Poland: Mission Confidence – Starring Poland
Why is Poland today one of the best places to live, invest, and create?
We asked those who have had the chance to live and work all around the world—yet chose to build their future right here. Here, they achieve success, grow global companies, develop groundbreaking technologies, support others, conquer new heights, and reach for the stars.
We created the film Poland: Mission Confidence, a story about our country that surprises and inspires.
At the premiere, we invited guests to discuss how to shape a modern narrative about our country—one built on achievements, values, and global ambitions.
Together with the PKO Bank Polski Foundation, we invited experts from the worlds of media, international business, and technology to join the discussion. The takeaway? Poland impresses—and we want to talk about it positively, using the language of facts, authenticity, and responsibility.
We would like to thank Katarzyna Dębek, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Poland and Forbes Women Poland; Bartosz Kielak, journalist at The Times; Marcin Szymkowiak, Director of Marketing at PKO Bank Polski; and Magdalena Dziewguć, Country Director of Google Cloud Poland, who moderated the discussion.
We invite you to watch the film and the discussion panel on our YouTube channel.
The 2025 Hummingbird Awards Announced
Hummingbirds 2025 Presented! These awards recognize individuals whose actions align with the mission of our Foundation. They create projects with meaningful impact, promote Poland both at home and abroad, enhance quality of life, and inspire others through their approach and dedication.
During the Panattoni gala, we presented this year’s statuettes to three outstanding laureates.
Weronika Nitecka bridges three worlds: she strengthens the Polish community in France, builds an ethical digital future, and is revolutionizing artificial intelligence. She is the co-founder and CEO of Guardatum, an organization that helps users regain control over their personal data. Professionally, she works at the startup Pathway. She studies in Paris and is actively involved in supporting the Polish diaspora. We awarded her the Hummingbird Award for creating innovative solutions and promoting Poland abroad.
Ryszard Szubartowski is an outstanding teacher and mentor. He developed his own teaching method that continues to inspire new generations. Among his students today are world-class specialists, including Jakub Pachocki, Chief Scientist at OpenAI, and Filip Wolski, a world champion in programming. He was awarded the Hummingbird Award for his exceptional contribution to the development of Polish education. The award was received at the Gala by his son, Sebastian Szubartowski.
The Fryderyk Chopin National Institute is the largest center in the world dedicated to Chopin. It organizes the International Piano Competition, which for decades has attracted top talents and a global audience of millions. The Hummingbird Award was presented to the Institute for its unprecedented promotion of Poland on a worldwide scale.
The Hummingbird Awards 2025 go to people who create lasting value through their work and attitude. We are proud to support them.
Our Foundation’s New Podcast: "Odmieniamy przez przypadki"
„Odmieniamy przez przypadki” is a podcast about Poland and Poles. In each episode, we share inspiring stories and insights, showcasing the strength of Polish potential.
Hosted by Malwina Pawłowska, Managing Director of our Foundation, and Aleksandra Karasińska, a journalist with over 20 years of experience in national and international media, actively involved in social and educational initiatives.
A new format, new energy, real conversations.
Premiere episodes of the podcast “Odmieniamy przez przypadki. Conversations about Poland and Poles” every two weeks on YouTube and Spotify.
Polish Technology and Innovation: Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski on Poland’s Global Potential
Polish technology has an impact that reaches far beyond the country’s borders – this was the focus of our latest meeting with experts, diplomats, and representatives of public administration.
By organizing the event “Polish Technology and Innovation: Local Roots and Global Reach” together with the PKO Bank Polski Foundation, we sought to answer the question of how to raise the global profile of Poland’s innovation ecosystem.
The conversation with ESA astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski was hosted by Brittany Rudich. In the panel moderated by Ambassador Marek Brzezinski, participants included Magda Dziewguć, Honorata Hencel, and Michal Baranowski.
It was a step toward a long-term shift in the narrative about Poland—modern, bold, and actively engaged in global conversations about the future.
As Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski said, “Sky is not the limit anymore.”
We thank everyone for their presence and insightful discussions. A recording of the event is available on our YouTube channel.
The Golden Heart No. 1 of WOŚP in the hands of our Founder
Today, our Founder, Robert Dobrzycki, received the WOŚP Golden Heart No. 1 from Jurek Owsiak and ESA astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski! This 4.5-gram symbol of help and solidarity even went to space during the IGNIS mission.
Together with Jurek Owsiak and the WOŚP team, we helped create a story that is truly unique on a global scale and has been bringing people together around the idea of helping others for over 30 years—this year, even in outer space.
Here’s to more initiatives like this, showing how kindness can bring us together.
Scholarships that give the freedom to grow – a new year of collaboration with Kozminski Uniwersity
Two exceptional students from the Kozminski University have joined our scholarship program. Together with Panattoni Poland and the Kozminski University Development Foundation, we awarded scholarships to Weronika Satora and Gabriela Gacek.
Weronika studies law, is interested in technology, and is actively involved in social initiatives. Gabriela combines psychology with business, runs workshops on neurodiversity, and develops her own educational project. Their energy, passion, and commitment inspire us to continue supporting young talents.
This is another year of our collaboration with Kozminski University, an institution that promotes development, interdisciplinarity, and social engagement.
During yesterday’s inauguration of the 2025/2026 academic year, we heard many inspiring speeches. One quote that will stay with us comes from Prof. Izabela Grabowska: “What do talents need to develop? Freedom, autonomy, an open mind, mobility.” This is exactly the kind of development we aim to provide for our scholarship recipients.
The event concluded with the unveiling of the Donors’ Wall. We are proud to be among the institutions that actively support the development of education.
Robert Dobrzycki Foundation Becomes Strategic Patron of the Nike Literary Award
One Book. Two Honors. The Jury and Readers Speak with One Voice – Eliza Kącka Wins the 2025 Nike Literary Award!
The essay “Yesterday You Were Mad in Green” won both the main prize and the audience award. It is a literary work full of emotion and reflection, leaving a lasting impression.
The gala took place at the University Library in Warsaw. The main prize was presented by Malwina Pawłowska, Managing Director of our Foundation.
Culture is our shared language. For another year, we are the strategic patron of the Nike Literary Award, and together with Panattoni Poland, we support it by promoting reading and the authors who give words their power.
It’s here! The audiobook “Golden Age” by Prof. Marcin Piątkowski
The audiobook “Golden Age: How Poland Became a European Growth Leader and What Its Future Holds” by Prof. Marcin Piątkowski is here. Thanks to our collaboration with Prześwity Publishing, you can now listen to one of the most important books on the Polish economy in an accessible format that makes even the most complex topics easier to understand.
“Golden Age” offers a solid dose of economic knowledge—based on the research, data, and experiences of Prof. Piątkowski, a lecturer at Kozminski University and former Chief Economist at the World Bank. The audiobook provides a global perspective on Poland’s development while clearly explaining how and why the country has become one of the fastest-growing nations in the world.
Discover how far we’ve come—and what the future may hold. The audiobook is available via the link.
We are a partner of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition
We couldn’t wait to share this news – we are a Partner of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition!
We recently attended a conference at the Fryderyk Chopin National Institute, where Malwina Pawłowska, our Managing Director, represented us and emphasized how proud we are to support this prestigious event.
Chopin and his music are Poland’s best ambassadors to the world. Together with the Konsorcjum Filantropijne, we can help promote and strengthen Poland’s image as a country of high culture and talent.
The International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition is once again a brilliant example of the public and private sectors joining forces to showcase Poland on the international stage. We are proud that, as a Foundation, we can support this initiative.
