VsI Penki pojuciai (Five senses)

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Šermukšnių st.
1-19
01106 Vilnius
Lithuania

Telephone
+37065157566
E-Mail
gabriele@penkipojuciai.lt
E-Mail (2)
ayman@iris.ps
E-Mail (3)
info@penkipojuciai.lt
Mobile Phone (other)
+970599311995
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2016
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Research
  5. Youth and education
General Information
Penki pojūčiai is a non-governmental organization that works as a social entrepreneur solving psychosocial issues of vulnerable groups. We offer products and services that provide a better quality of life through sessions, therapy, and technological products.  There is one director, Gabriele Tervidyte, a founding partner Ayman Arandi and a consultant - these three people are responsible for strategy, decision making, and planning, executing. There is one office admin and 6 therapists who work at the therapy and rehabilitation center for children and families.  The main partner is Iris Solutions a Palestinian tech company with whom we create our product (Sensory Box and other interactive sensory technology), with this partnership we also coordinate and cooperate in the field of social and educational projects involving governmental institutions.  Budget-wise we intend to invest based on the reach, quality, and possible outcomes, planning happens for at least 6 months in advance.  We are organically growing through offers services and products - mainly therapeutic services for socially vulnerable children. Initial investment is done by two founders. We don't have any external investors or funding at the current stage, and we are cash-positive out of our activities and services.
Mission and Objectives

Improve the quality of life for vulnerable groups through therapy and technology. We work for equality and integration of children and families with psycho-social difficulties. We aim to improve the standards of therapeutic services in Lithuania and the world. And we aim to be a role-model as a successful social-venture.

Main Projects / Activities

Sensory Technology: We develop & offer a variety of sensory products in the Lithuanian market. Our flagship Sensory Box is currently in +30 institutions, providing safe educational and rehabilitation-friendly environment.
Penki Pojuciai Namai (Centre): A social centre with the aim to help children and families with psycho-social difficulties to reach their potential, and integrate into society.
Training and Capacity building: We offer a variety of training in/outside the centre in culture, therapy, sensory tech. We aim to increase the standards of services, products, and policies.
Awareness: We conduct campaigns of awareness on psycho-social challenges in the community

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Share experience and knowledge on Penki Pojuciai social-venture experience.
Provide a space for some meetings at Penki Pojuciai Namai / Centre.
Share local, and international network of partners.
Train and share indiviual knowledge from our team and expertise: entreprenuership, social policy, technology, management, operations, and production

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To learn from successful examples of social organisations around the world.
Expand our network and reach
Get access to opportunities
Share knowledge and experience

Contact (1) Full Name
Gabriele Tervidyte
Job Title
Director and founder
Head of the organisation
Gabriele Tervidyte
Contact (2) Full Name
Ayman Arandi
Job Title (2)
Partnership Manager