Despite increasing salaries and decreasing unemployment and poverty, four of the EU's poorest regions are located in Poland and it remains a country of contrasts, still affected by socio-economic disparities and inequalities. While many cities have significantly developed in recent years, attracting foreign companies and investors, many regions are lagging behind. It is expected to take Poland 14 more years to reach the EU average level of remuneration. Many of Poland's 38 million citizens have not benefited from the transformation - as many as 40% face scarcity. Pollution in Poland is the worst in the EU, according to the European Air Quality Index - over 80% of Poles have been exposed to PM10 levels above the EU standards. Pollution is linked to 45,000 premature deaths per year in Poland, according to WHO.
Counteracting unemployment through job creation and improving employability (e.g by retraining, activising and therapy or coaching).
Supporting programmes and organisations that counteract poverty and support the homeless through counselling, reintegration, skills development, providing clothing and meals distribution.
Preparing cities and communities to the effects of climate change, in particular extreme floods and droughts. Working towards improvement of air quality and elimination of smog.
Addressing intolerance, discrimination (religious, cultural, gender), disrimination-based violence and counteracting exclusion of people with different cultural and religious needs.
Supporting environmental protection and preservation of biodiversity.
Addressing digital exclusion and increasing access to new technologies for socially excluded groups.
Training programmes, health education campaigns and activities aimed to ensure seniors mantain an active role in the society, as well as protecting the elderly, especially those lonely, poor and sick
Helping children from vulnerable backgrounds, including providing financial support to orphanages. Scholarships and grants for talented students, including support towards access to top universities worldwide.
Supporting women's rights and helping women and children victims of domestic violence and abuse, e.g. through counselling, shelters, helplines and educational campaigns.
Supporting innovation, research and new technologies, including support for start-ups.
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