Polish orphanages - tutoring for wards

At the end of 2024, according to CSO data, there were about 77,300 wards in foster care, a significant portion of them in children's homes. This figure, despite the observed decline associated with policies supporting foster families, still reflects the enormous scale of the need. Significantly, reports show that children and adolescents raised in foster care have significantly fewer educational and vocational opportunities for an equal start to adulthood, compared to their peers raised in a family home.

Omenaa Foundation is working hard to change this situation. Currently, we have 900 children in foster care under our care in 54 institutions throughout Poland, with which we cooperate. As part of our assistance, in addition to psychological support, our foundation also provides children with tutoring, trips to summer camps and vocational courses, among other things.

Tutoring

Getting an adequate education is one of the key factors in equalizing educational opportunities for children in foster care. Omenaa Foundation has provided educational support to about 80 children from eight facilities, giving them access to regular tutoring in math, Polish and English. Knowing how important it is to develop passions and interests, we expanded our program to include additional activities such as guitar lessons, acrobatics, martial arts and other forms of talent development. Rafal Brzoska Foundation grantees were also involved in the project to support the wards, acting as mentors and tutors. As a result, the children not only improved their academic performance, but also built self-esteem and gained motivation for further development.