Diversity Development Group (DDG)

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Lukiškių g. 5-527
01108 Vilnius
Lithuania

Telephone
+37061514401
E-Mail
karolis@ces.lt
E-Mail (2)
karolis@diversitygroup.lt
Mobile Phone
+37061514401
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
  2. Research
General Information
NGO Diversity Development Group (DDG) is a non-profit organisation with an objective to carry out social (scientific, applied, and infrastructural) projects and research in the field of human rights, education, equal opportunities, diversity, migration and integration. DDG is an small NGO with 9 employees, most of them are working on a permanent labour contract. However, in addition to those we also hold several sub-contract with an experts. Anual turnover 100,000-200,000 eur. Projects and research are mostly funded by European Union foundations (Erasmus+, PMIF, AMIF ).  
Mission and Objectives

DDG aims for the following results :
Inform and educate the society about the various minority groups: dissemination of research results, seminars, conferences, trainings, social actions. Active participation in shaping public attitudes;  
Actively participate in the development and implementation of social policies to ensure the protection of vulnerable groups in the society (including prevention of discrimination, promoting tolerance, improving equality and human rights);  
While aiming for a harmonious, tolerant and fully integrated society, to create and develop mechanisms for intersectional cooperation: to include governmental institutions, non-governmental organisations, academia, independed experts and business sector in shaping social policies, political debates and discourse; 
Raise awareness about human trafficking in contemporary societies.  

Main Projects / Activities

DDG activities cover the following areas:  
 
Monitoring contemporary processes of migration and integration of migrants in order to accumulate, develop, and disseminate theoretical and empirical knowledge about contemporary migration processes in Lithuania; 
Developing equal opportunities for migrants and other vulnerable groups: the monitoring of living and working conditions, human rights and social inclusion, social mobility and networks; 
Promoting and consolidating fundamental rights and freedoms: equal rights for migrants and other vulnerable groups in areas of employment, housing, health care, social services, and education; policy analysis and recommendations; 
Taking preventative actions against xenophobia, racism, and intolerance; 
Fighting human trafficking. 
More about projets: http://www.diversitygroup.lt/en/#s-projects

Contact (1) Full Name
Karolis Žibas
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Karolis Žibas
Contact (2) Full Name
Artūras Rudomanskis
Job Title (2)
Administrator