Join us for the seminar-discussion

The event will consist of two parts – presentations and a discussion. In the first part, three speakers will share their experience in applying sociology / anthropology knowledge in the public and non-governmental sector:

• Dr. Tautvydas Vencius is a sociologist, specialist and advisor of the Ministry of Social Security and Labor who defended his PhD degree in sociology at LSMC SI. His specialization is social policy, specifically the field of employment. Tautvydas will talk about how his sociological knowledge helps shape state policies and solve social problems.
• Kornelija Čepytė – anthropologist, doctoral student in sociology, one of the founders and researchers of the Applied Anthropology organization “Anthropos“. Kornelija will share her experience of creating and operating a non-governmental organization. Kornelija will also share how anthropological research and knowledge can become an important tool in advocacy to help educational policy makers and educators better understand cultural diversity and issues of represeantations.
• Agnieska Avin Ileri – anthropologist, doctoral candidate in sociology and youth worker. She will share her experience of working with the Roma community with particular focus on advocacy activities in the politics of national minorities. Agnieška will also present the exhibition at the Vilnius Museum, which will open its doors in January 2025. The exhibition reveals the history of the Vilnius Roma and Kirtimai camp, told through the eyes of ten young people who were born and grew up there.