Today we have a reason for great joy and celebration, because Fundacja Ładne Historie turns 7!
Time has flown by since 2016 in the blink of an eye, and it's all thanks to you – the incredible people with whom and for whom we can create beautiful stories! We're celebrating our birthday in high spirits, looking to the future with the conviction that many exciting moments, inspiring meetings, and valuable initiatives await us!
We would like to thank you, our incredible friends, for being with us every step of our extraordinary journey. Thanks to you, we can fulfill our dreams and create beautiful stories! Thank you for every smile, support, and for being a part of this wonderful story. May the coming years be even more filled with joy, energy, and beautiful memories! We eagerly await what the future holds. Together, we can achieve anything! We hope that these seven will be exceptionally kind to us!
A lot has changed over the past seven years, but the most important facts remain the same: our hearts are in Lower Silesia – this is where we operate, develop our organization and strengthen the community around it. You can meet us in Świdnica every day (including in the backyards and at the skatepark as part of Summer in the backyard and in intergenerational activities together with the Intercultural University of the Third Age), in Wrocław Grunwaldzki Square ABOVE ALL, in the mountains that we traverse with enthusiasts The mountains connect us. We are also increasingly active at the national level – for example in the organization we established National Respite Tourism Network. We can't wait to see all the amazing projects that are still ahead!
Thanks are also due to the entire permanent team of the Foundation, which already numbers 17 energetic and ready-to-work people!
Program Council
From a small, activist-driven NGO, we have transformed into a foundation that continues to grow year after year. We listen to you because you inspire us to change. We are evolving our activities to meet your needs, strengthening our team's skills, and exploring new ways to reach new groups.
Joining us is the Foundation's Program Council, whose composition we've refreshed this year, reflecting the changes in our organization! The Council's role is to provide substantive support to our team in achieving our goals (approving reports, reviewing our annual plans, and providing guidance on how to better meet your needs). The experience, knowledge, and expertise of our Councilors are invaluable; we've been working together on many different projects for a long time, so it's time for official announcements.
- Anna Bieliz – animator, educator, and cultural manager, graduate of sociology, art history, cultural studies, and communication design at the University of Wrocław. Main coordinator of the program Microgrants in Wrocław Institute of Culture and program director of the City and Architecture Film Festival MIASMOvie. Since 2014, he has been co-creating Wrocławska Fundacja Filmowa. Involved in numerous local social projects of an animating, educational, and cultural nature, she is a supporter of "neighborhood Wrocław" and open to all types of cross-sectoral collaboration.
- Bartek Lis – sociologist and social researcher, cultural animator and educator, author of numerous publications. Collaborator since 2012 Society of Creative Initiatives "ę"„ as a researcher, evaluator and trainer. In the years 2012-2017, curator of social projects in Wrocław Contemporary Museum, originator and implementer of ZAMEK Cultural Center in Poznań numerous educational series. His work focuses on topics such as civic education, audience development, the topics of "invisible disabilities," "senior dependency," the use of art in education and social practice, and making cultural institutions accessible to people with disabilities.
- Justyna Mańkowska – a journalist by profession, a graduate of the University of Wrocław. The originator, initiator, and president of Katarynka Foundation. Creator of audio description for film and theater. Initiator of the "Wrocław Culture and Event Accessibility Standards." Member of the Social Council at the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights in Wrocław. She animates and networks cultural institutions in the area of accessibility, consults on their activities and programs. Author of accessibility guides and expert opinions. Provides training in accessibility, serving audiences with disabilities, and audio description.
- Magdalena Okniańska – She graduated with a degree in Law from the University of Wrocław, completed postgraduate studies in "Managerial Management of EU Projects" at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology, and completed postgraduate studies at the International University of Logistics and Transport "New Public Management." In 2015, she graduated from the Polish-English Youth Trainers' School. Since 2011, she has been the Head of the Municipal Center for Supporting Non-Governmental Organizations at the Świdnica City Hall. She collaborates with institutions and companies implementing projects financed from public and EU funds as a trainer, mentor, promotion, recruitment, and dissemination specialist, coordinator, and manager.
With Councilors like these, there is nothing but growth and new challenges to be had! Thanks for being with us!
The full composition of the foundation can be found on the website: dev.ladnehistorie.pl/fundacja
If you like what we do and want to support our activities, we strongly encourage you to donate through our virtual piggy bank: dev.ladnehistorie.pl/wesprzyj-nas/
