We help children who, for social and financial reasons, cannot count on sufficient support from their caregivers. We counteract children’s social exclusion and equalize their opportunities in the day homes run by us, which are created on the model of a family home. Children find a sense of security with us, confidence in their abilities, learn to dream and To realize these dreams. Why do we help? Click.
President of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Clinical psychologist, therapist, educator. Co-founder of the Caring Wings Foundation and owner of the Psychological Workshop. For many years she has been particularly close to the problems of families and children in need of daily help, socially neglected, poor, lonely. She helps the small and the big. A constant creator of new ideas. Effective in action. Open to the world and people. Loves nature, simplicity, home and meetings with loved ones. Decorated by the Polish Medical Association, awarded by the Polish National Committee of UNICEF, the Foundation We Give Children Strength , the Mayor of Praga-Południe district and the President of the Republic of Poland. Knight of the Order of the Smile.
Director of communications and fundraising.
A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics, she has spent the last 20 years in the cultural industry. She was the former Director of Promotion and Distribution of Gutek Film. She also worked with film producers in charge of promotion and PR, as well as wellbeing. Creator of film series that have become a permanent part of the repertoire of cinemas
studios: Philosophical Meetings, High Heels Club. Culture inspires and supports her to work on personal development, and consequently to develop culture in business. In action, she helps
combine two, often opposing, important values – creativity and efficiency. She is certified by HEC Paris Boosting Creativity for Innovation and has completed the Psychological Leadership Academy organized by the TROP Group. She is focused on continuous learning.
m.kostro [at] fundacjajoannyradziwill.pl
Communications Specialist.
Master’s Degree in Art History with a Specialization in Pedagogy and a Graduate of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. For many years she has been carrying out dedicated graphic design projects. She deals extensively with activities involving social media. Co-creates and supports communication and fundraising strategies. In her free time, she runs a cooking channel, takes photographs and creates video content. She brings to the Foundation her extraordinary calm and knowledge from her numerous competencies and interests.
b.kowalczyk [at] fundacjajoannyradziwill.pl
Educator of children aged 7 – 12 at the foundation’s Santa Claus House in the Warsaw branch.
Pedagogue, master’s degree in history – graduate of the National University “Ostrog Academy” in Ukraine. She has 8 years of experience as a lecturer in education in the areas of history
and jurisprudence, she also led a folklore circle. She did her pedagogical internship
at the Eastern European State University in Przemyśl. She enjoys working with children because the opportunity to participate in the development of a young person gives her a lot of satisfaction. She accompanies
children with attentiveness, bestowing her warmth and sense of humor on them, and they respond with joy and trust. She enjoys spending time reading books, learning Polish, baking sweets, and on the road – she likes to travel and ride her bicycle. In life, she follows the ethical principle “Treat others as you would want to be treated.”
l.myronchuk [at] foundationajoannaradziwill.pl
Educator of children aged 7 – 12 at the foundation’s Santa Claus House in the Warsaw branch.
She graduated with a degree in pedagogy in socio-cultural animation and cultural texts and sociology. During her studies, she not only acquired theoretical knowledge, but also developed practical skills through action and experience in accordance with the idea of “learning by doing.” She has been associated for years with organizations working with children and youth in local communities. Open to conversation and dialogue. Both in her daily life and in her work with children, she strives to impart not only knowledge, but also to show inspiring aspects of the everyday world. In her free time from work and study, she develops a wide range of interests. From music and cinema to bicycle tours and board games. She enjoys sharing her many passions in her work with children.
p.nowaczewska [at] fundacjajoannyradziwill.pl
Educator of young people aged 12 to 19 at the foundation’s Paul House in the Warsaw branch.
He has experience working with young people at risk of social maladjustment and socially maladjusted, as well as with their families. He acted as an animator for a group of children and adolescents in migrant crisis for several months. He is currently studying re-socialization pedagogy at the Maria Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education. In her free time she walks her dog. She brings her experience and empathy to the Foundation, effectively supporting young people in overcoming difficulties and inspiring positive change.
j.grycuk [at] fundacjajoannyradziwill.pl
Educator of the Kamionka branch.
An art historian and landscape architect by training. His sun in the galaxy is photography – he runs his own business as a photographer. Among the planets of passions and hobbies are nature and birdwatching, Star Wars, the Marvel cinematic universe, and the world of the Bible. The galaxy of his activities and passionate life stories is permeated by people. He enjoys meeting, talking to, getting to know, photographing – people. Meeting and getting to know new people is a valuable and intriguing experience for him. A great lover and collector of Legos. In his free time, he enjoys reading books, running and playing board games, and in speech and writing, games and word games. He does not like monotony. He values independence, creativity and a bit of craziness.
m.czezyk [at] fundacjajoannyradziwill.pl
Assistant Educator.
A pedagogy student, traveler, and cycling enthusiast. A master of delicious meals for children and young people – anyone who tries her cooking once will always want to come back to the foundation’s home. She is beginning her journey with young people, sharing her innate calmness and the experience she has gained over the years at the Foundation.
m.buga [at] fundacjajoannyradziwill.pl
Managing Director (maternity leave)
Management graduate, educator, undergoing 4 years of training at DIALOG School of Psychotherapy and 5 years of studies in psychology. Graduate of a one-year Psychological Assistance Program at the Institute of Integral Gestalt Psychotherapy and an advanced degree in Solution Focused Therapy (TSR). Certified musician. A volcano of wonderful energy, professional in action, open to people and the world. At the Caring Wings Foundation, she pursues her dreams, concretely and effectively helping others.
k.muszynska [at] fundacjajoannyradziwill.pl
Meet our volunteers who work with us to create an amazing Foundation home. We can’t fit descriptions of all the wonderful friends and volunteers who work with us every day to build the Foundation’s home for those who really need help and closeness.
Joanna to wolontariuszka, która od zeszłego roku regularnie odwiedza nasz dom w Warszawie. Joanna spędza czas z podopiecznymi, gra w gry planszowe, organizuje różne zabawy i zawsze znajduje sposób, by każde spotkanie było wyjątkowe, ciekawe i pełne uśmiechu.
An ambassador is a representative of the Joanna Radziwill Care Wings Foundation reaching out to the hearts of others. It is a person who is connected with the Foundation, is up to date with its latest projects , daily activities and needs, who spreads information about the Foundation among his/her surroundings, as well as with his/her ideas and contacts supports the activities for the benefit of the wards/therapeutic programs of wielkitalerz.pl and Caring Wings.
Architect and director at Paul Raff Studio(https://paulraffstudio.com/) specializing in residential, cultural and commercial buildings. Visual artist, focusing on performance, sculpture, drawing and photography, exploring such themes as equality, intermediate spaces and social politics. Mom to Leon and wife to Alexander. She currently lives in Puerto Rico, though her heart is in Montreal, Toronto and Warsaw.
mother of Patricia and Florian, spent 18 years of her life abroad working in multinational corporations, President of the Entraide Foundation. Her life and business motto is: “Draw joy from life, be happy and give happiness to others”. , Warsaw.
Portuguese, traveler, open-minded, fascinated by the Culture of the Middle East and Egypt, long-time resident of Cairo, PR specialist in various organizations, organizer of various cultural meetings, admirer of people, nature, space; for many years associated with the Caring Wings Foundation.
for 33 years, director of public relations and director of communications of Territory East at Renault Poland, for her work she has received many prestigious awards; loves designing interiors and gardens, affectionate to people and animals, especially cats, Warsaw
Economist, tax and accounting specialist. Painter. Polish, but born in Canada, educated in French school and Polish home. She has lived in Montreal, London, Toronto, Rochester NY, near Charlotte NC and San Diego CA. She loves scuba diving in the seas, tennis , skiing and… campfires. Family, good friends, Poland and Kozłówka – now the Zamoyski Museum and once the home of her parents. She is constantly learning patience and thanking the Lord God for a good life.
