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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Golden Heart of WOŚP Auctioned by the Robert Dobrzycki Foundation
Robert Dobrzycki, our Founder, purchased the Golden Heart at the 33rd Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity with a record bid of 1,300,000 PLN! This year’s Most Generous Donors auction was full of excitement. Thanks to such big hearts, even greater change will be possible—the funds…
Summary of the Robert Dobrzycki Foundation’s Activities in 2024
We’ve had a busy 2024, full of new opportunities and initiatives across many areas! The Robert Dobrzycki Foundation was created to support the best of Poland. In 2024, we carried out numerous projects that brought people together, inspired them, and helped develop Polish talents. Watch our short…
Robert Dobrzycki Foundation supported Dr. Maciej Kawecki’s team during Nobel Week visit
We are proud to announce that the Robert Dobrzycki Foundation supported Dr. Maciej Kawecki's team on a visit to this year's Nobel Week. Dr. Kawecki's team met with Nobel Prize winners in physics, chemistry and economics and spoke with artificial intelligence pioneers John Hopfield and…
Robert Dobrzycki Foundation in the Wszyscy Do Wioseł event
Behind us is the seventh edition of the Wszyscy Do Wioseł action organized by the Legia Foundation and the Kochasz Dopilnuj Foundation. This sports-charity event joined forces in the fight for health and education about cancer prevention. Every day in Poland, cancer affects hundreds of…
Robert Dobrzycki Foundation promotes outstanding Poles
The Foundation is a young entity - we have been active since June, but we have already managed to implement a number of projects, including the presentation of two “Hummingbird” awards, says Malwina Pawlowska, managing director of the Robert Dobrzycki Foundation, in an interview behind the scenes…
The first “Hummingbird” awards were presented!
During the Panattoni Gala, we presented two “Hummingbirds” - awards to individuals with extraordinary talent and determination to achieve their goals. Hummingbird is a symbol of crossing boundaries, reaching for what seems impossible.The first “Hummingbird” was presented to Katarzyna Ratajczak - a…
Visiting the museum
A new chapter for artistic Warsaw begins this weekend, and we are part of it! Just before the opening of the new building of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, we visited it together with our founder Robert Dobrzycki. This place opens a new space for creativity and artistic dialogue in the Polish…
Meet Karolina Jabłońska
Where did the idea to paint jars or maybe “jars” come from? Can jars be a work of art in the collection of the most anticipated museum in Warsaw? We can find answers to these questions in an article in Wysokie Obcasy, which introduces us to Karolina Jabłońska, the author of the painting “Jars…
Opening of new Museum of Modern Art building coming soon
The Museum of Modern Art will open its new location on October 25. The celebration will last three weeks, and visitors will be able to take part in more than 100 diverse events. On opening day, we will be able to see several multi-scale sculptures and installations by Polish and international…
Comprehensive help from Panattoni and the Robert Dobrzycki Foundation
The catastrophic flooding that hit southern Poland caused massive devastation, but also united the community and business world around helping those affected. - The flood is a huge tragedy that we could not look on indifferently. Panattoni and related organizations were quick to get involved in…
Inauguration of the academic year at Kozminski University
This year's inauguration of the academic year was special for us for two reasons. Together with Pannatoni and the Foundation for the Development of Kozminski University, we awarded 5 scholarships and 2 honorable mentions that make it possible to study at this exceptional university. ALK's…
Nike Literary Award 2024
The Nike Literary Awards have been presented. The ceremony was attended by Robert Dobrzycki, who presented the Readers' Nike Award to Michał Witkowski, author of “Wiara. Autobiografia”. This competition, of which we are a patron, is a reflection of the mission of our Foundation, which is the broad…
Help for flood victims in Kłodzko
To support the communities most affected by the floods, our group of volunteers traveled to Klodzko. The local emergency staff directed us to help clean up the Sports and Recreation Center. The place, which until recently was bustling with activity, now needs a major overhaul. We would like to…
Robert Dobrzycki Foundation on Radio 357
Should philanthropy be part of business strategy? Who really benefits from it and who preys on it? What place should charity have in today's world? We discussed these questions on the Firmament program of Radio 357, hosted by Jaroslaw Sroka. The Robert Dobrzycki Foundation was represented by…
We support flood victims
The floods that hit southern Poland and other European countries at the end of September caused enormous damage, and thousands of people are in urgent need of support. The Robert Dobrzycki Foundation has donated 250,000 PLN to a donation collection organized by Corporate Connections. The funds will…
Meet the first grantee of the Robert Dobrzycki Foundation
Katarzyna Ratajczak has become the first recipient of a scholarship from the Robert Dobrzycki Foundation. Kasia is a talented violinist, currently a student of the violin class at the Academy of Music in Lodz and music therapy at the Academy of Music in Wroclaw. As of September, she will begin…
Robert Dobrzycki Foundation x Museum of Modern Art
The next project of the Foundation is a collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art. With the charity’s support, a large painting entitled ‘Jars 2024’ by Karolina Jabłońska, a painter from the younger generation, is to be on permanent display in the Museum’s new building. Karolina Jabłońska (born…
Hummingbird Program
We're launching the first edition of the Hummingbird Program. The aim of the project is to support talents in the fields of health, energy, economics, law, social activities, art, ESG, and sports. Applications will be accepted in September 2024. More information will be available soon. Follow our…