COUNTRY FOCUS

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.

Thematic focus areas for support:

Unemployment 

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Counteracting unemployment through job creation and improving employability (e.g by retraining, activising and therapy or coaching). 

Poverty and homelessness

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Supporting programmes and organisations that counteract poverty and support the homeless through counselling, reintegration, skills development, providing clothing and meals distribution.

Climate change and air quality

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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.

Discrimination and extremism

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Addressing intolerance, discrimination (religious, cultural, gender), disrimination-based violence and counteracting exclusion of people with different cultural and religious needs.

Environment and biodiversity

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Supporting environmental protection and preservation of biodiversity.

Digital exclusion

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Addressing digital exclusion and increasing access to new technologies for socially excluded groups.

The elderly

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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

Young children and talented youth

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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.

Women's rights and domestic violence

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Supporting women's rights and helping women and children victims of domestic violence and abuse, e.g. through counselling, shelters, helplines and educational campaigns.

Technology and Innovation

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Supporting innovation, research and new technologies, including support for start-ups.

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