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From October 21 to 26, 2024, 60 students from Środa Śląska (Poland), Kamionka Buska (Ukraine), and Saterland (Germany) came together for an engaging week at the International Youth Meeting Center in Krzyżowa. Through language and integration games, tours of Krzyżowa, and self-organized evening activities, they built meaningful connections and got to know one another better.

The program included excursions to Świdnica and the Polish partner town of Środa Śląska. During creative workshops, participants explored elements of folklore from their three countries, designing their own interpretations on bags. Scrapbooking sessions provided an opportunity to craft memory albums using various natural papers and materials.

From October 13 to 19, 2024, Krzyżowa hosted the “Young Leaders” project, organized by the Krzyżowa Foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe with financial support from the German Consulate. The initiative aimed to equip young leaders with essential skills and knowledge to foster effective and empathetic collaboration with youth and children who have experienced displacement, migration, or refugee status.

Key Objectives

The project focused on developing leadership competencies, gaining international experience, and acquiring practical knowledge in psychological and social support. Participants had the opportunity to exchange views and build connections with peers from various countries who shared similar life challenges. The program emphasized resilience, creativity, and nurturing self-confidence, empathy, and hope.

 

Thanks to funding from the National Freedom Institute, the Krzyżowa Foundation is currently carrying out a complete replacement of the electrical installations at the House on the Hill.

The scope of work includes construction-related tasks (such as new installations and chases for electrical systems) and electrical work, new power supply cables with outlets, an anti-burglary system, monitoring, telecommunication networks, and antenna installations.

Funding amount: 250,000 PLN

Total project value: 250,000 PLN

On October 25, Połczyn-Zdrój will host a series of events dedicated to commemorating stolen children, victims of forced Germanization. The program includes an international debate, educational workshops, meetings with witnesses of history, and the unveiling of an educational multimedia display. The display will be placed near the monument honoring the victims of forced Germanization conducted at the Lebensborn center, which operated in Połczyn-Zdrój until the end of World War II.

One of the invited guests is Dr. Tomasz Skonieczny, Deputy Head of the European Academy of the Krzyżowa Foundation. He will participate in the debate and lead special workshops for teachers and school youth.

About the Foundation

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Krzyżowa Foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe

Krzyżowa 7, 58-112 Grodziszcze, Poland

phone: +48 74 85 00 300

fax: +48 74 85 00 305

e-mail: sekretariat@krzyzowa.pl

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