International Day of Care and Support, proclaimed by the United Nations to highlight the vital importance of investing in the care economy and building fair, inclusive, and resilient care systems.

Care work, whether paid or unpaid, sustains our societies, economies, and well-being. Yet, care workers often face inadequate pay, limited protections, and demanding conditions.

Our institute supports social care professionals by strengthening their digital skills, soft skills, and mental health as a partner in the CARES project.

🔗To learn more about the International Day of Care and Support: https://www.un.org/en/observances/care-and-support-day

🔗To take a look at the CARES project: https://welfaresocietyinstitute.com/news/

Partners:
Hétfa Kutatóintézet
Cooperativa Sociale Labor
Centrul pentru Legislatie Nonprofit
Direcţia Generală de Asistenţă Socială şi Protecţia Copilului Sector 6

22/10/2025

🇪🇺 On 19–20 November 2025, Eurofound will host the 8th Foundation Forum in Dublin—marking 50 years of advancing Europe’s social and employment policies.✨

This year’s Forum, “Europe’s social model – key to competitive growth,” will explore the future of the European social model and its economic and social impact through plenary sessions, panel discussions, and interactive debates.

🔗Learn more: https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/en/news-and-events/events/foundation-forum-2025-europes-social-model-key-competitive-growth

At CARES (Caregivers Advancing Regulatory Environment and Skills), we share this vision. Our Erasmus+ project supports the well-being, mental health, and digital skills of social workers and informal caregivers, helping to strengthen the very foundations of Europe’s social model. 💙

We’re currently developing online training modules that offer flexible, practice-oriented learning for individuals working in the social sector.

👥Project partners:
Hétfa Kutatóintézet
Cooperativa Sociale Labor
Centrul pentru Legislatie Nonprofit
Direcţia Generală de Asistenţă Socială şi Protecţia Copilului Sector 6
Welfare Society Institute

On 19–20 November 2025, Eurofound is organising its 8th Foundation Forum at IMMA Venues. It is the agency’s quadrennial high-level flagship event which has been running for the past 20 years and is organised in cooperation with the Irish Government.