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.
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.
Servicesedit
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.
Innovationsedit
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, KrakówSiemacha Spot at Bonarka City Center, KrakówSiemacha Spot in Odporyszów
Awardsedit
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]
Referencesedit
^"SIEMACHA Association - Global Compact Network Poland". Global Compact Network Poland (in Polish). 2016-12-15. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
^"SMH Association • Identity". smhassociation.eu. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
^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. ISBN9789287185471.
^Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA (2014-06-05), Chris Lowney dla SIEMACHY, retrieved 2018-09-02
^Ashoka Polska (2018-06-14), MOOC: Building the culture of social innovations | Module 2: Social innovations in practice Siemacha, retrieved 2018-09-02
^"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.
^Flipsnack. "Nowoczesny dom dziecka". Flipsnack. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
^"Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA • Nagrody". siemacha.org.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2018-09-02.
External linksedit
Siemacha Official Website
October 31, 2023
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facilities operating in Krakow since October 1993 under the name Dzienne Osrodki 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 Siemacha AssociationStowarzyszenie SiemachaNamed afterRev Kazimierz Siemaszko CM Siemacha Formation30 November 2003 19 years ago 2003 11 30 FounderRev Andrzej Augustynski CMFounded atKrakowTypeNGO non profit NPO Legal statuspublic benefit status OPP Purposechildren s care day amp night education therapy sportHeadquarters42 Dluga St Krakow Polska EUServicesdaytime centres orphanages sport centres Com Com Zone senior s supportOfficial languagePolishBoard of directorsMs Irena Kruczek Ms Anna Litwora Ms Marta Syrda Mr Mariusz HornowskiMain organexecutive boardBudget 7mln yearly 2019 Staff265 employees educators coaches therapistsWebsitewww smhassociation euFormerly called U Siemachy Contents 1 Heritage 2 Services 3 Innovations 4 Awards 5 References 6 External linksHeritage editActivities of the Association were organised in Father Kazimierz Siemaszko CM Educational Institution s building on 38 Dluga St currently 42 Dluga St Krakow 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 Zaklad 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 Malysiak who later became the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Krakow 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 editThe Association was established in November 2003 in Krakow 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 Dluga 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 editCollaboration 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 Tarnow 10 11 and later on in other locations Krakow Kielce Rzeszow Wroclaw 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 Odporyszow nearby Tarnow 12 On the 21st of December 2014 the President of the European Council Donald Tusk officially opened the Siemacha Spot in Odporyszow nbsp Siemacha Spot at Father Siemaszko House Krakow nbsp Siemacha Spot at Bonarka City Center Krakow nbsp Siemacha Spot in OdporyszowAwards editNagroda Organizacja Spoleczna Roku NGO of the Year Award Krynica 2014 Nagroda Malopolski Lider Przedsiebiorczosci Spolecznej Lesser Poland Leader of Social Entrepreneurship Awards Wieliczka 2011 Cities for Children Award Stuttgart 2010 Nagroda Aniol Ciepla The Angel of the Warmth Award Tarnow 2010 Nagroda Pro Publico Bono Pro Publico Bono Award Krakow 2006 Nagroda Krysztaly Soli Salt Cristals Award Krakow 2006 Nagroda Totus The Totus Award Warszawa 2001Awards listed on Siemacha Association s website 13 References edit SIEMACHA Association Global Compact Network Poland Global Compact Network Poland in Polish 2016 12 15 Retrieved 2018 09 02 SMH Association Identity smhassociation eu Retrieved 2018 09 02 SMH Association smhassociation eu Retrieved 2018 09 02 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 Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA 2014 06 05 Chris Lowney dla SIEMACHY retrieved 2018 09 02 Ashoka Polska 2018 06 14 MOOC Building the culture of social innovations Module 2 Social innovations in practice Siemacha retrieved 2018 09 02 Corporate social responsibility was rewarded for the third time on December 8 in the Lochow 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 Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA 2014 10 25 Wilfried Lemke visits SIEMACHA Association retrieved 2018 09 02 Charity activities of the PKO Bank Polski SA s Foundation Annual Report 2014 www raportroczny2014 pkobp pl Retrieved 2018 09 02 The Warsaw Voice www warsawvoice pl Retrieved 2018 09 02 o o YC Sp z Siemacha Rafal Sonik rafalsonik pl Retrieved 2018 09 02 Flipsnack Nowoczesny dom dziecka Flipsnack Retrieved 2018 09 02 Stowarzyszenie SIEMACHA Nagrody siemacha org pl in Polish Retrieved 2018 09 02 External links editSiemacha Official Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Siemacha Association amp oldid 1170635743, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
