About the foundation
The ADRA Polska Foundation is the Polish branch of the international humanitarian organization ADRA operating in over 100 countries around the world. It officially began operating in Poland at the end of 2009. Our goal is to help people in need, through activities in the areas of education, health, organizing sources of income and development and humanitarian aid in areas affected by disasters, as well as support for people in need in Poland.
The main areas of our work include:
Education for children living in poverty in Kenya
ADRA Poland has focused its development efforts on the poorest region of the country – Western Kenya. Here, 18% of children are orphans, and another 15% live under the care of only one parent. Through our distance adoption project, we aim to change the lives of these children by providing them with dignified living conditions. For children without parents, we cover school tuition and provide basic necessities such as accommodation, warm meals, and clothing.
Support for children with albinism in Tanzania
In cooperation with ADRA Tanzania, ADRA Poland has been supporting children affected by albinism for several years through a distance adoption program. The initiative provides safe shelter, food, and access to education for children born with albinism.
Education for underprivileged children in Bangladesh
As part of the distance adoption program, we strive to offer a better life to students of a primary school in the town of Tongi, located 20 km from the densely populated capital of Bangladesh – Dhaka. All of our beneficiaries live in the slums of Ershad Nagar.
Support for migrants in Poland
One of our key initiatives is supporting the independence of foreigners living in Poland. Settling in a new country is a major challenge, especially for children who need help adjusting to a new environment, and for their mothers who guide them through this transition. Our ADRA Foundation Centers offer comprehensive support to help them take their first steps toward a new life. We provide language courses, psychological support, educational assistance for children, as well as career and legal counseling. All of this enables our beneficiaries to find their place in this new reality and to have hope for a safe future in Poland.
Humanitarian aid in various regions of the world
We reach places where help is most urgently needed. Supporting the vulnerable is not only our moral duty, but also an opportunity to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Development of the psychological support platform GiveAndGetHelp.com
GiveAndGetHelp.com is a completely free and anonymous platform for people seeking help and mutual understanding. It is a safe space where individuals can share their problems and receive real support – all anonymously, without the need to reveal their identity or show their face.