Dear Sirs and Madams, / Dear Leaders, We, the representatives of Polish and Ukrainian foundations, social organizations, civil society circles, volunteers, and citizens of Poland and Ukraine, appeal to the authorities of the Republic of Poland and Ukraine for responsibility, constructive dialogue, and mutual respect in the relations between our states and nations. From the […]
Krystyna Pawłowicz has lost a court case against the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF). The former Law and Justice (PiS) MP and Constitutional Tribunal judge has been ordered to apologize for posts she published on X (formerly Twitter) in 2019. “For years, PiS politicians tried to destroy us with lies, hate campaigns and propaganda,” Marcin Mycielski, […]
A former Law and Justice (PiS) MP and Constitutional Tribunal judge, as well as a current PiS MP, have been ordered to apologise to Lyudmyla Kozlovska, President of the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF), for a series of “false statements” they disseminated about her and the organisation she leads. This took place during the PiS government’s […]
“This is not the true face of Poland,” said Bartosz Kramek, a Polish civic activist and human rights defender, in response to the assault of two Ukrainian women in Pruszków, Poland. The incident occurred on the night from Saturday to Sunday. A group of individuals attacked the two women. The attackers were armed with baseball […]
The first edition of the Young Polish Diaspora Leaders Academy concluded successfully, engaging young people of Polish descent living abroad in developing leadership skills while strengthening their connection to their Polish heritage. The programme consisted of 10 online sessions held between 24 November and 18 December. A total of 40 participants from 19 countries took […]
Partner: Senate – Polish Diaspora ProgrammeTarget audience: Leaders and fundraising professionals of Polish diaspora organisationsParticipation: A total of 18 individuals registered for the programme; 11 participants attended at least one training session (61.1%), while 5 participants attended all four sessions (27.8%). Training Schedule Training Sessions ODF Project Team 1. Executive Summary Project Objectives and Overview […]
1. Executive Summary Objectives and Programme Overview The Young Polish Diaspora Leaders Academy was designed in response to the need to engage young people of Polish descent living abroad by connecting them with inspiring fellow Poles who have achieved international success across a wide range of professional fields. Within Polish diaspora communities, where young people […]
The holiday season is the time of year when people are most willing to give – and we want you to enter this season with a fundraising campaign that truly delivers results. That’s why we’ve invited some of Poland’s most accomplished crowdfunding experts to lead the Crowdfunding Course for the Polish Diaspora. Among our trainers […]
Planning a Holiday Fundraiser but Not Sure Where to Start? We’ve got the perfect solution for you! Join our Crowdfunding Course for the Polish Diaspora – an intensive, hands-on training programme focused on delivering real results. In just two weeks, you’ll build and launch a crowdfunding campaign that truly works. Why join?Because December is the […]
We regret to inform you that we have been forced to cancel the training course scheduled for 15–18 November. This decision has been made due to unforeseen organisational challenges and an insufficient number of applications, making it impossible to deliver the project in its planned format. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause […]
Would you like to meet successful Poles from around the world and discover how to build your own career path? The Young Polish Diaspora Leaders Academy is for you! The project, funded under the Polish Senate’s 2025 Programme for the Support of the Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad, is aimed at young people of Polish […]
“Artur Deska: A Missionary Whose Calling Was to Serve People” — under this title, memorial book about Artur Deska (1964–2024) was published by the Drohobych-based Koło publishing house. The book commemorates a remarkable Pole who left a lasting and profound mark on the consciousness of many. An intellectual with a generous and noble heart, a […]
We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Open Dialogue Academy – Digital Communication Course for the Polish Diaspora, organised by the Open Dialogue Foundation under the “Senate – Polish Diaspora 2025” programme, funded by the Senate of the Republic of Poland. 📅 Training dates: 15–18 November 2025📍 Location: Warsaw, Poland […]
“Divide and rule” – this old Roman maxim has been well mastered by the Russians. The Kremlin is effectively dividing our society and setting us against Ukraine. How much longer will we stand by and let them do this? For three years, Ukrainians have been pleading with the West to establish a no-fly zone over […]
On Saturday, Ukrainian and Polish activists prepared an unpleasant surprise for Russian diplomats working in Poland. On Ukraine’s National Flag Day, they poured yellow and blue paint along the street in front of the Russian Embassy in Warsaw, symbolising the national colours of Ukraine. ‘Yesterday, Russia celebrated its National Flag Day. However we will not […]
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