Barka's School of Poland

Summary

The School combines social support with professional activities and vocational training.

More Information About this Project

Project Needs and Beneficiaries

In the midst of a new free-market economy, there is a big demand for highly trained and educated individuals to compete in the new work environment. The majority of individuals that find themselves on the street have only basic schooling and professional education that is not adequate to the new reality. Consequently, the main problem these individuals fight against is the lack of skills and understanding of the new free-market economy and democracy now present in Poland.

Activities

Alternative professional training and education are needed for homeless families, children, teenagers and single men and women. The Barka School is carrying out programs and activities with this mission, professional development as its theme.

Funding Information

This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.

Funding Policy: partial (Retired)

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

Resources

Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

Many homeless people will learn the skills necessary to bring themselves out of poverty.

Project Message

We are committed to encouraging needy people to face socioeconomic problems, offering them the necessary socio-educational infrastructure & promoting initiatives which lead to lasting solutions.
- Barbara Sadowska, Director

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Barbara Sadowska,
Director
Ul. Sw. Wincentego 6/9
Poznan, Wielkopolska Region 61-003
Poland
0048 61 8772265
Email:

Project Sponsor

Ashoka Innovators for the Public

Organization

Barka-Kofoed School
Ul. Sw. Wincentego 6/9
Poznan, Wielkopolska Region 61-003
Poland
0048 61 8772265
http://www.barka.org.pl

Learn more about Barka-Kofoed School and the project team.



Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in Poland and can also be found under Human Rights.

For more information about Poland, read the Human Development Report on Poland or the Wikipedia entry for Poland.

When this Project was Updated

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on July 14, 2003.