Author: Natalia Rajewska

Współzałożycielka Link to Poland. Pracuje nad wieloma projektami społecznymi. Zajmuje się głównie integracją, partycypacją młodzieży, prawami człowieka (zwłaszcza prawami dziecka), równouprawnieniem kobiet i mężczyzn, zrównoważonym rozwojem oraz stosunkami międzynarodowymi. Po wielu latach w Holandii, gdzie wyemigrowała jako nastolatka, jest właśnie w drodze do Australii na wymianę studencką. Pracowała przez trzy lata jako Młoda Ambasador Integracji w Hadze, odwiedziła Ghanę, Rwandę i Tajlandię, gdzie pracowała nad rozmaitymi projektami. Dumna zwyciężczyni „Polonusa 2011- Młody Polak Sukcesu” w Holandii. Typowy „Third Culture Kid”, wytrwale walcząca przeciwko niesprawiedliwości. Jej pasją są podróże, spotkania z inspirującymi ludźmi, zdobywanie nowej wiedzy i umiejętności, zwiększanie świadomości, jak i inspirowanie oraz pomoc innym. Cel: kreowanie sytuacji, w których wszyscy wygrywają.

The media is paying attention to Paweł because of his possible deportation, however there are many other reasons why it is worthwhile writing about him. Paweł is an exemplary student, who has won many contests, a passionate social activist and a good friend. In addition, he is an individual who cultivates Polish culture and traditions, and, above all, he is proud to be Polish and shows it whereas many others wouldn’t.

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“I have heard the current British Ambassador in Poland say on several occasions that understanding trade, business and economics is one of the most important skills for diplomats to possess,” says Jason Worlledge, the Executive Director of the European Academy of Diplomacy (EAD) in the interview with Link to Poland. This first part of the exclusive interview provides insights into EAD, leadership and diplomacy.

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Nearly 130 young leaders working for the benefit of the Polish diaspora in fifteen countries all around the world took part in the 4th edition of the project called ‘The School for Leaders for the Polish Community Abroad’, which was organised by the School for Leaders. In 2012, the project featured seven events that have taken place in Poland, Brazil, Republic of Ireland, Russia and the UK. The purpose of the training programme was to promote the development of leadership skills among the young generation of activists connected with Polish diaspora. Additionally, the goal was both to provide encouragement…

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The IUVENUM POLONIA (www.iuve.pl) portal is an interesting and useful source of information about the lives and activities of Polish communities around the world, especially their youngest representatives. The goal of this portal is to mobilize fellow-countrymen to act on behalf of Poland, Poles, the Polish Diaspora (Polonia) and issues important to them. “Youth, the future of Polish Diaspora” Iuve.pl was created by the Warsaw-based SEMPER POLONIA Foundation that aids Polish communities abroad, focusing on creating possibilities for socio-professional promotion of youth of Polish descent in their countries of residence by awarding grants (which have benefitted over 15…

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Polonia 2.0 (Polish diaspora 2.0) is a group on Facebook gathering together young Poles living abroad and everyone who is interested or connected to Poland in any kind of way. The „2.0” refers to interaction, innovation, modernity and collaboration. This group is a project initiated by Link to Poland. The aim of Polonia 2.0 is to bring Polish youth and youth organizations together in order to discuss, share opinions, experience, knowledge and announcements. The most interesting posts will be presented to the broad audience of Link to Poland on the official website. Join us: Polonia 2.0

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Our parents want the best for us; I would not dare to question that. Often, they would decide to emigrate, unequivocally for our sake, knowing the difficulties awaiting them abroad such as learning a new language, finding a job within their field of expertise and of course integrating. However…

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