They went to help the Ukrainians. Now they tell us what they saw. “The world has to know that”

They went to help the Ukrainians. Now they tell us what they saw. “The world has to know that”

26.10.2022

Natalia Melnychenko, Łukasz Krencik and Tomasz Mysłek from the Open Dialogue Foundation went to Ukraine with humanitarian aid. In 9 days they travelled nearly 4,200 km. They were, among others, in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Vinnytsia and Kupiansk. They talked to the civilians and Ukrainian soldiers they brought the drones to. They could have talked to the […]

This is no longer just a house near Warsaw. Additional locations for mothers from Ukraine are being opened. “We are seeing a massive influx of people”.

This is no longer just a house near Warsaw. Additional locations for mothers from Ukraine are being opened. “We are seeing a massive influx of people”.

25.10.2022

The Open Dialogue Foundation continues to develop the “DomMam” project for Ukrainian refugee women. In addition to the house near Warsaw, the organisation has created three new locations – this time apartments in the capital itself. “Seeing what is happening in Ukraine, watching further attacks on Ukrainian cities, I am once again convinced that help […]

‘I will come to Poland again when the war is over’ — an interview with a former resident of the Home for Independent Mothers

‘I will come to Poland again when the war is over’ — an interview with a former resident of the Home for Independent Mothers

15.10.2022

During ODF’s humanitarian mission to Ukraine in early October, we visited a number of cities in eastern and southern Ukraine, where we delivered in-kind aid to civilians living in cities newly liberated from Russian occupation. The route from the Donetsk region to Mykolaiv led through Kryvyi Rih, the town where a former resident of the […]

What’s new at the Homes for Independent Mums?

What’s new at the Homes for Independent Mums?

19.09.2022

The Home for Independent Mums at Al. Jerozolimskie in Warsaw In August, two months before her due date, Yana was born. Her mother is already at home with her two other children and goes to the hospital twice a day with milk for her premature baby girl. Yana will be discharged from the hospital in […]

Our help for Ukraine. Summary for the period 24.02-17.09.2022

Our help for Ukraine. Summary for the period 24.02-17.09.2022

18.09.2022

Since 24 February 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, we have been doing everything to support our friends and neighbours. Thanks to your support our aid has included, among others, 59 transports with which we have delivered 71,109 pieces of protective and life- saving equipment!

Stories flowing with tears. Tales of refugees from Ukraine

Stories flowing with tears. Tales of refugees from Ukraine

12.09.2022

Volunteers and staff from the Open Dialogue Foundation meet dozens of people every day who are fleeing the hell of war and their stories. The war in Ukraine continues, and in search of shelter, safety and a chance of survival for themselves and their loved ones, our guests decide to embark on a gruelling and dangerous journey of several days, under a hail of bullets, with numerous roadblocks by the occupying forces along the way, where any such situation could become tragic in its consequences. There are almost always tears at the end of this journey, and they are triggered by all kinds of emotions

A day in the life of volunteers – next chapter

A day in the life of volunteers – next chapter

03.08.2022

We recently published a post by an ODF volunteer from a day spent helping Ukrainian refugees. This time, we bring you the notes of our foundation colleague Agata Dziopa, creator of the Homes for Independent Mums from Ukraine and coordinator of the project co-implemented with AirBnb.

A fundraising for Ukrainian drone operators is underway. “It’s the first time I’ve ever asked for it”

A fundraising for Ukrainian drone operators is underway. “It’s the first time I’ve ever asked for it”

16.07.2022

The Open Dialogue Foundation, at the request of Onet’s correspondent in Ukraine Marcin Wyrwał, is running a fundraising to buy a pickup truck for Ukrainian drone operators. The entire amount for the vehicle has already been raised, but the fundraising is still ongoing to be able to fund a drone and other necessary equipment for the battalion from near Slovyansk in the Donbass.

A day in the life of an ODF volunteer. “Five minutes of sleep, plenty of satisfaction and memories”

A day in the life of an ODF volunteer. “Five minutes of sleep, plenty of satisfaction and memories”

04.07.2022

If you wonder what the work of an ODF volunteer supporting refugees looks like, you should read this post by our foundation colleague Dominik Berlinski, who, in addition to his duties as coordinator, selflessly helps others after his working hours.

“If they don’t like you, they will treat you like meat” – it is how Mariupol refugees see filtration camps

“If they don’t like you, they will treat you like meat” – it is how Mariupol refugees see filtration camps

03.07.2022

People from Mariupol are heading to Poland via Russia, Belarus or Estonia, and then further to the West. The further the better. Away from the stench of corpses in the city. To escape from months spent in the cellar and the horror of bombing. And away from the house where an 8-year-old child was burnt […]

Start refugees.fairbnb.coop. A safe platform supports people in refugee crises

Start refugees.fairbnb.coop. A safe platform supports people in refugee crises

22.06.2022

Fairbnb.coop, in partnership with Spółdzielnia PLZ and CoopTech Hub, is launching refugees.fairbnb.coop. This is a portal that easily connects people seeking shelter with hosts ready to welcome others into their homes. An important advantage of the service is its focus on safety – both for refugees and hosts. The platform allows for the verification of […]

Joining forces with Airbnb to support Ukrainian refugees

Joining forces with Airbnb to support Ukrainian refugees

22.06.2022

We are proud to be among the few organisations in Poland awarded an Airbnb grant to house refugees from Ukraine. In just six weeks since the beginning of this cooperation, we have already managed to cover one-month accommodation costs for more than 130 refugees. The grant was awarded to us as part of the refugees.fairbnb.coop […]

Humanitarian aid for Ukraine. Summary for the period 24.02-13.06

Humanitarian aid for Ukraine. Summary for the period 24.02-13.06

17.06.2022

It’s been over 3 months since we launched our Ukraine support campaign, helping both those who had to leave their homes and those who stayed to fight. Check out what we’ve accomplished so far thanks to your generosity! In 3 months we’ve delivered 57 848 pieces of protective equipment to Ukraine, including:– 5448 bulletproof vests […]

Humanitarian aid for Ukraine: “It is a nightmare. Sometimes everything gets trafficked”

Humanitarian aid for Ukraine: “It is a nightmare. Sometimes everything gets trafficked”

12.06.2022

Some of the “aid supplies” in Ukraine is being stolen – traffickers are selling the goods straight from buses, on markets, in shops, even in supermarkets. Dishonest bureaucrats, activists, businessmen, customs officials, military officers are making a fortune out of this practice. And the crooks who spotted the opportunity. Ukraine has tightened their law to […]

Marika as a refugee from Ukraine. The singer supports the #DomMam campaign [VIDEO]

Marika as a refugee from Ukraine. The singer supports the #DomMam campaign [VIDEO]

07.06.2022

The Open Dialogue Foundation is raising money to maintain and expand the Home for Independent Mums from Ukraine. Marta Kosakowska (Marika) joined the initiative, appearing in one of the spots along with other well-known women from the Polish show business. Marika took part in the #DomMam campaign. The aim of the project is to raise […]

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