Are you looking for a partner in Poland for a joint project? Join the Polish-Armenian NGO Matchmaking event!

Is your organization planning to expand its international cooperation? Do you plan projects with a partner from Poland but don’t know where to start? Join a unique series of networking workshops designed to help you turn an idea into a real-fledged project!

Poland is a country that has undergone extensive political, administrative, social, and educational reforms. Alongside its many successes, this process has yielded valuable lessons from its setbacks, which the NGO activist are eager to share internationally. At the same time, Polish organizations are keen to connect with Armenian partners, recognizing the inspiring source of new ideas and unique perspectives for joint initiatives.

Why should you apply?

Instead of boring lectures, we offer a concrete process from introduction to partnership, divided into 3 steps:

• Meeting 1 (Getting to know each other): You will learn how the NGO sector works in Poland, present your own organization, and meet Polish counterparts.
• Meeting 2 (Building relationships): You will participate in meetings with potential partners to get to know each other better and begin the planning phase.
• Meeting 3 (The Project): Together with your new partner, you will prepare the outline of your first project under the guidance of experts.

 

Workshop Schedule (online):

• Meeting 1: May 5, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CET
• Meeting 2: May 25, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CET
• Meeting 3: June 8, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CET

 

How will you benefit?

• Direct contacts with NGO leaders from Poland.
• A ready-to-use project outline developed during the workshops.
• An overview of funding opportunities supporting international cooperation.
• Support in overcoming cultural and communication barriers.

 

Who are we looking for?

Armenian non-governmental organizations (associations, foundations) that are open to international cooperation, regardless of their level of experience. What matters is a willingness to take action and a readiness to communicate in English (basic linguistic support will be provided).

How to apply?

Fill out the application form by April 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Link: https://dzialamy.fed.org.pl/warsztaty/12/warsztat

Selected participants will be announced by April 28, 2026.

Contact person for Armenian participants: Anush Mkrtchyan 

Don’t wait! Find a partner with whom you can change a piece of the world.

 

The RITA – Region in transition program is an initiative of the Polish-American Freedom Foundation (PAFF), implemented by the Education for Democracy Foundation (EDF). The program aims to support democratic and systemic transitions in the countries of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia by sharing Polish expertise in these fields. Furthermore, it seeks to play a role in developing new leaders and elites capable of driving progress toward democracy, a market economy, and a vibrant civil society.