The publication you are reading collects the experience of the Polish Migration Forum Foundation and the Association of Creative Initiatives „ę” from the joint project „Poland for beginners and advanced”.
When we started our project in 2020, the reality and presence of migrants in Poland looked very different. PFM has worked with migrants for years, and „ę” has worked with seniors. Inspired by experiences from abroad, we thought to combine these two environments.
The success of the project based on building relationships through conversation exceeded our expectations.
It turned out that these two groups can give each other a lot – not only skills and knowledge, but also friendship and support. After the outbreak of war in Ukraine, activities creating conditions for integration became even more important. This publication is directed to community workers, cultural organizers, educators, and employees of public institutions and NGOs, as well as to informal groups.
We believe our experiences will help others. We plan to develop a model of our operation – those interested in similar solutions are invited to contact the Polish Migration Forum Foundation and the Association of Creative Initiatives „ę”.
