MISSION AND VALUES

Our mission

To create a space where every person — regardless of country of origin, language, religion, or skin color — feels equal, protected, and valued.

We support migrants in adapting to Polish society, gaining access to education, employment, and social assistance, while preserving their own identity and cultural traditions.

The “Strategy for Migrant Integration” Foundation brings people and initiatives together to build a shared future based on mutual respect, solidarity, and humanity.

Values:

Equality – all people have equal dignity and the right to develop themselves, regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, or social status.

Openness – we believe in the power of dialogue and in cultural diversity as a source of enrichment for society.

Support – we provide help where it is needed most, so that everyone can feel safe and stable.

Solidarity – together with migrants, local communities, and partners, we build a society based on trust and mutual understanding.

Humanity – at the heart of everything we do is the human being and their needs.

HISTORY OF CREATION

Our story

We are a team of people who once came to Poland ourselves and had to start life from scratch. We went through every stage of adaptation — from endless queues in public offices to searching for employment, housing, and schools for our children. We made mistakes, learned from them, and eventually understood how to make this path easier for others.

This experience became the foundation for creating the “Strategy for Migrant Integration” Foundation. We know the challenges that foreigners face in Poland, and we understand how important it is to have someone nearby who has already walked this path and is ready to help.

Each of the founders of our Foundation is an expert in their field — from law and communications to education and business. We have combined our knowledge and experience to help others not only avoid mistakes but also build a stable and confident future in a new country.

We are open to sharing our experience, providing support, and inspiring others, because our main goal is to make life for migrants in Poland easier, safer, and more dignified.

Foundation team

Support you can count on

Yaroslav Lanetskyi

An active civic and political leader with many years of experience in community development, communications, and social reforms.

He began his work in Ukraine, participating in decentralization processes, anti-corruption initiatives, and youth rights advocacy.

Today, he focuses on supporting foreigners in Poland, helping them navigate adaptation and integration processes.

Thanks to his own experience of relocating and deeply integrating into Polish society, he understands the needs of migrants and strives to make their journey easier and safer.

At the “Strategy for Migrant Integration” Foundation, he is responsible for the organization’s strategic development, partnerships, and the legal-administrative area, helping migrants overcome bureaucratic barriers.

Volodymyr Streltsov

An expert in public administration and integration processes.

He holds a PhD in public administration and is a professor at the Pomeranian Academy in Słupsk, with many years of experience as a lecturer and researcher in public administration, European integration, and security.

He has collaborated with government bodies, local authorities, businesses, and international donors in both Ukraine and Poland.

Author of numerous academic publications and Jean Monnet international projects focused on the development of civil society and European integration processes.

At the “Strategy for Migrant Integration” Foundation, he is responsible for expertise in public administration, analytics, and the development of strategic directions, helping to build effective mechanisms for the adaptation and integration of foreigners into Polish society.

Olena Kobzar

An expert in digital marketing, educational products, and communications.

She has over 10 years of experience in digital marketing and promoting educational projects.

For the past three years, she has been actively supporting children who lost access to education in Ukraine due to war and forced migration — organizing remote learning and ensuring access to a high-quality Ukrainian school curriculum.

Olena is a speaker at marketing conferences and also organizes psychological workshops for adults and teenagers. She believes in the power of education, support, and communities that change lives.

Her most cherished project in life is being a mother to two wonderful daughters.

Yulia Lanetska

Co-founder and expert in administrative processes and migrant adaptation.

She has over 10 years of experience in the medical field, more than 5 of which were dedicated to leadership and administrative positions in healthcare.

In recent years, Yulia has been actively addressing bureaucratic issues, advising and supporting foreigners in the process of legalizing their stay in Poland, and helping them adapt and feel more confident in their new environment.

At the “Strategy for Migrant Integration” Foundation, she is responsible for the administrative area and provides practical support to migrants in overcoming bureaucratic barriers.

Anna Diekhtiar

Event manager, coordinator, and Polish language teacher.

Anna has many years of experience in the nonprofit sector and social initiatives. In Ukraine, she worked with various nonprofit organizations, including UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency), supporting vulnerable populations.

She has organized dozens of social and cultural events, served as a host for celebrations, worked as an event manager, volunteer coordinator, and team leader. She possesses strong skills in personnel management, event organization, and communication with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Today, Anna is part of the SIM Foundation team, where she teaches Polish to children and helps them not only learn a new language but also adapt to the Polish environment through trust, play, and learning. Her energy, sensitivity to the needs of others, and professionalism make her an invaluable member of our team.

Kateryna Kryukova

Polish as a foreign language teacher, communications specialist, and cultural activist.

She graduated from the Faculty of Philology at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and the Warsaw School of Management.

She teaches Polish to foreigners and works as a communications manager in a Polish corporation.

She is a participant in the International Parliamentary Internship Program at the Chancellery of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland.

She is also a member of the group “Korali,” which promotes Ukrainian folk songs in Poland and beyond.

Empowering our community

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We value every initiative, collaboration, and willingness to take action. You can become part of our community in several ways: