Lech Walesa Institute Foundation (Fundacja Insytutu Lecha Wałęsy)

National Network
Poland
Address

Al. Jerozolimskie 11/19
Warsaw
Poland

Telephone
+48 22 622 22 20
Telephone (other)
+48 22 621 14 92
Fax
+48 22 625 14 14
E-Mail
sekretariat@ilw.org.pl
Website
http://www.walesa.org.pl
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1995
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Research
  4. Youth and education
General Information
The Foundation employs 7 persons on regular post; it is financed through donations; major fields of action are education, science, sustainable development, human rights. The statutory Projects: Records on Lech Walesa’s life and public activity; Poland in the World; The condition of the Republic of Poland; the Program of Sustainable Development and Education of Young People’ Lech Walesa’s Grant Fund. The Foundation works with different institutions and firms depending on particular program.
Mission and Objectives

To protect the national heritage, the tradition of independence and Solidarity; to record the life and activity of Lech Walesa; to carry out research and studies in the most recent history of Poland; to promote a positive image of Poland and the Poles abroad; to advocate clear and transparent rules in politics and public activity; to promote dialogue between different cultures and religions.

Main Projects / Activities

The Foundation initiates and participates in programs that promote the values enshrined in its statute. This continuing work is divided among the active programs that, though different in scope, character, methods, place of implementing, recipient and durance, they are launched for the common good of the public. Among them, Lech Walesa Library; Goetz-Okocimski Academy in Brzesko; Lech Walesa Grant Found; Poland in the World; the Sustainable Development and Education of Young People.

Contact (1) Full Name
Agnieszka Gr?tkiewicz
Head of the organisation
Piotr Gulczy?ski
Contact (2) Full Name
Anna S?d?akowska