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2023 Lithuania Global Money Week

LEADING ORGANISATIONS:

Bank of Lithuania

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

Bank of Lithuania, Lithuanian Free Market Institute, Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania, Lithuanian Banking Association, economic literacy and entrepreneurship organisation Lithuanian Junior Achievement, Vytautas Magnus University, Nasdaq Vilnius, SEB Bank, Swedbank, United Central Credit Union Kreda, We Invest, Allianz Lietuva and over 200 schools in different Lithuanian cities and towns.

NUMBER OF ORGANISATIONS:

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED DIRECTLY:

10 180

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED INDIRECTLY:

NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED INDIRECTLY:

100 000

During the Global Money Week 2023 Bank of Lithunia and partners organised a wide range of activities, such as debates, discussions, competitions, lectures, educational programmes and contests.The Bank of Lithuania together with the Lithuanian Free Market Institute organised the Freedom Debate, the opening event of the Global Money Week. Pupils from four different Lithuanian cities took part in the debate. They discussed various topics, such as “Can we buy anything with enough money?” and “Does a person need money?”. The Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania organised guided tours and lectures on the following topics “The history of money: From shells to cards”, “The most interesting stories of money: How to store and protect it properly”, and “Why does the Bank of Lithuania care about climate change?”.SEB Bank invited young people to the event “Taming the Financial Elephant”, adressing topics related to finances and money in a different way, by inviting well-known Lithuanian comedians, sharing the experiences of young people in money management and warning of the dangers of financial fraud. Nasdaq Vilnius Stock Exchange opened its doors to university students during the Global Money Week and gave informative lectures on Nasdaq Vilnius Stock Exchange. The Association of Lithuanian Banks and the economic education and entrepreneurship organisation Lithuanian Junior Achievement organised the European Money Quiz, where over 2,300 children from 84 schools competed in the national round of the quiz online. The workshop organised by Transparency International attracted a great deal of attention from children and young people, with 4,000 participants from 50 Lithuanian schools. In the workshop, pupils and representatives of school communities learnt about the most important rules of personal budgeting, how to avoid falling into the traps of fraudsters, etc. The Global Money Week included online seminars (e.g. “Fundamentals of Investing” by the public institution Investuotoja (inWEst)), the creation and sharing of financial literacy videos (United Central Credit Union Kreda), sharing of financial literacy tips for children (Allianz Lietuva), financial literacy education both live and remotely (Swedbank Finance Laboratory), drawing and comic book contests, classroom lessons and afternoons on financial issues, etc.

2019 Lithuania Global Money Week

LEADING ORGANISATIONS:

Bank of Lithuania

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

Lietuvos laisvosios Rinkos institutas, Vilniaus Gedimino Technikos universitetas

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED DIRECTLY:

NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED INDIRECTLY:

Not reported

Bank of Lithuania
The Bank of Lithuania once again participated in Global Money Week. This year, it organised two online contests. The first was the National Exam on Economics, and the second was the Contest on Financing. All activities were shared on social media.

2018 Lithuania Global Money Week

LEADING ORGANISATIONS:

The Bank of Lithuania

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

Aviva Lietuva, Lietuvos Bank, Lietuvos Banking Association, Lietuvos Free Market Institute, Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania, Nasdaq Vilnius, SEB Bank, Swedbank, Vilniaus Gedimino Technical University, Šiaulių Bank

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED DIRECTLY:

8 500

NUMBER OF PEOPLE REACHED INDIRECTLY:

25 000

The Bank of Lithuania
Throughout Global Money Week 2018 the Bank of Lithuania along with its partners reached more than 8000 children and youth through an online national exam. The participating organisations also held lectures at schools and universities. Finally, multiple visits to the Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania were organised.

2017 Lithuania Global Money Week

LEADING ORGANISATION:

Lietuvos bankas – Central Bank of Lithuania

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED DIRECLY:

1 500

This spring, a record number of schoolchildren (nearly 15 thousand), from all over the country, were involved in various events: lectures, e-lessons, brain games, tests, discussions, quizzes, tours, and the Olympiad during the Global Money Week, which was organised for the fifth time in Lithuania.

About 300 schoolchildren took part in tours of the Bank of Lithuania Money Museum and Global Money Week lectures. Schoolchildren from Vilnius Martynas Mažvydas Pro-gymnasium discussed saving methods with Vitas Vasiliauskas, the Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Lithuania, who discussed with them how to save money, how much they are able to save, and whether it is easy to do so.

The financial technology company Nasdaq, jointly with Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, and the financial companies Seesam Insurance AS Lithuania branch, OP Corporate Bank, and KPMG Baltics, organised the first ‘Financial Olympiad’ for schoolchildren of grades 9–12 from all across Lithuania. 446 schoolchildren solved tasks and participated in the first round; the winners of the first round took part in the final round. The organisers of the event are glad were pleased with the number of participants taking an interest in the subject of financial literacy.

Members of the Association of Lithuanian Banks, in commemoration of both Global Money Week and European Money Week, as well as being partners of Internet Week, invited schoolchildren to special events organised on their behalf. This included: lessons at different schools in the country, organised discussions, tests and games, the promotion of a cycle of educational videos that could be watched online, and the invitation of schoolchildren to a conference. Representatives of banks discussed financial issues with schoolchildren, gave advice on management of finances, and encouraged young people to think about their future. The youngest participants of Global Money Week were introduced to the history of banks, their activities, and main functions in a playful and age appropriate manner. Schoolchildren could also test their knowledge of the world of finance. Additionally, Members of the Association of Lithuanian Banks shared advice on how to safely use electronic banking. Through their activities, members of this Association reached an audience of more than 14 thousand.

Specialists of UAB Aviva Lietuva, the representatives of the Association of Life Assurance Undertakings, went to events in six cities, at which they met almost 200 schoolchildren from grades 7-12 coming from 6 different schools. During these events, specialists from the insurance undertaking delivered lectures on the subject of finance management.

UAB SEB gyvybės draudimas also organised a special programme for preschoolers. The undertaking, aiming to encourage the formation of saving habits in early childhood, invited children aged 5–7, together with their parents, to take part in interactive discussions. This included discussions about the significance of financial literacy, saving methods, and most importantly, children’s dreams, in the form of games. Eight nursery schools from Vilnius, Alytus, Tauragė, Kaunas and Klaipėda registered for the game. The plan is to organise a total of 11 meetings.

Considering this year’s subject, Vilniaus regiono credit union, which has joined Global Money Week for the second consecutive year, announced a drawing competition, ‘Learn. Save. Earn’, in which 55 children competed. Specialists of SoDra’s territorial units met with schoolchildren and talked about state social insurance.

This year, like last year, the professional volunteering project ‘I will be________’ helped experts and schoolchildren interact, bringing together professionals and teachers from various fields, who help young people find their career direction.

2016 Lithuania Global Money Week

LEADING ORGANISATIONS:

Bank of Lithuania

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS:

DATE OF THE EVENT:

14th - 21th of March

TOTAL NUMBER OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH ENGAGED:

64 000

TOTAL INDIRECT REACHED:

50 000

This year, Lithuanian children had to compete in the creative comics’ competition “I save smart! So should you!” initiated by the Bank of Lithuania. Whilst playing and solving tests at the Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania, children were introduced to the history of money. The Bank of Lithuania’s buildings in Kaunas were open for schoolchildren as well, and all those willing and interested were able to learn financial management tips and tricks through an electronic lesson. The Bank of Lithuania invited adults as well to take an interest in children’s financial education, organising, therefore, a discussion entitled “Children and Money: Dispelling Myths!”. During the discussion, experts in various fields advised parents on how and at what age children should be taught about money.

Educational projects for Global Money Week were also conducted by Vilnius University Faculty of Humanities in Kaunas and College of Social Sciences and Šiauliai State College, while representatives of SoDra delivered lectures to 10–12 class schoolchildren on the topic of ‘You Can’t Survive on Love Alone’. The Securities Exchange NASDAQ Vilnius, the Central Securities Depositary of Lithuania and Nasdaq Technology and Business Support Competence Centre invited schoolchildren to “Open Door Days” on 15, 16 and 18 March. Members of the Association of Lithuanian Banks invited schoolchildren to events specifically designed for them: lessons, discussions and games were organised for various schools around the country. Specialists from UAB Aviva Lietuva and a representative of the Lithuanian Life Insurance Companies Association not only discussed life insurance with children, but also spoke about how to save for a trip or a new phone, while UAB SEB gyvybės draudimas invited children aged 6–7, together with their parents, to take part in interactive discussions. The aim of the discussions was to talk in the form of a game about the significance of financial literacy, methods of saving and, most importantly, the children’s future aspirations.

Joining Global Money Week this year for the first time, Vilnius Region Credit Union, seeking to draw children’s attention to the importance of saving, invited children to take part in the competition ‘My piggy bank’. The Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, the Industry and Crafts Financiers Club and the club Pinigų srautas shared knowledge with schoolchildren. While in meetings with bailiffs, schoolchildren learnt how to avoid debt and be in control of their finances. This year, the professional volunteering project ‘Why do we need that?!’ again helped experts and schoolchildren interact, bringing together professionals and teachers from various fields who help young people find their career direction. .

2015 Lithuania Global Money Week

PARTICIPANTS:

Bank of Lithuania
Vilnius Stock Exchange NASDAQ OMX
Ministry of Education and Finance, Danske Bank, SEB Bank, Swedbank, DNB bank, Aviva Lietuva, UAB Bonum Publicum, Vilnius University Faculty of Humanities in Kaunas, State Social Insurance Fund (SoDra), Lithuanian Central Credit Union, Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts Financiers Club, Finance and Credit Management Association, Transparency International Lithuanian branch, The association Chamber of Enforcement Agents of Lithuania, Volunteer project “Why do We Need That?!”

DATE OF THE EVENT:

9th - 17th of March

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED:

Between 9–17 March, Global Money Week was celebrated in Lithuania within the framework of Lithuania’s Children’s Financial Education Week. Various events took place all week: lessons, quizzes, excursions, educational games. Children competed in “The Story of My Pocketmoney”, a contest announced by the Bank of Lithuania, where they shared their experiences of what one can do when they skillfully save pocket-money. At the Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania, children were introduced to the history of money by completing educational games and tests. Bank of Lithuania staff helped children to learn to differentiate real euro from fake ones by introducing an educational programme for children “Get Acquainted with the Euro”, during which they presented the euro security features.

Vilnius Stock Exchange NASDAQ OMX opened its doors to children on 9, 10, 12 and 13 March. Schoolchildren were able to follow real time trading in stocks, while specialists from the stock exchange spoke about what a stock exchange and depository are, explaining the specifics of trading in securities. Specialists from of the Association of Lithuanian Banks, representing SEB bank, Swedbank and DNB bank, conducted lessons in schools across the country, organised games and led discussions. Bank representatives offered advice on how to manage personal finances and prepare for independent living. Danske Bank, for the sixth year in a row, invited people to the project “Learn about the Bank”. This included interactive lectures and quiz battles for schoolchildren.

Specialist representatives of the Association of Life Assurance Companies, Aviva Lietuva and Bonum Publicum, spoke with children about life assurance as well as how to save for a trip or a new phone. Educational projects for the Children’s Financial Education Week were conducted by the Vilnius University Faculty of Humanities in Kaunas, as well as at Šiauliai State College. Representatives from SoDra presented lectures to students in 10–12 grades on the topic of “You Can’t Survive on Love Alone”.

Lithuanian Central Credit Union invited schoolchildren to participate in quiz battles: “Don’t Hide Your Knowledge, Come to the Quiz Battle”. The Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts Financiers Club shared their knowledge with schoolchildren, while representatives from the Finance and Credit Management Association spoke with children about what is a good loan and a bad loan. In meetings with bailiffs, schoolchildren learnt how to not get lost in debt and to be the masters of their situation. Schoolchildren discussed with the Lithuanian branch of Transparency International what school finances are, how they are allotted and how to transparently manage them.

A professional volunteering project, “Why do We Need That?!” helped schoolchildren and experts interact. The activity brought together professionals and teachers from various fields to help young people find their career direction.

2014 Lithuania Global Money Week

PARTICIPANTS:

Bank of Lithuania
Vilnius Stock Exchange NASDAQ OMX
Money Museum
SEB bank
Swedbank
Danske Bank
Credit bureau Creditinfo
Life assurance undertaking BONUM PUBLICUM
Vilnius University’s Faculty of Humanities in Kaunas
College of Social Sciences
State Social Insurance Fund SoDra
Aviva Lithuania

DATE OF THE EVENT:

10th - 17th of March

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED:

8 000

The Board of the Bank of Lithuania’s meeting hall hosted an awards ceremony for the winners of the Bank of Lithuania’s “Children’s Financial Week’s Symbol” contest which ran in the weeks prior to Global Money Week. Following this, the children visited the Vilnius Stock Exchange NASDAQ OMX. Staff members explained to youth about what the exchange, the depository and security trading are. They conducted a Q&A for the youth following the presentation and awarded the students for correct answers. The students also got to experience trading first hand as they watched the real-life trading in shares displayed on the big screen. To end the day off on a high note the students were invited to ring the bell during the closing of trade ceremony.

The following educational programs took place in the Money Museum in Vilnius: “Learn to Recognize and Count Euros” which consisted of an excursion, a lesson and games for children, aged 5–9; and “Learn to Recognize the Euro” for older children which consisted of an excursion and a lesson. Excursions and lessons, during which children will be introduced to the euro, will be held at the Bank of Lithuania in Kaunas as well. The Bank of Lithuania are offering these “intro to the euro” lessons to schools around the country.

A seminar on “Investments for Future Leaders” was held for members of the club “Cash Flow”. During the seminar schoolchildren received useful information on the financial system, investment product characteristics and main investment principles. They also participated in a quiz and where the winners received fun and practical prizes.

SEB Bank invited older schoolchildren to attend financial literacy lessons in different cities across the country. SEB Bank employees visited schools during global Money Week hosting discussion sessions with high school students on how to rationally deal with money, and what services and products financial the different institutions provide. They also introduced the basics of financial management. For Children’s Financial Week SEB bank created a special financial literacy test which was available on SEB bank’s Facebook page. It was a 3-tier financial literacy test, created for schoolchildren of various ages.

Swedbank’s Institute for Private Finances and volunteers in different cities across Lithuania (Vilnius, Kaunas, Panevežys, Šakiai, Vilkaviškis, Palanga) will conduct lectures on personal finances, their management, budget planning, preparing for independent life. They also organised discussions for schoolchildren on managing personal finances, and how to prepare for starting their own life. Excursions were also held at Swedbank’s administrative building in Vilnius.

Danske Bank organised their 5th annual educational event called “Learn About the Bank”. The project is aimed at all schoolchildren, and is split into 2 events which the students can attend, depending on their school year (i.e. Grades 1–8 were and 9–12). The “Learn About the Bank” programme consists of an interactive lecture on the bank’s founding, its activities and functions (Grades 1–8), a lecture called “5 Financial Literacy Lessons” (for the grades 9-12) and a “Battle of the Brains”. The preliminary length of one event was 2 hours.

Representatives of Creditinfo taught students what their ‘credit history’ is, why it is so important and how irresponsible financial decsions will make it more difficult to get a student loan, or open an internet, mobile phone or credit card account. Life insurance undertakers from Bonum Publicum went to schools to lecture on "The Essence and Benefits of Life Insurance." The lesson was aimed towards students 14 years old and up.

The Bank of Lithuania presented 3 financial lessons at Vilnius University’s Faculty of Humanities in Kaunas. The lessons were based on how to manage personal finances, savings and responsible lending. The lessons were illustrated by an animated film.

The College of Social Sciences invited Grade 9-12 students to take part in a financial literacy project. The class whose project won was crowned the “EURO class” of 2014. The State Social Insurance Fund (SoDra) prepared lessons for Grade 10–12 students on the topic of “You Can’t Survive on Love Alone”. During the lesson, specialists from SoDra spoke about how the state social insurance system operates, why it is useful to be a member, what the effects of illegal wages are and what love has to do with all of this. The lecturers were SoDra staff members.

Aviva Lietuva joined the Bank of Lithuania’s initiative and on 12th and 13th March they invited high school students to attend a lecture given by Aviva Lietuva’s financial consultants. They answered relevant questions such as how to manage personal finances and why life insurance is necessary. Students were welcomed to visit their branches in Vilnius, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevežys.

2013 Lithuania Global Money Week

NAME OF THE ORGANISING ENTITY:

Central Bank of the Republic of Lithuania

PARTNERS:

Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania
Danske Bank A/S Lithuania Branch
SEB bank
Swedbank
Life assurance company Bonum Publicum
AB NASDAQ QMX Vilnius
Lithuanian Youth Council

DATE OF THE EVENT:

15th of March

NUMBER OF CHILDREN REACHED:

3 000

Lithuania started the celebrations of Global Money Week on the 15th of March with numerous events for students - tours, lectures, games, tests and brain battles. The project includes the participation of pupils in an interactive presentation about the history of banks, their operations and functions. A special quiz took place which gave the opportunity to children and youth not only to learn new things but also challenge their present financial knowledge.

The celebration of Global Money Week Lithuania continued with school visits to banks, Money museum and other financial institutions. Schools were also visited by bankers or financial experts where special lectures on financial education took place.

In order to raise the awareness for the importance of economic citizenship events were organised at local landmarks on the topic of financial inclusion. Radio, TV programs and distribution of educational souvenirs and materials were held in order to increase the awareness on the topic.

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