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Project Overview

The “Women4Women” project (August 2024 – July 2025) was implemented by the Danaker Association under the European Solidarity Corps. The project aimed to empower young migrant women in Poland by creating safe spaces for dialogue, learning, and solidarity. Over 12 months, the project team organized interactive sessions, workshops, and community events addressing key issues such as identity, mental health, gender equality, leadership, and financial literacy.

Programme
European Solidarity Corps – Solidarity Projects (ESC30-SOL)
Duration
August 2024 – July 2025
Coordinated by
Stowarzyszenie Danaker – Diaspora of Women from Kyrgyzstan in Poland

  • Providing safe and supportive spaces for open dialogue

  • Promoting mental health, leadership, and resilience

  • Enhancing practical skills such as financial literacy and communication

  • Fostering solidarity, understanding, and active citizenship in diverse communities

Objectives

The main goal of the Women4Women project was to strengthen the empowerment, inclusion, and participation of young migrant women (aged 18–35) by:

Activities

Key Partners and Experts

The project was implemented with the supportand cooperation of with other organizations, including IOM Poland and Dunaj Dialogue Institute.
The Group Therapy Workshop was conducted by Aleksandra Passendorfer, Art Therapist and member of the MHPSS Programme at IOM Poland. 

All public dialogue sessions were facilitated by Aitolgon Boronbaeva, certified by OSCE/ODIHR and the Nansen Center for Peace and Dialogue in facilitating public dialogues on migration and community relations.

Results and Impact

  • 14 activities organized (9 dialogue sessions, 5 workshops/events)

  • Over 100 participants engaged

  • Strengthened solidarity and communication among migrant women

  • Developed booklet of migration stories

  • Cooperation with IOM Poland and other NGOs

  • Youthpass certificates issued to project team members recognizing learning outcomes and competences gained

“This project gave me confidence to share my story and connect with other women who understand my journey.”

Public Dialogue Session, Participant

“Through Women4Women, we created spaces where young migrant women could feel seen, heard, and empowered.”

Aitolgon Boronbaeva, Facilitator

Funding Acknowledgement

This project was funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps programme (ESC30-SOL). Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. The European Union cannot be held responsible for them.