Friends of Children’s Home No. 16 in Warsaw

We are the Association of Friends of Children's Home No. 16 in Warsaw. Our purpose is to create a warm, safe and joyful space for children who — for many different reasons — cannot grow up in their own families.

Our work rests on a deep conviction that every child deserves love, care and the chance to develop in an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding.

Day to day we support Children's Home No. 16 — not only by organising different forms of material help, but above all through activities aimed at improving the quality of life and the mental well-being of the children.

We deeply believe that every child deserves a chance — the chance to feel loved, safe and accepted as a member of the community. Every gift and every act of support helps us continue and grow our work.

The Association's purpose is to support the development and well-being of the residents of Children's Home No. 16 in Warsaw through initiatives that nurture both their school and out-of-school growth. We provide care and upbringing conditions that guarantee a dignified and safe environment.

We promote social attitudes rooted in solidarity and commitment, we organise material and logistical help for the children, and we support partnerships with everyone who wishes to contribute to the Association's mission.

Thanks to people of good will we have changed the lives of the residents of Children's Home No. 16. We have created colourful, magical spaces, organised fairytale celebrations and unforgettable trips.

Every year, on a sunny summer day, we run the picnic “One day in fairyland” — an event that lets every child feel like the hero of their own story.

Ahead of us: more rooms to paint in “Słoneczna Kraina”, winter camps, summer holidays full of adventure, and the day-to-day care and psychological support of our children.

The first stage is behind us — eight painted rooms, a play room with a climbing wall, a ball pit, a cave. Still ahead: more rooms, the long attic corridor, and the specialists' rooms.

Every gift brings us closer to the finish line. So far more than 265 donors have supported the fundraiser — thanks to you we have raised 40,870 PLN out of 60,000 PLN.

Since 2021 the “Give a ray of sunshine for Słoneczna Kraina” fundraiser has been transforming Children's Home No. 16 into a fairytale land.

40,870 PLN raised · 265+ donors · 8 painted rooms.

Goal — 60,000 PLN. 19,130 PLN still needed to close the next stage.

Together we are changing the lives of the youngest. Without our donors and partners none of these projects would exist.

Fundacja PWPW / Dives Med / Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Wodociągów i Kanalizacji w m.st. Warszawie S.A. / Inter Europol Spółka Akcyjna / Fundacja Santander Bank Polska S.A. / Schneider Electric Polska Sp. z o.o.

Ms Agnieszka Sadowska and Ms Larysa Stegienko — their work and commitment are a priceless support to the Association in accounting and legal matters.

I remember the first time I walked into a new room in “Słoneczna Kraina”. The walls were warm, as if someone had painted the sun on them. For the first time I felt that this was really my home.

Trips to the mountains, summers by the sea, picnics in the garden — they aren't just games. They are places where we learn that you can feel safe and be liked just for who you are.

Every person who donates gives us something more than a present. They give us a home.

Every form of support matters. You can choose a bank transfer, the online fundraiser, or donate 1.5% of your income tax — all the details are below.

ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS OF CHILDREN'S HOME NO. 16 IN WARSAW

PKO Bank Polski SA · BIC/Swift: BPKOPLPW

IBAN: PL 23 1020 4900 0000 8002 3387 7134

Support the “Give a ray of sunshine for Słoneczna Kraina” project:

zrzutka.pl/mdpus7

Thanks to the kindness of Fundacja Santander we can accept 1.5% tax donations.

KRS 0000120807 · Detailed purpose: 1.5% Dom Dziecka nr 16 w Warszawie

Dear Friends, from the bottom of our hearts we want to thank you for your incredible support and commitment to the Association's work.

It is thanks to your generosity, goodwill and dedication that we can stand beside the children every day, giving them smiles, hope and a better future.

Your presence and your help are priceless to us. Together we form a community that gives children a sense of safety and love.