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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

    englishteaching.org.pl

     

    News
     
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    XXI English Teaching Market. AI – an opportunity or threat?
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    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

    rownacszanse.pl

     

    News
     
    “Ready for the Future: our new world” without digital pitfalls
    “Ready for the Future: our new world” without digital pitfalls
    On September 17, a new edition of the event “Ready for the Future: our new world” will take ...
    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

    sus.ceo.org.pl

     

    News
     
    25 years of the “Learning Schools” program (LES)
    25 years of the “Learning Schools” program (LES)
    "What makes the ‘Learning Schools’ program so effective for 25 years? It is thanks to the strong ...
    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

    szkolaedukacji.pl

     

    News
     
    They will see every student. The end of the year at the School of Education
    They will see every student. The end of the year at the School of Education
    This is the day when each student show their path of teaching development. The graduation ceremony ...
    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: +48 507 703 240

    www.projektor.org.pl

     

    News
     
    Relationship Space. Gala of the 19th round of the „PROJECTOR” program
    Relationship Space. Gala of the 19th round of the „PROJECTOR” program
    “Our actions (…)  wouldn’t have such a value but for you – people who offer their energy, new ...
    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

    www.stypendia-pomostowe.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

     

    News
     
    Get a bridge scholarship! PLN 10,000 for the first year of studies
    Get a bridge scholarship! PLN 10,000 for the first year of studies
    Young people from small towns and from indigent families can once again apply for a scholarship ...
    FOSTERING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH
     
    A new undertaking aimed at enhancing children’s and youth’s mental resilience. The objective of the program is to develop teachers’ and educators’ competence; in their educational work they more and more often have to deal with young people who are depressed, have low motivation, experience loneliness and lack of self-esteem.
    PROGRAM MANAGER:

     

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

     

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

    kursnaodpornosc.pl

     

    News
     
    Strong and resilient young people at your school
    Strong and resilient young people at your school
    “Fostering Resilience in Children and Youth” is a free one-year training program supporting ...
    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@pokoleniawakcji.pl

    pokoleniawakcji.pl

     

    News
     
    10 years of the „Seniors in Action” competition
    10 years of the „Seniors in Action” competition
    The 10th round of the „Seniors in Action” competition is pending. The competition, with its ...
    SUPPORT FOR NGOS
     
    An information and support system for Polish NGOs and civic initiatives. It includes the Non-Governmental Organizations’ Portal 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 obtain ...
    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: 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

     

    News
     
    New image of ngo.pl portal
    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 Philanthropy 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

    dzialajlokalnie.pl

    News
     
    Local enrollment to the “Act Locally” program launched
    Local enrollment to the “Act Locally” program launched
    The calls for applications to the “Act Locally” program run by Polish-American Freedom Foundation ...
    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

    sektor3-0.pl

     

    News
     
    Digital, but are we free? Sector 3.0 Festival is over
    Digital, but are we free? Sector 3.0 Festival is over
    Is autonomy a luxury we can no longer afford? At a time when technology is outthinking our ...
    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:

    Zbigniew Pełczyński School for Leadership 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

    programliderski.pl

     

    News
     
    20 years of leading change – the leadership community celebrates its anniversary
    20 years of leading change – the leadership community celebrates its anniversary
    “Think strategically,” “let’s celebrate what we have in common,” “be afraid and do it” – these ...
    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)

     

    News
     
    ABC of Local Journalism – recruitment, Fall 2025
    ABC of Local Journalism – recruitment, Fall 2025
    If you are taking your first steps in the journalism profession and want to gain a solid foundation ...
    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. From 2021 to 2023, the program reached over 400 new libraries. One of our methods for consolidating program outcomes is to increase the digital competencies of librarians and ...
    PROGRAM MANAGER:

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

    biblioteki.org

     

    News
     
    Scholarships for librarians in Olga Rok Competition
    Scholarships for librarians in Olga Rok Competition
    Do you work in a library with passion and dedication? And do you enjoy inspiring others to ...
    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

    www.lokalnepartnerstwa.org.pl

     

    News
     
    New Local Partnerships joined the program
    New Local Partnerships joined the program
    6 Local Partnerships and 2 start-ups for the common good is taking part in the 9th round of ...
    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

    zielonylider.org

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

    kirkland.edu.pl

     

    News
     
    Kirkland Research scholarships – the enrollment is on
    Kirkland Research scholarships – the enrollment is on
    The enrollment to the Kirkland Research Program for candidates from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, ...
    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 Southern 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

    programrita.org

     

    News
     
    Meeting of Region in Transition Ambassadors
    Meeting of Region in Transition Ambassadors
    Almost 80 participants of PAFF’s “Region in Transition” (RITA) and “Support for Ukraine” programs ...
    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, Southern 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

    studytours.pl

     

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    WEASA: integration and revitalization of cooperation at the time of crisis
    WEASA: integration and revitalization of cooperation at the time of crisis
    From July 1 to July 7, 2024, the 12th round of Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy (WEASA) ...
    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

    fed.org.pl/wspieramy-ukraine

     

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    “Anti-Ukrainian propaganda.” A report by the Demagog Association and IMM
    “Anti-Ukrainian propaganda.” A report by the Demagog Association and IMM
    “From April to July 2025, we detected 94,000 anti-Ukrainian posts on the Polish-language Internet ...
     
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    EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
    “Ready for the Future: our new world” without digital pitfalls

    On September 17, a new edition of the event “Ready for the Future: our new world” will take place. Leading Polish experts and practitioners will show how to wisely accompany young people in a reality full of digital opportunities and pitfalls.

    The ubiquity of smartphones in young people’s lives has become a hot topic of public debate. Unfortunately, these discussions often fall into extremes – from panic and the desire to introduce total bans to uncritical fascination with new developments. This dispute only deepens the frustration of adults, without giving them real tools for action.

    In response, the “Equal Opportunities” program proposes a revolutionary but pragmatic approach: abandoning the artificial division between the online and offline worlds and focusing on the key role of adults. The idea is that instead of controlling and prohibiting, adults should wisely accompany young people, helping them to become conscious and responsible users of technology, rather than just passive recipients.

    “Adults are not fighting technology, but their own helplessness. Instead of declaring war on smartphones, we should build relationships and experiences with young people that are so fascinating that the phone will end up in their pockets on its own,” says Paweł Walecki, Director of the “Equal Opportunities” program. “But that’s not all. It is equally important to give them and ourselves the tools to navigate a world full of pitfalls. During our event, we will show both sides of the coin: how to get the best out of technology and how to protect young people from its real dangers,” he adds.

    From helplessness to agency: The new role of adults

    The event completely changes the perspective – instead of asking “how to limit access to technology?”, experts will show how to build a world in which young people themselves will want to put their phones away. At the same time, they will equip adults with the knowledge of how to talk about hate, misinformation, and screen addiction.

    “Many adults feel that they are losing the battle for young people’s attention. That is why they resort to the simplest tools – control and prohibitions. We want to show that this is a dead end. Instead, we propose a change of strategy: from fighting for control to building trust and real skills. It is a more difficult path, but it is the only one that offers the chance for lasting change and prepares young people for a world where adults will not always be there to support them,” explains Kuba Dziok from the “Equal Opportunities” Team.

    Who is this event for?

    The initiative is primarily addressed to adults who work with young people on a daily basis: employees of cultural centers and libraries, NGO activists, members of Rural Women’s Clubs and Volunteer Fire Brigades, as well as teachers, parents, and anyone who wants to better understand and support young people.

    Six blocks that will change your approach to technology

    The program of the event has been designed as a journey that will take participants from diagnosis to specific solutions.

    We will start with a broad perspective to understand how our new, integrated reality works (“One world, common rules”). Then, step by step, experts will address key challenges: from building authentic relationships in a world full of distractions (“How to talk so that you are heard?”), through shaping healthy habits and critical thinking (“How to live with your phone, not in your phone?”), to the wise use of technology in education.

    We will devote a separate block to the proven method of the Equal Opportunities program (“The art of wise accompaniment”), and finally, together with the experts, we will consider what specific steps we can take the very next day.

    Each element of the program has been designed to provide practical tools and strategies for immediate implementation.

    Key experts

    Speakers will include:

    • Prof. Michał Krzykawski – a philosopher researching the impact of technology on culture, who will show how deeply the digital revolution has changed our society,
    • Dr. Aleksandra Piotrowska – a renowned child psychologist who will explain how to build healthy relationships in a world of constant digital distractions,
    • Patryk Zakrzewski – a fact-checking expert from the Demagog Association, who will present practical tools for defending against disinformation,
    • Angelika Fredrich – a young activist and founder of Nastoletni Azyl (Teenage Asylum), who will bring an authentic perspective of the younger generation,
    • Adam Mirek – a doctor of biomedical engineering and a respected science popularizer, who will show how to wisely use the potential of the internet in education.

    As in previous editions, the event will be hosted by Janusz Schwertner, a journalist for the Goniec.pl portal known for his uncompromising interviews, whose articles have made the mental health of young people a topic of national discussion in Poland.

    Practical information

    • WHEN? September 17, 2025 (Wednesday), 6:00 p.m.
    • WHERE? The live broadcast will take place on the Facebook fanpage of the “Equal Opportunities” program. The event will also be broadcast on the Goniec.pl portal.
    • COST? Participation is completely free of charge.
    • REGISTRATION AND E-BOOK: Register at www.gotowinaprzyszlosc.pl to receive a reminder about the start of the event and download a free e-book right away.

    About the “Equal Opportunities” program

    The program, implemented by the Civis Polonus Foundation, supports young people in developing social and emotional skills that will help them better cope with adult life. The program offers grants to organizations working with young people and training for youth project coordinators.

    Media contact:

    Kuba Dziok, Marketing Manager, the “Equal Opportunities” program

    Kuba Dziok, the “Equal Opportunities” program
    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

    rownacszanse.pl

     

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