The Civic Club Foundation was founded in December 1998 by people connected to the Polish Democratic Movement „Solidarity". We are an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization. The Foundation's priorities are as follows:
- Dissemination and protection of human rights and freedoms, as well as civil liberties;
- Propagation of market economy and entrepreneurship;
- Promotion of European integration and development of contacts and cooperation between societies;
- Acting in the field of education, especially democracy, human rights, social policy, foreign relations and economic affairs.
We implement our statutory aims through:
- Organization of seminars, conferences, workshops and debates;
- Preparation of publications;
- Cooperation with public administration and non-governmental organizations who act in the field that corresponds with the Foundation's statutory aims.
Foundation's key programs:
Liberal Academy - This is the flagship project of the Foundation. Run since 2002, it has been an extremely valuable platform for discussion, exchange of ideas and source of knowledge. Over 130 young European liberal leaders have participated in the Academy so far. Each year we pick the most up-to-date title for the main topic of the event; it reflects the mainstream discussion which is taking place in Europe and on the world arena. The Academy provides liberals with the opportunity to discuss about relevant issues and create their own standpoints in accordance with the liberal values they represent.
Direction Europe - A program connected to disseminate knowledge about the EU and to find common solutions regarding Polish foreign policy by academic circles and non - governmental organizations.
Liberal Institute - Aims to elaborate on up-to-date solutions for problems in education and health policies.
Democracy Without Women is Half a Democracy - A program dedicated to disseminate, propagate and protect the equal rights of men and women.
Most recent publications:
- "The Future of the European Union. Publication from the 6th Liberal Academy" 2007 (ENG)
- "Modern Political Campaigning. Publication from the 4th Liberal Academy" 2005 (ENG)
- "Electoral campaign step-by-step" (In Polish)
- "Poland and the European Union. Social and Political Challenges" (In Polish)
- "Democracy Without Women is Half a Democracy" (In Polish)
Contact person: Piotr Hubert Kowalski, fundacija@klub-obywatelski.org.pl