Through the Tautos Fondas internship program, young Lithuanians from around the world—studying both abroad and in Lithuania—are invited to take part in 4–8 week internships at inspiring NGOs in Lithuania and receive a scholarship.

This summer, young World Lithuanians interning in Lithuania through the Tautos Fondas and Kazickas Family Foundation program gathered at the Kazickas Family residence.

The meeting was a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other, share first impressions from their internships at Lithuanian NGOs, including Bring Together Lithuania, Innovation Valley, Global Lithuanian Leaders, Lithuanian Culture Institute, Youth Affairs Agency, Center for Equality Advancement, Transparency International, Inconvenient Films, Lithuanian Centre for Human Rights, and LiJOT.

Interns shared their thoughts about motivation to contribute to Lithuania’s future, ideas for strengthening the program’s communication, and the importance of building a supportive community of interns and alumni.

Tautos Fondas is a Lithuanian diaspora charitable organization dedicated to fostering democratic development in Lithuania, preserving Lithuanian cultural identity and supporting youth education, and nurturing national identity.