INISE presents at a conference in Ethiopia
On 28 – 31 January, representatives of INISE: Baiba Dhidha Mjidho, Magdalena Chwarscianek and Ewa Sadowska took part in a conference on the Milenium Development Goes and Africa’s development organised by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy ( ICD ) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The conference focused on detailed analises of the geo-political, economic and social […]
Barka NL- Study visit of Emile Loua- a priest from Guinea in Africa
On the 27th of November Barka NL in Utrecht hosted an African priest- Emile, who spent a day with Barka team in Utrecht, visited the Social Economy Centre and in the evening Emile had a meeting with Barka leaders. Emile is working in Guinea and is interested in development projects for the communities there.
Cooperatives and work integration of disadvantaged persons – conference in Brussels
On the 25th of November 2013 CECOP-CICOPA ( European Confederation of Worker Cooperatives, Social Cooperatives and Social Participative Enterprises) organised a conference on cooperatives and work integration of disadvantaged persons. The representative of Barka Foundation took part in that event. Luca Jahier, from the European Economic and Social Committee opened the conference and the European […]
Barka helps people to find their way home again
Arnhem – Barka Foundation Netherlands is active again since this month in Arnhem. The foundation helps homeless people from Central and Eastern Europe to return to their own countries. According to the municipality the approach of Barka is successful. In one year alone 28 people were helped to return home.
Barka Employment Initiative
Our employment initiative focuses on work with homeless and vulnerable migrants towards finding a sustainable employment. Since May 2012, nearly 30 persons started employment that enabled them to move out of dependency on homeless services.
Barka wins the EAPN Award
Barka Foundation and Stichting Barka NL have been awarded EAPN 2013 ( European Anti Poverty Network) Award For Transnational Inspiration and Learning in The Fight Against Poverty And Social Exclusion.
Wielkopolska Solidarity Economy Centre named after Cyryl Ratajski – report from the opening event
Local initiatives can be a great example of promoting and supporting social entrepreneurship and more socialized economy in Europe – which the opening ceremony of Wielkopolska Solidarity Economy Centre (WSEC) named after Cyryl Ratajski (president of the city of Poznan in the 20ties and 30ties) in Poznan proved.
Our current work
At the beginning of August 2013 the North Frederick Street emergency hostel (where we used to meet with the homeless migrants on daily basis) became a part of regular Homeless Agency Freephone services, offering accommodation on nightly basis to all homeless persons in Dublin. Following that, we decided to broaden our outreach service to keep […]
New project leader – Krzysztof Janeczek
Since the beginning of July we are hosting a new leader. Krzysztof Janeczek, formely a roughsleeper and street drinker of six years in London. He availed of Barka residential treatment in Poland nearly four years ago. He then decided to return to London, and with the support of local Barka Social Economy Centre secured job […]
Visit of Tomasz Sadowski
On Friday, the 17th of May, we hosted a visit of Tomasz Sadowski, founder and chairperson of Barka Foundation For Mutual Help (Poland). He met with Cathriona and Sean Byrne who run a family business Blooming Baskets, as well as with Tony Lowth, Dublin entrepreneur interested in organic farming. Tomasz Sadowski explained Barka’s ethos and […]
Barka Foundation in Publication of European Commission
Please see the link to the fourth publication of European Commission (from March 2013) on social economy and social entrepreneurship. On page 27 there is an information on the Barka projects developed during the 25 years of experience of both the Barka Foundation and the Barka Network. Mentioned are the international projects initiated by Barka, […]
Interns in Barka IE
Barka IE recently hosted two internships. Our first intern was Magda Herbik who visited us from April 3rd to April 10th . Magda is a globetrotter from Poland and a graduate of international relations studies, who has spent several months on a scholarship in both China and Turkey. Our second intern who served as intern […]
Workshop about addictions ” On the other side of the mirror”
On the 12th of April CKU – Centrum Konsultacyjne Uzaleznień (Centre for Addiction Counseling) in Dublin organized a workshop about addictions. This meeting was led by the psychiatrist and addiction specialist Bohdan T. Woronowicz. As a doctor he has been treating addicts for over 30 years. During the meeting he discussed: why people get addicted, […]
Meeting with representative of COPE Galway and Polish homeless
On the 10th of April Barka IE staff had a meeting with representatives of COPE Galway Fairgeen Hostel and COPE Galway Day Center. As a result of the commitment and instant response of the Polish Consulate in Dublin the passport was processed for one of the migrants, who found himself in extreme circumstances. This will […]
Ewa Sadowska among the finalists of the contest ‘Polish Woman of the Year in the UK’
‘Polish Woman of the Year’ competition is being organised by the Congress of Polish Women in the UK. The aim of the contest is to honour the outstanding women which would inspire others with their passion and actions, making a positive difference in the world around them. Ewa Sadowska, the Chief Executive of Barka UK, […]
