At BrainGreen, we believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a dignified life, and a chance for a new beginning. Regardless of their origin or history, we stand shoulder to shoulder with those forced to leave their homes or facing difficult circumstances. Our mission is to support individuals with refugee and migration backgrounds in building a new life – with dignity, independence, and hope, both in Poland and in other regions of the world.
How can we help you?
Our support in your new reality
We understand that starting anew in a foreign country or experiencing difficult times presents many challenges. That’s why we offer comprehensive support tailored to your needs, to help you adapt and thrive.
Psychological and legal support counseling services: Therapy and crisis intervention for individuals and families to help cope with stress, trauma, and difficult experiences.
Legal aid: Support with residency legalization, employment law, contract management, and other official formalities, thanks to our partnership with a prestigious law firm.
Skills development and career advancement
Language courses: Polish and English lessons at various proficiency levels – essential for daily communication and integration.
Computer literacy classes: We help bridge the digital divide and equip you with necessary skills for today’s job market.
Vocational training: We support you in gaining job-ready skills to pursue employment in Poland or continue your professional career.
Coworking spaces: Free access to workstations equipped with computers, printers, and office supplies, so you can learn and work in a comfortable environment.
Career counseling: Assistance with CV preparation, job searching, and successful job placement through our employer database.
Small business support: Guidance on starting your own business, including assistance with documentation, legal advice, and acquiring essential tools.
Support for children and youth:
Education and integration
We create a safe and supportive environment for the youngest among us, so they can continue their education and find their place in a new setting:
Education:
Language learning: Polish and English courses.
Tutoring services: Personalized support in school subjects.
Remote learning: Equipped spaces with laptops and headphones to continue education under their home country’s curriculum.
Integration:
After-school center: A safe place for learning and play after school.
Thematic activities: Art, music, and integrative group sessions that help build new friendships and foster creativity.
Youth discussion club: A space for open dialogue and cultural exchange.
Psychological support: Group and individual therapy.
Library: Access to educational resources and literature.
Humanitarian assistance and daily support
Accommodation support: Assistance in finding safe housing for individuals and families.
Material aid: Distribution of clothing, hygiene supplies, and essential basic necessities.
Addiction therapy: Support programs for those affected by substance abuse.
Support for people with disabilities: Personalized programs addressing accessibility and independence.
Daily support: Accompanying individuals during hospital visits, official formalities, and legal processes. Supporting cancer patients, those with disabilities, and individuals experiencing severe psychological distress.
Economic empowerment through handicrafts
We support individuals with significantly limited opportunities for full-time employment – due to age, disability, or the need to care for a child or person with a disability. Many of our beneficiaries are talented artisans. We:
Provide raw materials for crafting handmade goods.
Facilitate free sales spaces through partnerships with Grand Bazar, Elektrownia Powiśle, and Wolskie Centrum Kultury.
Conduct workshops on handicrafts, online sales, and social media management.
This initiative not only generates supplementary income but also offers therapeutic value and fosters a sense of purpose.
Our actions and achievements: global scale assistance
Since the beginning of intensified humanitarian crises, the BrainGreen Foundation has continuously provided aid to those in need. Our initiatives respond to the diverse needs of children, youth, and adults affected by conflicts, forced migration, and difficult life situations, operating both in Poland and in other regions of the world.
To date, over 18,000 individuals have benefited from the various forms of assistance we provide.
Crisis response and humanitarian aid
We act quickly and effectively in extreme situations, providing support where it is most needed:
Psychological counseling: Specialized support for victims of conflicts and crises, provided by experienced psychologists.
Medical assistance: Supplying essential equipment to hospitals, such as a high-capacity power generator to the hospital in Fastiv, Ukraine.
Evacuation coordination: In November 2022, we evacuated 174 individuals from Zaporizhzhia, arranging transport, housing, and essential supplies.
Humanitarian deliveries: Providing over four tons of food, medical supplies, and clothing to conflict zones. We also sent equipment for soldiers, for example, over 200 pairs of boots to the front lines in Ukraine in April 2023.
Global outreach: Following the tragic events in Turkey in February 2023, we delivered disinfectants, bandages, and material aid to affected areas.
Our results speak for themselves:
children have successfully completed Polish language courses.
children engaged in remote learning under their home country’s system.
children participated in integrative educational activities.
adults have completed Polish courses.
individuals secured jobs or started businesses.
individuals utilized our workspaces.
