1000 Women Project – 1000 Stories of Change!

Welcome to the project

The reality faced by thousands

There are over 40,000 mothers in Lithuania raising children on their own.

Nearly 60% of them would be at risk of poverty without additional support from the state.

The highest risk of poverty affects women without higher education and those living outside major cities.

Many of them are missing not just financial stability, but also the knowledge, skills, and support needed to regain control over their lives and build a more sustainable future – for themselves and for their children.

Looking at annual trends, between 3,500 and 4,500 families with children divorce each year in Lithuania. In 95% of cases, the primary responsibility for childcare falls on mothers.

There are over 40,000 women in Lithuania who carry the main responsibility of raising children. While in cities more than 70% of them earn their own income, the situation is much more challenging in rural areas – nearly one-third of women rely on social benefits due to a lack of job opportunities or the ability to earn enough.

But financial hardship is only one side of the story.

Women who try to return to the job market after a break for motherhood often find themselves in a particularly difficult situation. They face evolving job market demands, limited employment opportunities, and often a lack of self-confidence.

Many lack not only financial stability, but also the knowledge, skills and support to regain control of their lives and build a more sustainable future - for themselves and their children.

Independent Mothers Seeking Opportunities

Project vision

The “1000 Women” project offers a new opportunity for women raising children on their own to regain self-confidence, restore emotional stability, and find genuine support.

Through mentorship, practical training, and emotional well-being development, the project creates an environment where women grow stronger, braver, and ready to enter a new stage in their lives and careers.

The goal of the project is to provide long-term tools that help women build a sustainable financial foundation and strengthen emotional resilience. In doing so, the well-being of both women and their children is supported – today and in the future.

Give a one-off grant of €150 to support one woman's transformation

Empowering Women Through These Opportunities

One-on-one mentoring program

Lectures focused on mental health and emotional resilience

Ongoing career guidance workshops offering new specialization

Continual job market readiness workshops

Advocacy support for women in the employment process

Content and Experts

Inspiring lectures led by instructors and career coaches, helping participants gain the knowledge and skills needed for financial and personal stability.

Technical Content Delivery

We ensure that all learning materials and tools are accessible, convenient, and high-quality.

Mentorship

Participants receive personal support. The scholarship helps establish mentorship, a communication platform, and provides IT support.

Outreach and Awareness

We boldly raise the issue! Experts, media, and events help shift perspectives and open up more opportunities for women.

The Project Team

A dedicated team ensuring everything runs smoothly—organizing mentorship, training sessions, and making sure every woman receives maximum support.

By joining the 1000 Women Transformation Project, you’re investing in women’s futures and becoming part of meaningful social change.

Social Impact – your support directly contributes to women’s financial stability and career development.

Sustainable Leadership – by supporting social initiatives, you set an example of responsibility and inspire others.

Investing in Talent – by supporting this project, you help talented and motivated women grow professionally. This opens up opportunities to discover future employees, business partners, or clients.

Join as a partner empowering women to fast-track their careers

03 March 2025 - 09 September 2025

Scholarship basket collection
(Will you contribute? ❤️)

03 March 2025 - 09 September 2025

Ambassadorial and generic communication

2025 06/06 - 08/06.

Developing the learning path and content, finding speakers and finding inspirational speakers

10 months 2025 - 02 months 2026

The learning and mentoring process. Communication between partners

2026 03 - 04 months

Measuring and sharing impacts with the public

Collaboration and partnership create the most beautiful things. So we invite you to become part of this mission community and create new opportunities for women together!

"WoW University Partnerships Team