There is no democracy without reliable information.
ORION Community Organization
Polish NGO established in 2014
We believe that there has never been a more crucial time to educate the public.
We operate through extensive public education initiatives aimed at raising social awareness and inspiring change.
Our mission focuses on actively responding to and counteracting negative phenomena such as violence, discrimination, human rights violations, environmental degradation, and noise pollution. We also help and support individuals experiencing violence and those affected by harmful noise exposure. Additionally, we assist people with special needs, including disabled war refugees from Ukraine.
Our mission focuses on actively responding to and counteracting negative phenomena such as violence, discrimination, human rights violations, environmental degradation, and noise pollution. We also help and support individuals experiencing violence and those affected by harmful noise exposure. Additionally, we assist people with special needs, including disabled war refugees from Ukraine.
Our Foundation was established in 2014 and has been operating continuously since then.
From the beginning, we have operated as a nonprofit. Since 2019, we have been a Public Benefit Organization (OPP). This status is granted in Poland to nonprofit organizations that meet rigorous criteria for financial transparency and social mission.
This status not only entitles us to receive 1.5% of the personal income tax, which supports our projects, but also assures our donors and partners that we operate responsibly and in accordance with the highest ethical standards. The OPP status is a confirmation that our activities are regularly monitored and audited, ensuring transparency in all our operations.
Meet some our past and current projects.
As part of our initiatives, we run social campaigns and use social marketing techniques to effectively promote positive attitudes and behaviors. We also create a wide range of educational materials—from articles and studies to podcasts, and video materials and films for the YouTube platform.
Our activities target various age and social groups, enabling us to reach a diverse audience with our message.
Our activities target various age and social groups, enabling us to reach a diverse audience with our message.
VIOLENCE
SOCIAL CAMPAIGN
The Invisible Hand of Violence
Social-information campaign to raise awareness of psychological violence perpetrated against children and adolescents.
VIOLENCE
SOCIAL CAMPAIGN
#yougotsupport
Free legal assistance to women experiencing violence, combined with an information campaign on the situation of women around the world.
NOISE POLLUTION
SOCIAL CAMPAIGN
Much noise about noise
An information and education campaign to increase knowledge and awareness related to the harmfulness of noise - from both a health and social perspective.
NOISE POLLUTION
EDUCATION
Seminar "Contexts of noise"
A research and education initiative to raise public awareness of acoustic ecology and the impact of noise on everyday life.
SOCIETY
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
PODCAST
"Talks from Orion" podcast
A podcast in which, based on interviews, we address socially relevant topics - such as human rights, violence, noise and other important topics.
SOCIETY
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
YOUTUBE
Faces of multicultural Wroclaw
A series showing Wroclaw through the prism of its multiculturalism and how to build a friendly, open public space and the city.
SOUND
EDUCATION
YOUTUBE
Radio plays / sound theaters
We produce educational radio dramas aimed at promoting inclusivity, multiculturalism and general social education.
SOUND
DISABILITY
YOUTUBE
ASMR Poland / sound walks
The project contributes to preserving the acoustic attractiveness of tourist sites, the natural environment, urban and rural regions.
SOCIETY
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
DISABILITY
Aid Across Borders
We carry out tasks for people from Ukraine who are in Poland and have refugee status and Ukrainian disability certification of the first or second group.
Meet our main team .
Our permanent team consists of 4 people, however we cooperate with a number of experts in project management, law, with experience in working with people with experience of violence, human rights, refugees and disabilities - depending on the activities we undertake and the nature of the project.
Alan Grinde
CEO
Founder of our organization. A community activist for more than 30 years, he is mainly involved in public education.
Anna Sugalska
Foundation Council
Master's degree in economics related to local government. Completed courses such as EY Academy of Business "Effective Project Management".
Anna Bielewicz
Foundation Council
Graduate of Collage William and Mary (LLM) in the United States, Fulbright scholar under the Ron Brown Fellowship program.
Alexandra Sokół
Editor of educational content
Holds a master's degree in English from the Faculty of Humanities at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun.
Let's get started on new project together
We are eager to collaborate with like-minded organizations and partners who are passionate about making a significant impact. By joining forces, we can leverage our foundation’s experience and capabilities to drive transformative change. Let’s unite our efforts and expertise to create a better world together – reach out today and explore how we can initiate impactful projects!
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