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| formation = {{start date and age|2003|11|30|df=y}}
| motto = „It takes a village to raise a child.”
| type = [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]], [[nonprofit organization|non-profit]] (NPO)
| formation = November 30th 2003
| type = [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]], [[nonprofit organization|non-profit]] (NPO)
| status = [[public benefit organization|public benefit status]] (OPP)
| purpose = children's care (day&night), education, therapy, sport
| status = [[public benefit organization|public benefit status]] (OPP)
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| headquarters = 42 Długa St. [[Kraków]], [[Polska]], [[European Union|EU]]
| purpose = help for children
| services = daytime centres, orphanages, sport centres (Com-Com Zone), senior's support
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| headquarters = 42 Długa St. [[Kraków]], [[Polska]], [[European Union|EU]]
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| language = Polish
| services = education, sport, therapy
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| language = Polish
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| leader_title = President
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| board_of_directors = Ms. Irena Kruczek, Ms. Anna Litwora, Ms. Marta Syrda, Mr. Mariusz Hornowski
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| leader_name = Rev. Andrzej Augustyński CM
| main_organ = executive board
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| board_of_directors = Ms. Irena Kruczek, Ms. Anna Litwora, Ms. Marta Syrda, Mr. Mariusz Hornowski
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| budget = € 7mln yearly (2019)
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| formerly = „U Siemachy”
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| budget = € 7mln yearly
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| name = Siemacha Association
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| formerly = „U Siemachy”
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| founder = Rev. Andrzej Augustyński CM
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| name = Siemacha Association
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| founding_location = [[Kraków]]
| founder = Rev. Andrzej Augustyński CM
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| named_after = Rev. Kazimierz Siemaszko CM (Siemacha)
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| founding_location = [[Kraków]]
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| staff = 265 employees: educators, coaches, therapists
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| named_after = Rev. Kazimierz Siemaszko CM (Siemacha)
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| website = www.smhassociation.eu
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| staff = 265 employees: educators, coaches, therapists
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| native_name = Stowarzyszenie Siemacha
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'''Siemacha Association'''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://ungc.org.pl/baza-firm-i-instytucji/siemacha-association/|title=SIEMACHA Association - Global Compact Network Poland|date=2016-12-15|work=Global Compact Network Poland|access-date=2018-09-02|language=pl-PL}}</ref> (Stowarzyszenie Siemacha) - a Polish membership-based [[non-profit organisation]] founded in November 2003 in [[Kraków]] in order to establish an [[Institution|institutional]] framework for specialised [[Child care|day-care]] facilities operating in Kraków since October 1993 under the name: Dzienne Ośrodki Socjoterapii "U Siemachy" (Day-care socio-therapeutic facilities "At Siemacha's" ).
'''Siemacha Association'''<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://ungc.org.pl/baza-firm-i-instytucji/siemacha-association/|title=SIEMACHA Association - Global Compact Network Poland|date=2016-12-15|work=Global Compact Network Poland|access-date=2018-09-02|language=pl-PL}}</ref> (Stowarzyszenie Siemacha) is a Polish membership-based [[non-profit organization]] founded in November 2003 in [[Kraków]] in order to establish an [[institution]]al framework for specialised [[Child care|day-care]] facilities operating in Kraków since October 1993 under the name: Dzienne Ośrodki Socjoterapii "U Siemachy" (Day-care socio-therapeutic facilities "At Siemacha's" ).
The educational model stressed the significance of [[Social peer-to-peer processes|peer-to-peer]] relationships in the process of [[Socialization|socialisation]] and building trust. The facilities had a set day schedule, numerous workshops and studios, planned subject-oriented classes and a team of carefully selected educators.
The educational model stressed the significance of [[Social peer-to-peer processes|peer-to-peer]] relationships in the process of [[Socialization|socialisation]] and building trust. The facilities had a set day schedule, numerous workshops and studios, planned subject-oriented classes and a team of professional educators.


== Heritage ==
== Heritage ==
Activities of the Association were organised in the historic house by the name of Rev. [[Kazimierz Siemaszko]] [[Congregation of the Mission|CM]] who in [[1886]] used the support of the [[Diet of Galicia and Lodomeria]] in [[Lwów]], the local authorities in Kraków as well as private donors to buy a building on 38 [[Długa]] St. (currently 42 Długa St.) because of spreading poverty and demoralization. He used it to establish "a place of shelter and voluntary work for poor abandoned boys". After his death in 1904 it was renamed as Zakład Wychowawczy im. ks. Siemaszki (Educational Facility by the name of Rev. Siemaszko). It operated until 1954 when it was taken over by the communist authorities. The last director was Mons. [[Albin Małysiak]], who later became the auxiliary bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kraków|Archdiocese of Kraków]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://smhassociation.eu/who-we-are/identity|title=SMH Association • Identity|website=smhassociation.eu|language=en|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref>.
Activities of the Association were organised in Father Kazimierz Siemaszko [[Congregation of the Mission|CM]] Educational Institution's building on 38 Długa St. (currently 42 Długa St.), [[Kraków]], [[Poland]]. Because of spreading poverty and demoralization, in 1886, he used it to establish "a place of shelter and voluntary work for poor abandoned boys". After his death in 1904, it was renamed as Zakład Wychowawczy im. ks. Siemaszki (Father Siemaszko Educational Institution). It operated until 1954 when it was taken over by the communist authorities. The last director was Mons. [[Albin Małysiak]], who later became the auxiliary bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kraków|Archdiocese of Kraków]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://smhassociation.eu/who-we-are/identity|title=SMH Association • Identity|website=smhassociation.eu|language=en|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> After almost 40 years, the building that was used as a [[Child protection|child welfare]] facility until 1991, was given back to its rightful owners. After all the necessary preparations, on the 2nd of October 1993 cardinal [[Franciszek Macharski]] celebrated the opening of the new facility for schoolgirls and schoolboys in need. It was a day-care facility offering [[After-school activity|after-school educational and creative activities]], psychological support, meals and group excursions.

After almost 40 years, the building that was used as a [[Child protection|child welfare]] facility until 1991 was given back to its rightful owners. Rev. [[Andrzej Augustyński]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ashoka.org/en/fellow/andrzej-augustynski|title=Andrzej Augustynski|work=Ashoka {{!}} Everyone a Changemaker|access-date=2018-09-02|language=en}}</ref> conducted necessary preparations, in particular he arranged workshop rooms, organised the admission process and acquired employees and on the 2nd of October 1993 cardinal [[Franciszek Macharski]] celebrated the opening of the new facility for schoolgirls and schoolboys in need. It was a day-care facility offering [[After-school activity|after-school educational and creative activities]], psychological support, meals and group excursions. Cardinal Franciszek Macharski left a mark on the history of the Association as a patron, mentor, defender, friend and the first honorary member.


== Services ==
== Services ==
The Association was established in November 2003 in Kraków and it was registered in May 2004. It received the status of a [[public benefit organization]] in September 2004. On registering the Association, the building on 42 Długa St. became its seat and underwent broad revitalisation. All workshops, offices and administration rooms were modernised. A new auditorium was added in 2008 meant for organising events, meetings and daily activities for children. The Siemacha Association focuses on operating day-care facilities, orphanages, modern sports facilities as well as counselling and therapy facilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://smhassociation.eu/|title=SMH Association|website=smhassociation.eu|language=en|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> The Association conducts long-term [[public services]] commissioned by local authorities. It acquires funds from sponsors, uses donations from 1% of income tax and runs its own business activity. The organisation pays great attention to the quality of its services.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gsJUDwAAQBAJ&q=siemacha+association&pg=PA118|title=Thinking seriously about youth work: And how to prepare people to do it|last1=Schild|first1=Hanjo|last2=Connolly|first2=Nuala|last3=Labadie|first3=Francine|last4=Vanhee|first4=Jan|last5=Williamson|first5=Howard|date=2017-11-13|publisher=Council of Europe|isbn=9789287185471|language=en}}</ref> Siemacha facilities are operating as a consistent system offering multi-dimensional support to children and their families.<ref>{{Citation|last=Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA|title=Chris Lowney dla SIEMACHY|date=2014-06-05|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUxr3si4wP0|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> The Association sees opportunities in the growing demand for professional [[social services]], the popularisation of the concept of [[social entrepreneurship]] and [[corporate social responsibility]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Ashoka Polska|title=MOOC: Building the culture of social innovations {{!}} Module 2: Social innovations in practice Siemacha|date=2018-06-14|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mMnewIoDRQ|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.executive-club.com.pl/responsible-business-awards-ceremony/|title=Corporate social responsibility was rewarded for the third time on December 8 in the Łochów Palace and Folwark. During the "Responsible Business Awards" ceremony we honored companies whose achievements in terms of prosocial activity and CSR were truly exceptional.|website=www.executive-club.com.pl|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> The organization combines a variety of facilities for children into one organism with a diversified offer.<ref>{{Citation|last=Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA|title=Wilfried Lemke visits SIEMACHA Association|date=2014-10-25|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCOx3K1C3zw|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> The Association is [[apolitical]]. The Association's strategic partners are the Fundacja Demos (Demos Foundation) and the [[PKO Bank Polski]] Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.raportroczny2014.pkobp.pl/pkobppl-en/strategy-and-growth/charity-activities-pko-bank-polski-sas-foundation|title=Charity activities of the PKO Bank Polski SA's Foundation {{!}} Annual Report 2014|website=www.raportroczny2014.pkobp.pl|language=en|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> The Association collaborates with [[Local government|local authorities]] - it performs [[social services]] and organises events, participates in promotional activities and exchange of experience.
The Association was established in November 2003 in Kraków and it was registered in May 2004. It received the status of a [[public benefit organization]] in September 2004. On registering the Association, the building on 42 Długa St. became its seat and underwent broad revitalisation. All workshops, offices and administration rooms were modernised. A new auditorium was added in 2008 meant for organising events, meetings and daily activities for children. The auditorium was built with substantial financial support from: Adam Placek, Stanisław Łukasik, senator [[Krzysztof Kozłowski]], Zbigniew Engel, John Czaplinski.


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== Innovations ==
The Siemacha Association focuses on operating day-care facilities, orphanages, modern sports facilities as well as counselling and therapy facilities<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://smhassociation.eu/|title=SMH Association|website=smhassociation.eu|language=en|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref>. The Association conducts long-term [[public services]] commissioned by local authorities. It acquires funds from sponsors, uses donations from 1% of income tax and runs its own business activity. The organisation pays great attention to the quality of its services<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.pl/books?id=gsJUDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA118&lpg=PA118&dq=siemacha+association&source=bl&ots=zbYD0fk0H4&sig=PwjuO42LYaMJAx3y-k5l8VCJlGc&hl=pl&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjj44DZpp3dAhVFCCwKHQy0Ako4FBDoATAEegQIBRAB#v=onepage&q=siemacha%20association&f=false|title=Thinking seriously about youth work: And how to prepare people to do it|last=Schild|first=Hanjo|last2=Connolly|first2=Nuala|last3=Labadie|first3=Francine|last4=Vanhee|first4=Jan|last5=Williamson|first5=Howard|date=2017-11-13|publisher=Council of Europe|isbn=9789287185471|language=en}}</ref>. Siemacha facilities are operating as a consistent system offering multi-dimensional support to children and their families<ref>{{Citation|last=Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA|title=Chris Lowney dla SIEMACHY|date=2014-06-05|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUxr3si4wP0&feature=youtu.be|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref>.
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Collaboration with [[shopping mall]] owners results in establishing modern youth facilities located at the malls or in their vicinity. The first facility of that kind was opened in November 2010 by Gemini Park Tarnów<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.warsawvoice.pl/WVpage/pages/article.php/22772/article|title=The Warsaw Voice|website=www.warsawvoice.pl|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rafalsonik.pl/en/philanthropist/siemacha/|title=Siemacha - Rafał Sonik|last=o.o.|first=YC Sp. z|website=rafalsonik.pl|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> and later on in other locations: [[Kraków]], [[Kielce]], [[Rzeszów]], [[Wrocław]]. Since September 2014, the Association has been running an [[orphanage]], [[Child care|a day-care facility]], a holiday facility, sports facility and an equestrian sports centre in [[Odporyszów]] nearby [[Tarnów]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.flipsnack.com/SIEMACHA/nowoczesny-dom-dziecka.html|title=Nowoczesny dom dziecka|last=Flipsnack|work=Flipsnack|access-date=2018-09-02|language=en}}</ref> On the 21st of December 2014, the President of the [[European Council]] - [[Donald Tusk]], officially opened the Siemacha Spot in Odporyszów.

[[File:Siemacha_aula.jpg|thumb|Siemacha Spot at Father Siemaszko House, Kraków|alt=]]
The Association sees opportunities in the growing demand for professional [[social services]], the popularisation of the concept of [[social entrepreneurship]] and [[corporate social responsibility]]<ref>{{Citation|last=Ashoka Polska|title=MOOC: Building the culture of social innovations {{!}} Module 2: Social innovations in practice Siemacha|date=2018-06-14|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mMnewIoDRQ&feature=youtu.be|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.executive-club.com.pl/responsible-business-awards-ceremony/|title=Corporate social responsibility was rewarded for the third time on December 8 in the Łochów Palace and Folwark. During the “Responsible Business Awards” ceremony we honored companies whose achievements in terms of prosocial activity and CSR were truly exceptional.|website=www.executive-club.com.pl|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref>. For effectiveness reasons the organisation combines a variety of facilities for children into one organism with a diversified offer<ref>{{Citation|last=Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA|title=Wilfried Lemke visits SIEMACHA Association|date=2014-10-25|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCOx3K1C3zw&feature=youtu.be|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref>. The Association is [[apolitical]].
[[File:Nestor_Spot.jpg|thumb|Siemacha Spot at Bonarka City Center, Kraków|alt=]]

[[File:Dom_dziecka_w_Odporyszowie.jpg|thumb|Siemacha Spot in Odporyszów|alt=]]
The Association's strategic partners are the Fundacja Demos (Demos Foundation) and the [[PKO Bank Polski]] Foundation<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.raportroczny2014.pkobp.pl/pkobppl-en/strategy-and-growth/charity-activities-pko-bank-polski-sas-foundation|title=Charity activities of the PKO Bank Polski SA’s Foundation {{!}} Annual Report 2014|website=www.raportroczny2014.pkobp.pl|language=en|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref>. The most important organisations supporting the operations of the Association are: [[Tauron Group|Tauron Polska Energia]], Grupa Inter-Bud, [[Toyota Motor|Toyota Motor Poland]], [[Oknoplast|Grupa Oknoplast]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://oknoplast.com/csr/siemacha/|title=SIEMACHA - Oknoplast|work=Oknoplast|access-date=2018-09-02|language=en-US}}</ref>, Fundacja Lotto (Lotto Foundation), Gemini Park, [[Pfizer|Pfizer Polska]], [[BP]], [[AmRest]]. The Association collaborates with [[Local government|local authorities]] - it performs [[social services]] and organises events, participates in promotional activities and exchange of experience. The main public partners of the Association are: [[Kraków]], Województwo Małopolskie ([[Lesser Poland Voivodeship]]), [[Wrocław]], [[Rzeszów]], [[Kielce]], [[Tarnów]], Powiat Tarnowski ([[Tarnów County]]), Powiat Dąbrowski ([[Dąbrowa County]]).

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==Innovations==
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Collaboration with [[shopping mall]] owners results in establishing modern youth facilities located at the malls or in their vicinity. The first facility of that kind was opened in November 2010 by Gemini Park in Tarnów<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.warsawvoice.pl/WVpage/pages/article.php/22772/article|title=The Warsaw Voice|website=www.warsawvoice.pl|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rafalsonik.pl/en/philanthropist/siemacha/|title=Siemacha - Rafał Sonik|last=o.o.|first=YC Sp. z|website=rafalsonik.pl|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref>. They also organise events for mall customers in collaboration with the mall management. They are currently operating in [[Kraków]], [[Tarnów]], [[Kielce]], [[Rzeszów]] and [[Wrocław]].

Since September 2014 the Association has been running an [[orphanage]], [[Child care|a day-care facility]], a holiday facility, sports facility and an equestrian sports centre in [[Odporyszów]] nearby [[Tarnów]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.flipsnack.com/SIEMACHA/nowoczesny-dom-dziecka.html|title=Nowoczesny dom dziecka|last=Flipsnack|work=Flipsnack|access-date=2018-09-02|language=en}}</ref>.


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
* Organizacja Społeczna Roku (NGO of the Year ), Krynica 2014
* Nagroda Organizacja Społeczna Roku (NGO of the Year Award), Krynica 2014
* Małopolski Lider Przedsiębiorczości Społecznej (Lesser Poland Leader of Social Entrepreneurship), Wieliczka 2011
* Nagroda Małopolski Lider Przedsiębiorczości Społecznej (Lesser Poland Leader of Social Entrepreneurship Awards), Wieliczka 2011
* Cities for Children Award, Stuttgart 2010
* Cities for Children Award, Stuttgart 2010
* [[Anioł Ciepła]] (The Angel of the wormth), Tarnów 2010
*Nagroda Anioł Ciepła (The Angel of the Warmth Award), Tarnów 2010
* Nagroda [[Pro publico bono (konkurs)|Pro Publico Bono]] (Pro Publico Bono Award), Kraków 2006
* Nagroda Pro Publico Bono (Pro Publico Bono Award), Kraków 2006
* Kryształy Soli (Salt Cristals), Kraków 2006
* Nagroda Kryształy Soli (Salt Cristals Award), Kraków 2006
* [[Nagroda Totus]] (The Totus Award), Warszawa 2001
* Nagroda Totus (The Totus Award), Warszawa 2001


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Awards listed on Siemacha Association's website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://siemacha.org.pl/zasoby/zaufanie/nagrody|title=Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA • Nagrody|website=siemacha.org.pl|language=pl|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref>

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Awards listed on Siemacha Association's website<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://siemacha.org.pl/zasoby/zaufanie/nagrody|title=Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA • Nagrody|website=siemacha.org.pl|language=pl|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref>.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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Website: http://www.siemacha.org.pl/

== External links ==
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* [http://www.siemacha.org.pl/ Siemacha Official Website]


[[Category:Educational organisations in Poland]]
[[Category:Educational organisations based in Poland]]
[[Category:Companies based in Kraków]]
[[Category:Companies based in Kraków]]

Latest revision as of 22:06, 7 February 2024

Siemacha Association
Stowarzyszenie Siemacha
Named afterRev. Kazimierz Siemaszko CM (Siemacha)
Formation30 November 2003; 21 years ago (2003-11-30)
FounderRev. Andrzej Augustyński CM
Founded atKraków
TypeNGO, non-profit (NPO)
Legal statuspublic benefit status (OPP)
Purposechildren's care (day&night), education, therapy, sport
Headquarters42 Długa St. Kraków, Polska, EU
Servicesdaytime centres, orphanages, sport centres (Com-Com Zone), senior's support
Official language
Polish
Ms. Irena Kruczek, Ms. Anna Litwora, Ms. Marta Syrda, Mr. Mariusz Hornowski
Main organ
executive board
Budget€ 7mln yearly (2019)
Staff265 employees: educators, coaches, therapists
Websitewww.smhassociation.eu
Formerly called
„U Siemachy”

Siemacha Association[1] (Stowarzyszenie Siemacha) is a Polish membership-based non-profit organization founded in November 2003 in Kraków in order to establish an institutional framework for specialised day-care facilities operating in Kraków since October 1993 under the name: Dzienne Ośrodki Socjoterapii "U Siemachy" (Day-care socio-therapeutic facilities "At Siemacha's" ). The educational model stressed the significance of peer-to-peer relationships in the process of socialisation and building trust. The facilities had a set day schedule, numerous workshops and studios, planned subject-oriented classes and a team of professional educators.

Heritage

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Activities of the Association were organised in Father Kazimierz Siemaszko CM Educational Institution's building on 38 Długa St. (currently 42 Długa St.), Kraków, Poland. Because of spreading poverty and demoralization, in 1886, he used it to establish "a place of shelter and voluntary work for poor abandoned boys". After his death in 1904, it was renamed as Zakład Wychowawczy im. ks. Siemaszki (Father Siemaszko Educational Institution). It operated until 1954 when it was taken over by the communist authorities. The last director was Mons. Albin Małysiak, who later became the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Kraków.[2] After almost 40 years, the building that was used as a child welfare facility until 1991, was given back to its rightful owners. After all the necessary preparations, on the 2nd of October 1993 cardinal Franciszek Macharski celebrated the opening of the new facility for schoolgirls and schoolboys in need. It was a day-care facility offering after-school educational and creative activities, psychological support, meals and group excursions.

Services

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The Association was established in November 2003 in Kraków and it was registered in May 2004. It received the status of a public benefit organization in September 2004. On registering the Association, the building on 42 Długa St. became its seat and underwent broad revitalisation. All workshops, offices and administration rooms were modernised. A new auditorium was added in 2008 meant for organising events, meetings and daily activities for children. The Siemacha Association focuses on operating day-care facilities, orphanages, modern sports facilities as well as counselling and therapy facilities.[3] The Association conducts long-term public services commissioned by local authorities. It acquires funds from sponsors, uses donations from 1% of income tax and runs its own business activity. The organisation pays great attention to the quality of its services.[4] Siemacha facilities are operating as a consistent system offering multi-dimensional support to children and their families.[5] The Association sees opportunities in the growing demand for professional social services, the popularisation of the concept of social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility.[6][7] The organization combines a variety of facilities for children into one organism with a diversified offer.[8] The Association is apolitical. The Association's strategic partners are the Fundacja Demos (Demos Foundation) and the PKO Bank Polski Foundation.[9] The Association collaborates with local authorities - it performs social services and organises events, participates in promotional activities and exchange of experience.

Innovations

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Collaboration with shopping mall owners results in establishing modern youth facilities located at the malls or in their vicinity. The first facility of that kind was opened in November 2010 by Gemini Park Tarnów[10][11] and later on in other locations: Kraków, Kielce, Rzeszów, Wrocław. Since September 2014, the Association has been running an orphanage, a day-care facility, a holiday facility, sports facility and an equestrian sports centre in Odporyszów nearby Tarnów.[12] On the 21st of December 2014, the President of the European Council - Donald Tusk, officially opened the Siemacha Spot in Odporyszów.

Siemacha Spot at Father Siemaszko House, Kraków
Siemacha Spot at Bonarka City Center, Kraków
Siemacha Spot in Odporyszów

Awards

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  • Nagroda Organizacja Społeczna Roku (NGO of the Year Award), Krynica 2014
  • Nagroda Małopolski Lider Przedsiębiorczości Społecznej (Lesser Poland Leader of Social Entrepreneurship Awards), Wieliczka 2011
  • Cities for Children Award, Stuttgart 2010
  • Nagroda Anioł Ciepła (The Angel of the Warmth Award), Tarnów 2010
  • Nagroda Pro Publico Bono (Pro Publico Bono Award), Kraków 2006
  • Nagroda Kryształy Soli (Salt Cristals Award), Kraków 2006
  • Nagroda Totus (The Totus Award), Warszawa 2001

Awards listed on Siemacha Association's website.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "SIEMACHA Association - Global Compact Network Poland". Global Compact Network Poland (in Polish). 2016-12-15. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  2. ^ "SMH Association • Identity". smhassociation.eu. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  3. ^ "SMH Association". smhassociation.eu. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  4. ^ Schild, Hanjo; Connolly, Nuala; Labadie, Francine; Vanhee, Jan; Williamson, Howard (2017-11-13). Thinking seriously about youth work: And how to prepare people to do it. Council of Europe. ISBN 9789287185471.
  5. ^ Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA (2014-06-05), Chris Lowney dla SIEMACHY, retrieved 2018-09-02
  6. ^ Ashoka Polska (2018-06-14), MOOC: Building the culture of social innovations | Module 2: Social innovations in practice Siemacha, retrieved 2018-09-02
  7. ^ "Corporate social responsibility was rewarded for the third time on December 8 in the Łochów Palace and Folwark. During the "Responsible Business Awards" ceremony we honored companies whose achievements in terms of prosocial activity and CSR were truly exceptional". www.executive-club.com.pl. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
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