Serving Critical Community Needs During a Time of Displacement and War
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Discover a powerful model of community-based engagement and social innovation, supporting families displaced by the war in Ukraine.
Learning from Vytautas Magnus University: The Ukrainian Center in Vilnius, Lithuania
Discover a powerful model of community-based engagement and social innovation, supporting families displaced by the war in Ukraine. This session spotlights the Ukrainian Centre in Vilnius, a project of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), which provides essential, community-based support for families displaced by the war in Ukraine.
The discussion will also highlight the ongoing partnership between Adelphi University and VMU through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), exploring how this collaboration fosters global learning, innovation, and social engagement.
Presenters
- Laura LapinskÄ—, Vytautas Magnus University
- Carol S. Cohen, Adelphi University School of Social Work
About Vytautas Magnus University
Located in Kaunas, Lithuania, VMU is a leading institution recognized for its international engagement and commitment to social innovation.
Additional Information
The Ukrainian Centre is part of the European Union Program Socially Innovative Ukrainian Centres in Central Europe: Empowerment and Social Support (ESF-SI-2024-UA-01-0068).
The Centre of Ukraine – a Space for Fellowship and Cooperation
Sponsored by the School of Social Work and Vytautas Magnus University. This event is part of International Education Week.
For more information, please contact Carol Cohen at cohen5@adelphi.edu.