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ENGLISH TEACHING

The program is addressed to schools, teachers, local leaders and non-governmental organizations. Through training and grant competitions, it supports efforts aimed at improving the quality of English language teaching to children and youth from small towns and rural areas. The program’s rich offer contributes to the professional development of English teachers who are working in small localities.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Nidzica Development Foundation “NIDA”
3 Rzemieślnicza St., 13-100 Nidzica
tel. (48 89) 625-36-51, tel./fax (48 89) 625-36-62
e-mail: j.kowalczyk@nida.pl

http://www.englishteaching.org.pl

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The English Teaching Tutoring – be a volunteer tutor!

An offer for students and other people ready to devote their time, energy and knowledge to ...

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

This is a system of support for local initiatives aimed at equalizing educational opportunities for comprehensive development of children and youth from small towns and rural areas. The program consists of regular grant competitions as well as training and regional forums enabling the exchange of experiences between NGOs and other entities involved in projects related to education and training of children and youth.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Civis Polonus Foundation
Bagatela 10 St., Ap. 36, 00-585 warsaw
tel. +48 509 725 536; (48 22) 827 52 49
e-mail: fundacja@civispolonus.org.pl

http://www.rownacszanse.org.pl

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“Equal Opportunities” – the “Large Grants” Competition

Up to PLN 40,000 for a project implemented over the period of 12 months developing social and ...

LEARNING SCHOOLS (LES)

The purpose of this program is to improve the quality of Polish education using the best foreign models and domestic experiences. Its objective is to improve teaching and assessment methods and comprehensive school development based on cooperation of teaching staff members. Schools develop new solutions and share their best practices. The program includes post-graduate studies for school principals as well as interactive Internet courses for teachers. Particular emphasis is placed on schools in rural ...

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Center for Citizenship Education Foundation
10 Noakowskiego St. Ap. 1, 00-666 Warsaw
tel. (48 22) 875 85 40, fax (48 22) 875 85 40 int. 102
e-mail: ceo@ceo.org.pl

The School with Class Foundation ("School with Class")
19 Śniadeckich St., 00-654 Warsaw
tel. (48) 518 287 625
e-mail: fundacja@szkolazklasa.org.pl

http://www.sus.ceo.org.pl

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The Summer School for Learning Schools Directors

A group of 120 people managing educational institutions all over Poland participated in a two-day ...

PAFF AND UW SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

The objective of the program, implemented jointly with the University of Warsaw (UW), is to prepare candidates for the teaching profession. This one-year postgraduate, full-time study is addressed to graduates of MA/MSc studies in Polish language, math, biology and history. The innovative curriculum was developed in cooperation with Columbia University Teachers College in New York. The PAFF and UW School of Education also conducts training sessions, seminars and e-learning courses for in-service ...

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Foundation for Quality Education
ul. Banacha 2C, 02-097 Warszawa
tel. (22) 55 43 790, (22) 55 43 789
e-mail: kontakt@szkolaedukacji.pl

http://www.szkolaedukacji.pl

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Join the PAFF and UW School of Education

A good teacher must have the power of knowledge sharing, establishing relationships, self-reflection ...

PROJECTOR - STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

The idea is to tap into the intellectual potential and energy of university students in order to promote equal educational opportunities for children and youth from small localities as well as activating the volunteers’ social involvement. This is achieved by having groups of student-volunteers carry out educational projects at schools and other institutions.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Educational Enterprise Foundation
ul. Marii Curie Skłodowskiej 3/2.32
20-029 Lublin
e-mail: biuro@projektor.org.pl
tel: (81) 534 78 93
800 444 131

http://www.projektor.org.pl

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Anniversary of the “Projector” – 17 years of student volunteering

The "Projector": 17 years – hundreds of stories was the watchword of the “Projector – Student ...

BRIDGE SCHOLARSHIPS

A joint undertaking by NGOs, public institutions and firms is addressed to secondary school graduates from rural areas and small towns. The program enables them to receive scholarships for their first year of academic study. It opens the recipients a door to further assistance within the Top Student competition, language scholarships, doctoral scholarships as well as foreign internships.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Educational Enterprise Foundation
27/29 Sterlinga St., 90-212 Lodz
tel. (48 42) 632-59-91, 631-95-58, fax (48 42) 630-27-81
e-mail: fep@fep.lodz.pl

Polish-American Internship Initiative: www.paii.pl

The Good Network Foundation (“My Scholarship” and “e-volunteering”)
ul. Marszałkowska 6/17, 00-590 Warszawa
tel. (22) 825 70 22
e-mail: biuro@dobrasiec.org
www.dobrasiec.org

http://www.stypendia-pomostowe.pl

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Bridge Scholarships for the 1st year university course – apply now!

450 scholarships for the 1st year of studies are awaiting apt, ambitious students who come ...

THIRD AGE UNIVERSITIES (TAU)

The objective of this program is to unleash the social energy of senior citizens. It is carried out at two levels: the “Seniors in Action” grant competition, under which senior citizens come up with ideas and carry out projects for the benefit of their local communities and intergenerational integration, as well as support for the Third Age Universities by providing them with training opportunities and mini-grants for cyclical activities that promotes TAU students’ volunteering.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Association of the Creative Initiatives "ę"
55 Mokotowska St., 00-542 Warszawa
tel. (4822) 396-55-16
e-mail: listy@seniorzywakcji.pl

http://www.seniorzywakcji.pl

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We are changing the future. Enrollment to the “Seniors in Action”

Ideas of initiatives engaging local communities in activities aimed at environment protection ...

SUPPORT FOR NGOS

An information and support system for Polish NGOs and civic initiatives. It includes the Non-Governmental Organizations’ Portal, www.ngo.pl, the free Infoline 801-646-719, a database of organizations and institutions, as well as the “Third Sector” quarterly. The program also offers training, counseling and publications on NGO management (“FIMANGO”, “PROMENGO” and the Kursodrom.pl). It also supports non-governmental organizations with information and advocacy efforts designed to help them effectively ...

PROGRAM MANAGER:

"MIS@NGO”: The Klon/Jawor Association
5 Szpitalna St. Ap. 5, 00-031 Warsaw
Info-line (48) 801-646-719, fax (48 22) 828-91-29
e-mail: klon@klon.org.pl
Non-governmental Organization's Portal: www.ngo.pl
www.eu.ngo.pl

"FIMANGO": The Civil Society Development Foundation
6 Kłopotowskiego St., Apt. 59/60, 03-717 Warsaw
tel.(48 22) 616-33-16, fax (48 22) 616-32-46,
e-mail: fimango@frso.pl

“NGO Training”: The Academy of Civic Organizations Foundation
ul. Królowej Marysieńki 48
02-954 Warszawa
tel. (22) 550 28 10
e-mail: faoo@faoo.pl
www.kursodrom.pl

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New image of ngo.pl portal

Clear and understandable, intuitively navigated, with content presented in attractive form, ...

ACT LOCALLY

Grant competitions organized by the network of Act Locally Centers (ALC) lend support to many different initiatives of non-governmental organizations and informal groups that activate communities of villages and small towns, serving their developmental aspirations. The activities involve cooperation of various partners and all respond to the specific needs of their local communities. As a result, they contribute to the building of social capital and the overall improvement of the quality of life. ...

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Academy for the Development of Philantropy in Poland
6 Marszałkowska St. Ap. 6, 00-590 Warsaw
tel. (48 22) 622-01-22, fax (48 22) 622-02-11
e-mail: arfp@filantropia.org.pl

http://www.dzialajlokalnie.pl

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The Benefactor of the Year – the winners were announced

The awards in 25th round of the Benefactor of the Year Competition were presented in Sofitel ...

SECTOR 3.0

The aim is to broaden the knowledge and skills of non-governmental organizations’ employees and activists in the practical use of modern information and communication technologies (ICT). The program comprises several components: informational (website, VOD, and blog), promotional (Sector 3.0 Festivals), advisory (ICT Mobile Advisors network and e-learning), and financial (Innovation Fund).

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Information Society Development Foundation
ul. Kopernika 17, 00-359 Warszawa
tel.: (48 22) 123 90 20
Contact person: Dawid Szarański
mobile: +48 530-69-11-99

http://sektor3-0.pl

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Sector 3.0 Award – submit an organization

The competition for Polish-American Freedom Foundation Sector 3.0 Award - PLN 40,000 that will ...

PAFF LEADERS

This undertaking is primarily addressed to active participants of various PAFF programs, supporting development of the local leaders’ skills and qualifications necessary to work effectively for the benefit of their communities. The program uses the tutoring method; placing a tutor with a leader for a protracted length of time. Program alumni are encouraged to participate in workshops, study visits to Poland and other countries, and meetings with public figures.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The School for Leaders Foundation
12A Wiejska St., 00-490 Warsaw
tel. (4822) 556-82-50, (4822) 556-82-54, fax (4822) 556-82-51
e-mail: liderzy@szkola-liderow.pl

http://www.liderzy.pl

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The Beyond Borders Academy initiative

Despite the war in Ukraine and the extremely difficult political situation in Belarus, we hope ...

PRO PUBLICO BONO

Under the program, PAFF currently supports the Bolesław Wierzbiański Award for local newspapers, offers training for local media journalists under the “Media Forum. Local Development” project, and organizes the annual Civic Congress in Warsaw.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Local Press Association (The Bolesław Wierzbiański Award)

The Media Forum Foundation (“Media Forum. Local Development”)

The Institute for Market Economics (Civic Congress)

The Pro Publico Bono Competition Foundation (2000-2014)

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“Gazeta Jarocińska” won the Bolesław Wierzbiański Award

The ceremony of announcing the Local Press Association competition results and presenting the ...

LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

From 2009 to 2015, thanks to the partnership of PAFF with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 3,808 public libraries in municipalities and rural communes with population of up to 20,000 inhabitants had been supported. They have become modern multifunctional centers which provide access to information, culture and education. In 2021, the program reached nearly 250 new libraries. One of our methods for consolidating program outcomes is to increase the digital competencies of librarians and library ...

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Information Society Development Foundation
ul. Kopernika 17, 00-359 Warszawa
tel.: (48 22) 123 90 20

http://www.biblioteki.org

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“Let’s meet!” - the Library Convention has been held for the 13th time

Over 600 librarians took part in the 13th Library Convention that was held simultaneously in ...

PAFF LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS

The purpose of the program is to initiate and develop cooperation among beneficiaries of various PAFF programs who establish Local Partnerships and involve other local organizations and institutions, as well as entrepreneurs, self-government bodies, and media in the implementing partnership projects responding to diagnosed local community needs. Their activities, using the method of animating local communities worked out in the program, contribute to the consolidation of social capital.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Academy for the Development of Philanthropy in Poland
ul. Marszałkowska 6/6, 00-590 Warszawa
tel. (22) 622-01-22, fax (22) 622-02-11

http://www.lokalnepartnerstwa.org.pl

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Polish-Ukrainian projects of PAFF Local Partnerships

Support for refugees from Ukraine who are staying in villages and small towns in Poland and ...

GREEN LEADER

The program supports local leaders who want to gain knowledge and competencies in conducting actions aimed at protecting the environment in their local communities and dealing with climate change, as well as effectively obtaining EU funds for implementation of their initiatives.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Sendzimir Foundation
46a Mokotowska St., Ap. 25
00-543 Warszawa

tel. +48 663 202 050

Contact person:
Maria Wiśnicka
Project Coordinator

https://zielonylider.org/

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25th round of the Competition for the Benefactor of the Year

“Do good all year round” – that slogan has accompanied socially responsible companies for the ...

RELIEF FUND

The objective of the program, launched in March 2020, is to support NGO initiatives aimed at mitigating and/or counteracting the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Education for Democracy Foundation
ul. Nowolipie 9/11, 00-150 Warszawa
e-mail: fundusz@fed.org.pl

https://fed.org.pl/aktualne-nabory/fundusz-pomocowy/

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The “Relief Fund for NGOs” – results of the grant competition

Under the “Relief Fund for NGOs and Civic Initiatives” Program, 46 NGOs received grants in ...

LANE KIRKLAND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

A scholarship program for young leaders from Eastern Europe as well as the South Caucasus and Central Asia. Through the two-semester post-graduate studies at Polish universities and professional internships, scholars have an opportunity to learn about Poland’s transformation experience and integration with the European Union. The offer includes one-semester courses for academics.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Leaders of Change Foundation
Al. Jerozolimskie 133 lok. 56
02-304 Warszawa
Program Director: Urszula Sobiecka
tel. (48) 504-103-904

http://www.kirkland.edu.pl

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Guests from Ukraine as Kirkland Research scholarship holders

The 3rd special round of Kirkland Research program has started. In 2022/23 academic year six ...

REGION IN TRANSITION (RITA)

The program supports initiatives of Polish non-governmental organizations aimed at sharing various aspects Poland’s experience in transformation This is implemented in cooperation with partners in Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia. The program offers grants, training opportunities and experts’ support, as well as assistance in establishing cooperation with foreign partners.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Education for Democracy Foundation
9/11 Nowolipie St., 00-150 Warsaw
e-mail: rita@fed.org.pl

http://www.programrita.org

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“Support for Ukraine” – a fast RITA grant path

The Polish-American Freedom Foundation and the Education for Democracy Foundation invite Polish ...

STUDY TOURS TO POLAND (STP)

These study visits, implemented since 2004, are to show the realities of Poland and the EU to active citizens of East European, South Caucasus and Central Asia countries. The participants are university student leaders from Ukraine, Belarus, Russia and Moldova as well as professionals from countries of the Region. Under the program the Foundation supports the Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy (WEASA) addressed to experts coming from Eastern Partnership countries.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Leaders of Change Foundation
Al. Jerozolimskie 133 lok. 56
02-304 Warszawa
e-mail: stp@studytours.pl

http://www.studytours.pl

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10th round of WEASA is over

The 10th jubilee round of Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy (WEASA) took place from 11 to ...

SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE

A special program launched by the Polish-American Freedom Foundation in response to the war in Ukraine is addressed to Polish NGOs helping the civilian population in Ukraine as well as war refugees coming to Poland.

PROGRAM MANAGER:

The Education for Democracy Foundation
ul. Nowolipie 9/11, 00-150 Warszawa
e-mail: ukraina@fed.org.pl

Contacts persons:
Sylwia Gajownik, the Education for Democracy Foundation, Tel. +48 535 854 424
Agnieszka Świeczka, the Education for Democracy Foundation, Tel. +48 605 787 757

https://fed.org.pl/wspieramy-ukraine

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Over PLN 1.6 million for intervention projects

Under “Support for Ukraine”, the new program of the Polish-American Freedom Foundation, 59 ...

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PROJECTOR – Student Volunteers

https://en.pafw.pl/program/initiatives-in-education/projector-student-volunteers/

Wydarzenia

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“Edit Distance Knowledge” – the initiative summing up

Student volunteers active in the “PROJECTOR” Program decided to free parents who work at home during the pandemic and at the same time take care of their children from part of their duties. That was the ...

https://en.pafw.pl/wydarzenie/edit-distance-knowledge-the-initiative-summing-up/

“PROJECTOR – Student Volunteers” has a new Program Manager

Following the agreement between the Polish-American Freedom Foundation, the Foundation for the Development of Voluntary Service and the Educational Enterprise Foundation concluded on December 29, 2016, ...

https://en.pafw.pl/wydarzenie/projector-student-volunteers-has-a-new-program-manager/

The best volunteers of Podkarpacie awarded

Thousands of hours of workshops with children and teenagers, educational campaigns and local social projects as well as many active student-volunteers of the “PROJECTOR – Student Volunteers” Program – ...

https://en.pafw.pl/wydarzenie/the-best-volunteers-of-podkarpacie-awarded/

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Workshops with “PROJECTOR”

Groups of two volunteers conduct classes that develop creativity and independent, critical thinking in children and young people. They are performed using the original and innovative method developed by ...

https://en.pafw.pl/kalendarze/workshops-with-a-challenge-2/

Supporting children in learning

Offer for student-volunteers who want to carry out online projects aimed at helping children learn English and math.

https://en.pafw.pl/kalendarze/supporting-children-in-learning/