Social Innovation
Social Innovation is one of the most important priorities of the Cooperation Fund Foundation. Currently, the Foundation implements a system project “Integrated support system for social economy” and “Innovative social economy in the subregion of Ostrołęka” and “innovative support system for social economy on the southern Mazowsze”.
Genesis
Experience in this area has been acquired during the implementation of numerous programs and projects, including in 2004-2008, when as an implementing institution EQUAL Community Initiative Programme, the topic D (Strengthening the social economy <the third sector>, especially the services for local communities and improving the quality of jobs).
In 2007-2009 Cooperation Fund implemented two System projects titled “Promoting the social economy in Poland on the basis of experience EQUAL” and “Promoting the social economy in rural areas”.
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News within this area
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Training for Test Version Model Experts has started!
We’ve already completed the first training session, which took place in Rzeszów, Lublin, Kielce, Warsaw, Wrocław, and Olsztyn. Our 60 experts are being…
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Raport „Overview of social impact investment in Poland”
As part of the Social Impact Vouchers project, a report was developed analyzing social impact investing in Poland, i.e. investment strategies involving the…
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Raport „Overview of long-term unemployment in Poland”
As part of the Social Impact Vouchers project, a report on long-term unemployment in Poland was prepared, identifying groups of unemployed people who…
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Innovation Sharing Approach Pilot Program
Work has begun on the Innovation Sharing Approach pilot program, which is being implemented in Poland as part of the Social(i)Makers project.
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Hackathon Ethical Fashion – Social(i)Makers
The Ethical Fashion Hackathon, dedicated to developing social innovations for the fashion industry, took place on July 8 and 9, 2019. The event…
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Social economy – a new chapter in Mazovia
On Friday, July 5th, the Cooperation Fund Foundation signed three new agreements with the Masovian Voivodeship, represented by the Masovian Centre for Social…
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The fourth meeting of the Social(i)Makers project partners
The fourth meeting of the international Social(i)Makers project took place from June 24-26, 2019. This time, the project partners, including the Social Innovation…
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World Cafe Workshops – Social(i)Makers
What are social innovations and who are they aimed at? What are the barriers to their development in Poland? How can they be…
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mOWES with quality certificate!
We are pleased to announce that, by decision of the Minister of Family, Labor and Social Policy, the Masovian Social Economy Support Center…
Announcemenets
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The Foundation is looking for an Innovation and Research Specialist
Position: Innovation and Research Specialist Working hours: 0.5 – 1.0 full-time Form of employment: employment contract Salary: PLN 6,000 – 8,000 gross Job description: A person interested in the functioning of local government and innovative methods of implementing public policy at the local level, with basic competences and experience in the following areas: innovative activities/implementation…
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Communication Specialist – Innovation Promoter
Since 2020, our Foundation has been running the Silesian Innovation Space social innovation incubator https://slaska.miejscennowacji.pl/otwiera się w nowe karta . We work using service design and seek out the best ideas from Silesian residents, which we want to further disseminate. We are currently looking for the last member of our team working in our Warsaw…
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We are looking for a SPECIALIST FOR RESEARCH AND TESTING QUALITY in the “Silesian Innovation Space” project
The Cooperation Fund Foundation is looking for an employee for the position of SPECIALIST/SPECIALIST FOR RESEARCH AND TESTING QUALITY in the "Silesian Innovation Space" project. Reference number: 2/BZP/IIS/2022 Place of work : Warsaw, Górnośląska Street 4a (hybrid work) Required experience and qualifications: higher education in social sciences, sociology preferred at least 5 years of professional…
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We are looking for a person for the position of Innovation Promoter
The Cooperation Fund Foundation is looking for an Innovation Promoter in connection with the implementation of the Silesian Innovation Space project. Who are we looking for: We're looking for someone to support our team in developing and disseminating the innovative solutions developed in the project. We're looking for someone with experience in implementing or advocating…
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We invite you to submit offers for the service of acquiring employers and recruiting candidates as part of the Social Impact Vouchers project.
The subject of the order consists of the following parts: Part 1: Finding employers who will employ 7 candidates who are participants in the work.Her program in positions that use digital competences. Part 2: Recruitment of candidates for the work.Her program for employers acquired under Part 1 of the Order. Source of financing: The “Social…


