The main objective of the project is to strengthen the stability, resilience and professionalism of 43 non-governmental organisations through the implementation of mentored educational and development pathways, measured by an increase in individual and organisational competencies, as well as the effective and timely implementation of the grants received. The ‘Roots of Tomorrow’ educational and development programme is a comprehensive support package, combining grants for institutional development, education and monitoring throughout the change process, tailored to the needs of each organisation. It is a systemic laboratory for institutional change, the results of which may serve as a model for future editions of the programme.
The programme is designed as a strategic partnership established by the PKO Bank Polski Foundation and the Information Society Development Foundation (ISDF).
KEY DATA:
- Project budget: 1,197,640 PLN
- Implementation period: 1 April 2026 – 30 September 2027
- Scope: nationwide
- Funding: Project funded by the PKO Bank Polski Foundation
PLANNED ACTIVITIES:
- Stage 1. Tutors and the ISDF team carry out a needs assessment for each organisation, including through a series of
one-to-one meetings, supplemented by a strategic questionnaire. - Stage 2. Based on the data collected, a programme is drawn up comprising approximately 10 face-to-face training sessions and approximately 20 online training sessions and webinars (the exact number of training sessions will be determined on the basis of the needs assessment – E1).
- Stage 3. Each organisation draws up an individual work plan, making use of the training programme. The plan includes:
– support: compulsory – strategic training, monitoring, substantive and financial-legal consultations, strategic and thematic mentoring for the organisation, and support groups for leaders;
– optional – approx. 3 face-to-face training sessions and 8–10 online webinars;
– optional – including learning circles, tutoring on international cooperation, study visits and job shadowing. - Stage 4. Organisations implement their plans: they take part in selected training courses and educational initiatives, and benefit from individual and group support.
- Stage 5. Support and monitoring are carried out in parallel: including formal and legal consultations, and the assessment of substantive reports.