Women’s friendship is a force for change and empowerment

ACROSS THE STATES, we ARE UNITED IN OUR DEDICATION TO Lithuanian women’s empowerment initiatives for workplace equality, cultural preservation, and identity promotion

WHO WE ARE

Lithuanian Sisters is dedicated to creating a network of women where support, connection, and mentorship thrive. We aim to empower one another by removing roadblocks for newcomers, raising awareness to prevent workplace discrimination and mistreatment, and eliminating employment and career advancement barriers. Our vision is to set an example of a supportive community where feminine solidarity, cultural heritage, and our unique potential are celebrated and appreciated.

Our goal is to prevent national origin discrimination in the workplace through Lithuanian women empowerment programs, fostering an inclusive environment.

We prioritize preserving Lithuanian identity, culture, language, and traditions. Our community activities celebrate our unique heritage, fostering pride and belonging. By keeping our traditions alive, we strengthen our community for future generation

OUR APPROACH

“Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women who have her back”

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— Our Mission

Connect, nurture and empower women of different social and cultural backgrounds to become leaders in their careers and communities by supporting, educating, mentoring, and advocating for one another.

— Our Vision

Create a network of women where we support, connect, mentor and empower one another; remove roadblocks for newcomers, raise awareness to prevent discrimination and mistreatment in the workplace; help eliminate employment and career advancement barriers; promote professional development opportunities and set an example of a supportive community where feminine solidarity, cultural heritage and our unique potential is felt, appreciated, and celebrated.

— Our Story

“Today I am celebrating 8 years in the United States. I remember very well that first gust of wind that kissed my face when the Chicago airport doors opened. It was a warm but windy day, in which all my dreams, expectations, hopes, and immeasurable naivety fit together

Now, reflecting on these past years, I remember with empathy all the mountains of disappointment, tears of frustration, and personal ego that I had to overcome. As an immigrant woman from Eastern Europe, I faced many cultural and systemic challenges such as loneliness, discrimination, miscommunications due to language barriers, struggles adapting to a new environment, and difficulty acclimating to a new culture with its own customs and social norms.

Navigating career hurdles while trying to build a professional network also proved complicated. As a professional with degrees and many years of work experience in my home country I started with jobs I was overqualified for.

So many experiences and lessons learned! And no matter what happened, when faced with unpredictable twists and turns in my path, I always had someone to lean on: women who either had similar experiences to mine or genuinely cared for the well-being of their fellow female who was struggling to adjust to the new cultural and professional environments.

The idea of “Lithuanian Sisters” was born of inspiration from all the women with big hearts who I have met throughout my journey. Women who chose to be support systems for one another and the larger multi-national community. Women who shared experiences and information, helped solve problems that had arisen and lend each other a helping hand”.

Gintare Kizniene
Founder & CEO of Lithuanian Sisters

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Lithuanian Sisters is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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