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FISP have supported projects brought to them by IWG by purchasing capital goods for the organizations concerned. We will continue to financially support their good work in 2011/2012. |
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To support severely physically and mentally handicapped people in the areas of treatment and ongoing rehabilitation that is required to allow them live as full a life as possible. Foundation of "Sunshine" was created on January 9, 2004, and is registered in court in Poznan Listed under no. KRS 0000186434, and the status of public interest received 09.02.2005 year. FISP have provided rehabilitation equipment to aid the ongoing development and treatment required is supporting the patients. |
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In June 2010 FISP supported TPG by sponsoring the therapists and teachning materials required for the annual TPG 2 week therapy session. The event brings families living with deaf blind together and teaches them how to deal with all aspects of life for deaf blind family members. |
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The Foundation as an organization is in operation since 2002 and deals with wide-ranging activities for people with disabilities and supporting their families adapt to the challenges that the children bring. It operates mainly in Mazowieckie Voivodeship. Inspired by the Foundation for the establishment of A. Bekasiewicz and Catherine Mierzejewskiej was the contact dogoterapią-at that time still not very popular in Poland, a form of contact therapy for people with disabilities. To promote this form of therapy and keeping it by skilled terapeutów, as the highest level was therefore a cornerstone to the start of operations of the Foundation. Over time, the Organization has expanded its activities both by other forms of therapy as well as other forms of assistance. The main advantage of the Foundation are its staff and volunteers to lead activities, are individuals with training in that direction, with passion and commitment to work every day with people with disabilities. Courses for children held in kindergartens, schools, special integration in Warsaw and at the headquarters of the Foundation. |
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FISP purchased all equipment for a new Computer Room for under privileged children in Warsaw. These tools have helped these children achieve Computer Proficiency Certification from SAP. In addition FISP funded new furniture for their canteen and social area, bedding, cutlery and a Porcelain Oven used daily by the children to produce their crafts. We look forward to working with them again in the future. |
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In 2009/2010 FISP sponsored substantial new equipment for the Albertynki laundry including an industrial washing machine. The sisters look after 90 ladies with psychiatric illness ranging in age from 18 - 95 years of age. In July 2010 Michael and Con visited Paczanow and met with Sister Karolina who brought them on a tour of the substantial property. They have plans to build a hydro-therapy centre in 2012. |
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The Institute of Mother and Child is an organisation with over fifty years of history. It was founded in 1951, and since that time it has consistently participated in solving the health problems of mothers, children, and adolescents. The Institute has enjoyed a strong and reliable position at home and in the international forum for many years. The activities undertaken by the Institute of Mother and Child serve the Polish population - families planning and expecting children, and raising them, as well as the children and adolescents themselves. The Institute of Mother and Child includes the most outstanding doctors, specialists in a variety of fields, and nurses who guarantee professional care for each patient every day. The Institute also includes supporting organisations, foundations, and volunteers who, through their work, objectivity, and sincere dedication to helping others assist us in fulfilling our mission. Fisp supported the Institute this year by purchasing 12 New hospital beds for their children's oncology department. |
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The Hospital approached us for a new kidney dialysis machine as the previous machine was too old and the patients were suffering. Within 3 weeks, a new machine was delivered to the hospital where it was received with great enthusiasm from staff and children alike. |
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In 2011 FISP are sponsoring the renovation of the CPK headquarters on ul Wilcza. This involves building work that will create multiple 3-5 person interview rooms where women seeking support can talk in private with therapists, counselors and legal advisors. |
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Established in 1995, the ENTRAIDE Foundation involves 30 French-speaking volunteers. Its goal is to financially support Polish organizations helping people in difficult living conditions, particularly children. ENTRAIDE also has a special section that cooperates with the Chleb Życia (Bread of Life) Foundation to finance the education of young people from poor rural families. They are currently involved in fund raising for over 26 different projects ranging from orphanages, homeless centers, day care centers, old folks homes, educational sponsorships etc. FISP supported them in 2010 in the renovation of bedrooms in the Wydminy Old Folks Home. |
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The Sue Ryder Foundation in Poland, has been active for 18 years. (There is a full time director, one full and one a part time assistant (on disability pension) and a charity shop manager. We have some volunteers helping in the shop and an honorary board of directors.) The charity is currently involved in the following work:The charity is currently involved in the following work:
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FISP had great pleasure in supporting Alia in one of her 2010 projects in providing half of the funding for a new VW Transporter Minibus for the childrens orphanage in Pacanow run by Sister Dobremilo. The minibus was delivered in December. Alia works tirelessly for the charities that she supports, she even subjected herself to running the Warsaw Marathon in order to raise funds.. FISP look forward to working again with her in 2011. |
