Eko Idea Association

Eko Idea Association Eko Idea Kuznicza 49-55 Wroclaw, 50-137 Poland +4871 375 28 26 http://www.idea.eco.pl

Mission

Growing consumption damages the natural environment and – paradoxically – causes a decline in people's living standards. Love, conversation and curiosity about the world are all reduced to watching TV shows, surfing the Internet and gratifying the stomach. We give young people a chance to protest and reverse this trend. This is not a protest which ends in bitter disappointment or a feeling of hopelessness. It is sure to bring about positive changes.

Programs

Earth-friendly business – a campaign aimed at reducing the adverse environmental impact of companies and to help students learn about the working world. More or better – a series of educational movies. Conscientious shopping – a system of information available in stores about environmentally-friendly products. Green teaching – a set of lesson plans for teaching on the social and cultural contexts of ecology. Harmful and beneficial advertising – a series of campaigns related to advertising

Personnel Overview

Jacek Schindler - President
Jacek has used his experience as a teacher to develop his technique of educating the public about the environment. He has taught at Wroclaw University and has worked with several other environmental organizations. In addition to his work with the environment, he is the father of two children and enjoys swimming and hiking

Justyna Jedrzejewska - Project manager
I have worked for Eko Idea for 3 years. First as a volunteer and now as a full time member of staff. My role is to carry out and assess projects as well as develop educational materials that teach children to make their own choices and consciously shape their lives. I'm happy that the materials encourage children to change their life and surroundings for the better.

Awomir Ortyl - Communications person
I have been working with children in the National Museum, Wrocaw, for 4 years now. The experience I gained there helps me in my role as a project manager for Eko Idea. I'm fascinated with the world of children's imagination. I hope that our games will make their lives equally beautiful.

Personnel Statistics

Jacek Schindler,
President
Founded in 1994
Employees: 4
Volunteers: 80

Financial Statistics

Budget (2006): $ 50,250
Overhead: 15 %
Other funding sources: City councils, Local Regional and National Founds For Environmental Protection and Water Management
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