Karolina Witeska-Chmielewska

The Foundation's mission is to support the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas  How do we carry out our mission?  Our activities include:  training and counselling for farmers, students and teachers of agricultural schools and agricultural advisors  , implementation of local development programs supporting the activity of residents and improvement of the quality of life. , publications, reports and socio-economic studies that provide a comprehensive picture and trends in the Polish countryside. , loan programs for the establishment and development of small businesses in rural areas. Who do we work for?  "Support for a wide group of beneficiaries"  Farmers, agricultural advisors, students and teachers of agricultural schools. , scientists, representatives of local governments and administration, local NGOs. , Rural communities looking for innovative solutions. , Entrepreneurs from rural areas and small towns Activity indicators  "Our performance in numbers (last 5 years)"  1220 trained farmers. , 1910 students participating in educational projects. , 1456 trained agricultural advisors. , 11 publications and reports. , 117 loans granted in 2024, and 1371 in 2019-2024 , 1861 participants of on-line trainings and webinars Benefits of working with FDPA  "Why is it worth working with us?"  1. Extensive network:  We have developed relationships with the administration at the central, regional and local levels, which have a key impact on shaping national and regional policies. Our partnerships open the door to effective cooperation and the implementation of ambitious projects.  2. Nationwide coverage:  Thanks to our network of contacts, we are able to engage significant groups of farmers, agricultural advisors and students of agricultural schools, which allows us to implement projects with a wide range and real impact on rural communities.  3. Top-Level Experts:  For years, we have been cooperating with recognized experts in key areas for agriculture and the environment, which guarantees the highest quality of the activities carried out.  4. Long-term effects:  Our projects contribute to improving the quality of life in rural areas and support sustainable development, bringing benefits that have been visible for years.  5. Wide range of topics:  We carry out projects covering various areas, such as:  Environmental and biodiversity protection  , organic and sustainable agriculture, , rural development; , education and improvement of professional qualifications, , technological innovations in agriculture, 6. Effectiveness Guarantee:  We have many years of experience in the implementation of nationwide information and educational campaigns, which not only achieve the assumed indicators, but also really change the face of Polish agriculture.  With us you will achieve more – we act effectively, professionally and with passion! Together, we can create projects that bring real change and build a better future for rural residents.   How can we work together?  We invite organizations and institutions that share our mission of supporting the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas to cooperate with us. Together, we can implement projects that bring real benefits to rural communities, farmers, entrepreneurs and local communities.  Organization of educational events We organize trainings, workshops and conferences that raise environmental awareness, promote sustainable agriculture and provide practical knowledge for farmers and rural residents.  Creating publications and training materials We are involved in the development of guides, reports, educational games and multimedia teaching materials. We support teachers and students of agricultural schools by preparing modern educational materials that inspire sustainable development. (link to educational materials)  Partnerships within EU projects We are open to partnerships in international and national projects co-financed by the European Union.  We have experience in implementing projects under programs such as Horizon Europe or Life.  Cooperation with us is an opportunity to develop joint initiatives and build a network of international contacts.