Polish-American Development Foundation

About the Foundation

Polish-American Development Foundation It was established in Rzeszów with the aim of supporting international cooperation, promoting culture, and educating in innovation. The Foundation operates not only in Poland and the USA, but also on an international level, creating lasting partnerships in Europe, including with donor countries such as Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.

Our mission is based on promoting intercultural dialogue, economic, scientific and cultural cooperation, and involving local communities in global-scale initiatives. The Foundation uses modern digital tools and a multi-sectoral cooperation model, bringing together local government units, non-governmental organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and private enterprises.

Areas of activity:

The Foundation operates on a wide scale, fulfilling its statutory goals in Poland and beyond its borders:

Promoting economic, social, sporting, scientific and cultural cooperation between Poland and other countries.
Organizing and supporting youth, academic, artistic and scientific exchanges.
Implementation of projects supporting intercultural dialogue, city partnerships, civic exchange, and JST cooperation with foreign institutions.
Initiating and coordinating public debates, seminars, conferences and economic missions that promote Polish cultural heritage abroad.
Integration of the Polish community through educational, informational, cultural and civic activities.
Supporting sustainable development, environmental protection, mental health, and the elderly and socially excluded.
Promotion of Polish culture and products in the country and abroad, including through artistic events and festivals.
Volunteering and charitable activities, including assistance to victims of disasters, armed conflicts and humanitarian crises.

The Foundation has the right to establish branches, representative offices and organizational units both in the country and abroad, as well as to co-found capital companies and other entities of the social economy in order to achieve its goals.

Founders of the foundation

Edyta Wieczorek

Expert in international cooperation and the promotion of Polish culture. He actively promotes Polish culture abroad

Representative to Poland Sister Cities International,
Member of the Board Sedona Sister Cities Association, Participation in project preparation and cultural exchanges between Poland and the USA.

Łukasz Żyra

Expert in acquiring domestic and international funds.

Experience working in public institutions implementing EU programs (2004–2013), including in the field of international cooperation for the Poland–Slovakia program.
Since 2013, advisory services regarding the acquisition of EU funds – preparation of applications, planning, implementation and billing of projects.
Close 500 million PLN of funding obtained.