KLON/JAWOR ASSOCIATION
Klon/Jawor Association is a non-governmental organisation that
supports the Polish voluntary sector by collecting and disseminating information. As Klon/Jawor
Association is dedicated to the values of an open, creative, self-organising society, we believe
information and knowledge to be empowering. We further our aim by developing the Information System
for Polish NGOs and providing organisations with modern communication tools.
Klon/Jawor Association:
• runs the Information System for Polish NGOs
• maintains the biggest database of NGOs and civil institutions in Poland
• provides individuals with information on their civil rights and social privileges
• conducts research on non-profit organisations, volunteering and philanthropy in Poland
THE INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR POLISH NGOs
THE PORTAL www.ngo.pl
• free of charge, constantly updated source of
information for and about Polish non-profit organisations
• open communication platform allowing people to discuss and add information
www.ngo.pl
offers to Polish NGOs:
• news and announcement service for and on NGOs
• regional and thematic services on socially important issues: Law, Social Assistance, EU
Structural Funds
• the monthly "gazeta.ngo.pl" - printed version of the portal's most significant
news, developments and reports
THE DATABASES
A database of non-governmental organisations and institutions, unique in Poland:
• contains information about over 70,000 organisations and institutions
• provides information and addresses free of charge
• is searchable and constantly updated
THE BROCHURES
Publications that provide up to date information on legal regulations, essential for NGOs:
• "Worth Knowing More" which contains information on law and managing an organisation
• "Know Your Rights" which contains information on civil rights and Polish social
care
INFORMATORIUM AND INFOLINE
A reference centre to which one can come, phone or write and get information or advice free of
charge. Experts at the Informatorium
• answer questions on establishing an organisation or starting up civic activity
• give legal or financial advice
• distribute the brochures
OUR PARTNERS
Who supports us
Klon/Jawor's activities are supported by the Polish-American Freedom Foundation, the Stefan
Batory Foundation, the Charles Steward Mott Foundation and through European Union funds.
