Fundacja "Potrafie- Pomagam!"

National Network
Poland
Address

ul. Dąbrówki 48/3
65-069 Zielona Góra

Zielona Góra
Poland

Telephone
604122920
E-Mail
fundacja@potrafiepomagam.pl
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
"Potrafię - Pomagam" [“I can – I help”] foundation was established in 2010 on the initiative of people who are willing to work for the local community, ecology and human rights. The foundation serves as a platform for all those who have an idea and want to pursue it. Foundation is led by three-person management team which work is overseen by the three members of the Foundation Board. The Volunteers Club operates under the foundation and currently brings together about 20 members. The Foundation is financed through donations, grants and a paid service work. Estimated budget for the year 2013 is 20.000 zlotys [~5.000 Euro]. The Foundation runs educational and informational campaigns focusing on ecology and human rights. Our activities include organization of workshops, happenings, festivals and events. Our main partners are local and national NGOs.
Mission and Objectives

• Initiating and supporting solutions in various areas of social life, especially in protection of the human rights and freedoms, protection of family life and social prevention.
• Developing and supporting attitudes aimed at active cooperation in the development of civil society.
• Developing rules of cooperation with government agencies, local governments, non-governmental organizations and other legal entities in the field of social prevention.
• Humanitarian aid and social assistance, including help to families and individuals in difficult situation, and equal opportunities for those families and individuals.
• Preventing social exclusion and providing support for organizations and institutions dealing with social exclusion.
• Promoting the idea of volunteering.
• Helping the families to overcome the situations that can lead to their breakdown.
• Integrating families and promoting the idea of multigenerational family.
• Promoting tolerance, solidarity, pro-ecological attitudes and animal rights.

Main Projects / Activities

In 2011, the foundation implemented the "European Year of Volunteering in Lubuskie province" by organizing open workshops and outdoor events focused on the promotion of volunteering.
The Foundation is the regional operator of the Zakretki.info campaign – we coordinate the collection of plastic bottle caps in Lubuskie province. Income from the sale is used to purchase rehabilitation equipment for children. We organize ecological workshops, and once a year a joint caps segregation as a part of the campaign.
In 2012, the Foundation carried out the “„Zielona” Góra“ project, as a part of which during three days we organized a multiple events and ecological workshops.
The Foundation also coordinates used batteries collection program as part of the "Eco Valentine's Day."
Our volunteers designed and built cat pens in Zielona Góra Animal Shelter.
In 2012, we organized an educational campaign for dog owners where we emphasized their duty to clean up after their pets. The campaign was organized for Nowita Housing Association.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We guarantee a full technical assistance on ALF campaigns organized in Lubuskie province. Our Volunteers (people between the ages of 14 and 70) are willing to engage in various activities focused on human rights protection. In 2013, we will once again organize an educational campaign called “Zielona Góra Days”. It’s main goal is to provide our residents with knowledge and skills to effectively protect human rights and environment. The campaign can be organized as a part of ALF Network activities.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Joining the ALF Network will create a chance for the foundation and its volunteers to fully develop, to gain the knowledge, skills and know-how necessary to work towards the human rights protection and promotion of multiculturalism

Contact (1) Full Name
Karolina Skoczylas