On Friday, 6 May, the Foundation was visited by special guests. Federal, European and Regional Development Minister Birgit Honé and Lower Saxony Minister of Culture Grant Hendrik Tonne came to Krzyżowa accompanied by the German Consul General in Wrocław, Hans Jörg Neumann. The visit was connected with a tour through Lower Silesia by representatives of the Lower Saxony government on 5 and 6 May.
Managing Directors Dorota Krajdocha and Dr. Robert Żurek, accompanied by representatives of the Foundation's team, showed the guests around the building and presented the history of the place as well as the current activities of the Krzyżowa Foundation. An important aspect of the discussions held during the visit was the challenges currently facing Europe and the possibilities for closer cooperation between the Foundation and Lower Saxony.
Read more: Visit of government ministers of Lower Saxony and the German Consul General - Krzyżowa, 6.05.2022
Usually we welcome volunteers to Krzyżowa only in autumn. This year, new people also came to us in April. Three new fantastic colleagues have been with us at the Foundation for several weeks: Keti, Nastya, who are volunteers, and Claudia - an intern.
Where do they come from, how did they get to Krzyżowa and what are their first impressions - you can read about it in short self-presentations.
We are very happy that our new friends are already with us and we wish them creative, interesting and full of good emotions during their time in Krzyżowa!
Read more: New volunteers and an intern in Krzyżowa
Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends,
For over a month, our neighbours, friends, colleagues and co-workers in Ukraine have been experiencing violence and terror. The war that has been unleashed by Russia is forcing citizens of a free country to leave their homes and loved ones and seek refuge in other countries. The number of victims is increasing every day, as well as the brutality and inhumanity of the aggressor's actions.
This year's Easter is a particularly difficult time. The wishes we make at home, for the first time in a long time, will speak of peace, security and the end of war. Especially on this festive occasion, while spending it with our loved ones, let us gather enough strength and hope not to give in to fear and doubt. Let us be a support to those who need us so much at this time.
We wish you a peaceful, healthy and hopeful Easter!
Read more: Happy Easter 2022!
The number of people from Ukraine who have found shelter in Krzyżowa is still close to 100. Some of our guests have been with us from the very beginning, since we opened our centre for refugees, and others are with us for a shorter time - they rest and then continue their journey. However, they are quickly replaced by others in need.
Our guests are becoming more and more familiar with our place and have taken over some of the tasks of guiding the new refugees and presenting the opportunities they have while living in Krzyżowa.
Our team continues to provide families with the most necessary goods and organise activities for children and adults. During the day, we continue with workshops for the youngest and older children, as well as Polish language classes for adults. We have also just launched a carpentry workshop for children, which will be run by Tomasz Rosiński, a sculptor befriended with the Foundation. We also continue to help families with health care issues.
Read more: Krzyżowa for Ukraine. Another week of activities behind us - 18.03.2022
