From September, the Krzyżowa Foundation starts implementing two more projects, for which it obtained funds from the European Union and the state budget under the Regional Operational Program of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship for 2014-2020. The value of both projects is nearly PLN 6 million. The aim of the projects is to increase the employability of vocational education students and to increase the competences and qualifications of teachers of practical vocational training. About 500 participants will take part in the projects.
Tym razem będą one skierowane do uczniów i kadry nauczycielskiej Zespołu Szkół Technicznych w Kłodzku (project "Professionals on the local labor market" ) and to four schools in Wałbrzych (project "Development of professional competences and qualifications of students of Wałbrzych schools". The project partners are: Powiat Kłodzki, Gmina Wałbrzych and the Foundation for European Education.
Read more: The Krzyżowa Foundation carries out further projects increasing the level of vocational education...
Behind us is the first turn of the summer camp "Closer to nature", whose leitmotif this year was ecology and environmental knowledge to explain to young people why and how to protect them. Two groups of children and young people spent a week of intensive workshops and games in Krzyżowa. The younger one (7-10 years old) participated in English language learning activities, the older one (11-14 years old) was teaching her artistic skills. All activities aimed at developing young people's interests as well as shaping their personality in the spirit of cooperation and respect for nature. The colonial activities were ensured by an international team of teachers with experience in humanistic and non-formal education.
Read more: Report from the first turn of the summer camp "Closer to nature" (PHOTOS)
We invite you to Krzyżowa and to visit our historic property. During the holiday season we have prepared a special offer of guided tours in Polish for our guests.
Details of the offer:
What? Guided tours along the Foundation's grounds in Polish (45-60 minutes)
For whom? Group of maximum 6 people (minimum 1 person :))
When? Only on weekends, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Price? 50 PLN for a guided tour from the group
How long do you have to wait for a guide? The guide will be at your disposal within 30 minutes of ordering a guided tour!
Read more: Guided tour at Krzyżowa in Polish! - special summer offer
Anti-Racism in International Youth Work
Recognizing My White Privilege: I Understand That I Will Never Understand. But I Stand.
Charlotte, IYMC Krzyżowa
I understand that I will never understand. That I will never have to hear again and again the question "Where are you from"? That I will never be the only person on a train or bus asked for identification. That I will never be held back and hurt by the blatant systemic racism and everyday racism. That I will never be denied services or work or apartments because of my skin colour. That I will never have to endure struggles and obstacles in life because of my skin colour. I understand that I will never understand, but I stand.
When the pictures of the brutal police operation against George Floyd spread around the world, people began to demonstrate in the streets and the IYMC Krzyżowa was also faced with the question of whether and how we should express ourselves, because anti-racism is a fundamental principle for us: There is no neutrality towards racist and extreme right-wing positions and, quite clearly, the framework of the Convention on Human Rights can not be exceeded.
Read more: Anti-Racism in International Youth Work
