Where it all started
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It all began in 1995 when Inger Ellen Nicolaisen came in contact with the Globos Namai Children's Home in Lithuania by coincident.
The children had been given some bottles of shampoo she had mailed, and in return she received some photographs of the children laying with the shampoo bottles under their duvets - like they had been given little teddy bears. The pictures touched her heart and she and her oldest daughter, Linda, decided that they wanted to do more for the children in the children's home. They travelled to Lithuania to visit the home. When they arrived, they met 32 children who lived under very poor conditions. They immediately took action to improve the lives of the children. This was the start of a long-term commitment and the private foundation "A Hand to Children" was established on November 15th, 2000. |
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A very difficult situation for children in Haiti
Haiti has experienced repeated natural devastation, resulting in many residents and children of this developing nation without a home and the resources to build. |
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Marius' visit to the children's home 
After meeting Inger Ellen at the airport, we caught a flight to Lithuania. It was a two-hour car ride from the airport, including coffee breaks. Our flight from Oslo was slightly delayed, so we arrived at the city quite late.
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Supporting children in need in Lithuania
A Hand to Children is supporting a project in Lithuania, PSGC, which is an organization of volunteers that support children in need with food and clothes. All work is performed on a voluntary basis.
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Children under very tough conditions
For over 20 years now we have been visiting children in the Lithauanian countryside. The conditions in the villages are often extremely poor, needing food, clothes, medicines and more.
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Meeting a new family
One of our projects is to help families in USA that are homeless and in need. We often get phone calls of families that are left on the streets with nowhere to go and we have a chance to give a helping hand.
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Children help children
Østbyen School in Bodø has collected money each year for Christmas gifts for children in the children's home. Here Inger Ellen visits Østbyen School to tell them about the "Globos Namai Children's Home" in Lithuania.
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Sending clothes
Sometimes we are so lucky to receive new clothes from stores and supporters. These are highly appreciated by the children. The winters in Lithuania can be very cold, so it's good to have warm clothes.
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Our Founder
Inger Ellen Nicolaisen visited the Globos Namai Children's Home in Lithuania for the first time in 1995 and started the A Hand to Children Foundation in year 2000.
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Our supporters
"The most important thing is that we can do something together - not the amount that is given. Since we work in the hair and beauty industry, it is vital that we also have another perspective."
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Want to help?
All donations to the foundation are received with a huge "thank you". The more supporters we have; the more help we can give. Your donation will make the difference for children.
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Let’s help the bird build its nest,
Let’s help the bird to spread its wings,
Let’s give a hand to children
- A hand of hope
J. Paskauskiene
Our Supporters
