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The National Respite Tourism Network was established in 2022 and brings together individuals and entities from across Poland involved in social tourism and those responsible for implementing and implementing various forms of respite care for people with disabilities and their families. The network, initiated by non-governmental organizations, is cross-sectoral and invites NGOs, public entities, and private entities to collaborate.
The network's primary goal is to develop respite services in the tourism sector by increasing access to active forms of respite care, building awareness of the need to develop respite tourism offerings, and increasing access to such services for a broad range of social groups. The network aims to strengthen individuals and entities operating in this field through the exchange of experiences, initiating collaboration, and active dialogue within and outside the network. We invite you to advocate on issues we collectively consider crucial for the development of active forms of respite care in Poland.
We achieve our goals by:
Basic information:
The Network's activities are financed by the National Institute of Freedom – Centre for the Development of Civil Society as part of the Government Programme for the Development of Civic Organisations for 2018-2030 PROO.
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The Program Managing Authority is the National Institute of Freedom – Centre for the Development of Civil Society.
Task title: National Respite Tourism Network – together we develop social tourism!
Implementation period: 01.03.2023-31.12.2025
Project value: 353,000.00 PLN
Brief description of the project:
The project focuses on developing tourism for people with disabilities and their families, as well as respite care activities. The following activities will be implemented as part of the project:
Participation in the network is voluntary. Network meetings are held several times a year, either in person or online. They serve to present the most interesting practices, initiate collaborations, discuss current topics, and plan joint advocacy activities. The network also organizes study tours, which visit locations hosting interesting initiatives related to tourism and active respite care for people with disabilities.
