Aktualności 2023 [EN]

"Dugnad" in Kędzierzyn-Koźle. 

Integration of residents and improvement of neighbourly relations as foundations of local development.

09.03.2023 - Seniors gained more than knowledge from these workshops

At Day Care Centre No. 5 today, everyone had a blank page... that they made themselves. During the paper-making workshop, the seniors mastered the difficult and ancient technique of creating their own ready-to-write pages. The innovative lessons were organised as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project.

Under the watchful eye of a specialist, the participants learned about paper-making methods, which they were soon able to try out in practice. The final products will serve them in many, probably equally creative, ways. They were invited to this unusual activity and to a joint meeting by the Municipal Social Welfare Centre.

08.03.2023 - Professionals and amateurs in the ultimate artistic integration

Ceramic workshops organised as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project attract even professional artists. This time the sculptor Michał Misiaszek, well known in our town, was spotted among the participants.

As always, everyone is welcome to take part in the courses – small, big, young, old, those with no experience at all, as well as professionals. The main idea of the project is integration. During the last workshop, the author of the friendly goats sculptures, well known to the locals, joined the group. This time, Michal Misiaszek switched metal for clay and his studio for a room in the Koźle Cultural Centre.

07.03.2023 - Professional support as part of Dugnad 

Senior citizens as well as representatives of the third sector and volunteers can already benefit from professional support. The offer of counsellors is wide and tailored to individual needs. Free counselling is provided as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project.

NGO representatives already benefit from free legal assistance. Soon they will also be able to use accounting services. The city also has senior citizens in mind. In addition to paralegals, health specialists will also be available. Residents over the age of 60 can benefit from the advice of a dietician and will soon be able to make an appointment with a physiotherapist.

Expert advice is organised by the Municipal Social Welfare Centre. In order to make an appointment, you must register in advance. To make an arrangement, simply call 77 483 78 79 ext. 408. The telephone helpline is open Monday to Friday from 7.00 to 15.00.

22.02.2023 - Crocheting brought generations together

Needle and thread danced at Day Care Centre No. 3. Or rather, crochet hook and yarn. Another handicraft workshop organised by the Municipal Social Welfare Centre as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project took place at the centre in the Azoty district.

This time the class took place in the knitting workshop. Under the watchful eye of the instructors, real gems that could decorate any home were created. The challenge was mainly taken up by senior citizens, but there were also some much younger participants, which fits in well with the idea of intergenerational integration.

21.02.2023 - First high school team wins entrepreneurship competition

The workshop dimension of the Social Entrepreneurship Olympiad has come to an end. The grand finale was the third and final skirmish in which the participants put their acquired knowledge and skills to the test. Now the biggest challenge lies ahead. It is time to act and try to put their projects into practice.

Young people from secondary schools in Kędzierzyn-Koźle took part in the competition. Over the past few weeks, they actively participated in numerous classes, trainings and meetings to learn about business and cooperation with local authorities. The young people were given the entrepreneurial bug by the Europa Iuvenis association as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project.

In the final round, the teams had to prepare and submit a funding application for the launch of a major community project, as well as present promotional materials and a planned social media campaign. The main test, however, was a simulated 'pitch' to a potential partner. When the results of all the competitions were counted, the winners of the Olympiad were the students of the First High School. Young people from the Second High School, the Complex of Technical and Comprehensive Schools and the Complex of Inland Navigation Schools also took part in the game.

20.02.2023 - Clay fun for the whole family

A little patience and concentration combined with a paintbrush and a pinch of talent produced amazing results. More people took part in a sculpture and ceramics workshop organised by the city's Community Centre. A great idea for a family morning.

The integration classes organised as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project continue to be very popular. For several months now, free courses have been held in the Community Centre in Kędzierzyn-Koźle under the guidance of experienced instructors. The offer also includes sensory therapy classes for children with dysfunctions.

17.02.2023 - These flowers will never wither

Passion, beauty and usefulness went hand in hand in this workshop. Guests of DCC "Wrzos" created their own bouquets under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Although made from artificial materials, they deceptively resemble real flowers.

Both senior citizens, regular visitors to Day Care Centre No. 4, and guests of all ages took part in the activities. They took their small, useful works of art home with them as a souvenir of the time they spent together integrating as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project.

15.02.2023 - Residents develop creative skills with Dugnad

The handcraft workshops organised by the Municipal Social Welfare Centre have started. The first ceramics classes at Magnolia Day Care Centre No. 2 are already behind us. More of these meetings are planned.

This is the first of many creative activities that MSWC will implement as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project. The free and unpaid workshops are intended to be intergenerational, bringing together senior citizens, young people and children, among others, at craft stands. The various day care centres will prepare their own programmes of activities for those who wish to discover and improve their artistic and useful talents.

14.02.2023 - Magical lights return to the community centre

The popularity of the recent light workshops organised as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project exceeded the organisers' expectations. Therefore, it was decided to hold it again, but this time in a slightly different, more occasional format.

The theme of this year's magical creations was Valentine's Day. The young artists used light and sand to create works of art about love. If you like this idea, you will be pleased to know that there are still places available for the sensory workshops in April. To register, call 77 480 25 57.

13.02.2023 - Young people under the wing of Europa Iuvenis

These were the preparations before the last skirmish of the 'Social Entrepreneurship Olympiad'. This time, the topics on the agenda of the young people's workshops were 'Winning allies and communication' and 'Entrepreneurship and the labour market'.

This marks the end of the third and last cycle of workshops planned within the framework of the 'Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle' project. The classes, organised by the Europa Iuvenis association, were led by Paweł Dolibóg and Artur Ośko. All seven teams from the four secondary schools participating in the Olympiad took part. In the final round, the participants competed against each other to show what they had learnt.

10.02.2023 - Discover your talent with Dugnad

It's time to discover a dormant talent and develop a new passion. Free workshops in ceramics, stained glass, needlework, handicrafts and papermaking are starting in our city. The workshops will help participants spread their wings and create real works of art.

The free courses within the project "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" are organised by the Municipal Social Welfare Centre. The programme includes a number of interesting workshops. The workshops will take place in the day care centres. The dates for February and March have already been set. There will be further information on the dates of the workshops in the near future. Due to the limited number of places, registration is mandatory.

A specific schedule and contact details for the organisers can be found in the table below.

06.02.2023 - We are all made of the same clay

The artistic workshops in the Municipal Cultural Centre in Kędzierzyn-Koźle are in full swing. The last classes of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project have now come to an end. While learning how to work with clay, the children have also learnt an important lesson about patience, calmness and, above all, integration.

Each cycle consists of two sessions. Guided by an instructor, participants learn how to make their own small works of art using clay. The workshops are mainly aimed at older children aged six and over.

Places are still available for the May workshop. To register, call 77 480 25 57. Priority is given to children with disabilities, dysfunctions and those undergoing diagnosis. However, healthy children are also welcome, as the main aim of the programme is integration.

30.01.2023 - The schedule of the Dugnad project approved

The first meeting for the coordination of the activities of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project in 2023 is over. The partners involved in its implementation agreed on a joint action plan for the next 12 months. And there is no lack of challenges.

The meeting was attended by staff from all City Hall departments and offices actively involved in the implementation of Dugnad. Representatives of the City Sports and Recreation Centre, the City Cultural Centre, the City Public Library, the City Social Welfare Centre and the Kędzierzyn-Kozielski Industrial Park were also present.

During the meeting, the activities carried out so far were summarised in detail and the schedule for the next four quarters was discussed. Artur Maruszczak, the vice president of Kedzierzyn-Kozle, presided over the meeting.

23.01.2023 - Enrol your child in a ceramics course

If you would like to take part in workshops organised by the Municipal Cultural Centre as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project, we have good news for you. There are still places available in April. This is an ideal opportunity to have fun together, as the last meetings proved.

The ceramics and sculpture classes are calming and creative, which makes them ideal for children with dysfunctions and those undergoing diagnosis. Of course, healthy children are also welcome, as the main purpose of the workshops is integration. There are two sessions per series, aimed at slightly older children (6 years and over) and their parents.

For more information, please call 77 480 25 57.

19.01.2023 - Sporty side of "Dugnad"

As part of the project "Dugnad in Kedzierzyn-Koźle" many integration activities are being carried out to bring residents together. Some of them are sports activities. There are three sections at the Municipal Sports and Recreation Center, which are attended by a total of nearly 50 children. 

Young athletes develop their passions by training in teams that were former missing from the city's offer. These include girls' soccer, bowling and canoeing training schools. At frequent classes, they develop their skills, which they will later test in scheduled competitions. The trainings are completely free of charge. All costs, including, among others, salaries for instructors or fees for sports facilities, are financed from the so-called "Norwegian funds." Everyone is welcome to participate in the classes, both fully able-bodied children and those with dysfunctions.

18.01.2023 - Pleasant workshop on a serious topic

The Municipal Public Library hosted another ecological-integrative meeting as part of the "Dugnad in Kedzierzyn-Kozle" project. The lecture "Man in times of great change" engaged the participants in many ways.

The speaker Malgorzata Szyszka addressed a lot of topics concerning the fauna and flora of our planet. Short theatrical scenes were created, addressing various ecological issues, followed by brainstorming sessions, during which solutions were collectively sought. The charges of the Occupational Therapy Workshops from Kędzierzyn-Koźle participating in the meeting completed every task with flying colours!

17.01.2023 - A fresh perspective on social issues

This was the second skirmish within the framework of the "Social Entrepreneur Olympiad." Almost 100 participants from 12 schools gathered within the walls of the 1st High School. The competition in the form of an ideathon lasted almost all day. Young people are developing their new skills to prepare them for adult life thanks to the "Dugnad in Kedzierzyn-Kozle" project.

Elementary and high school students created social projects aimed at solving important problems also existing in our city. After nearly 5 hours of preparation, they presented their ideas in front of all the attendees and the jury. The solutions proposed by the youngsters were listened to by deputy mayor Wojciech Jagiełło, director of the Municipal Cultural Center Piotr Gabrysz, director of the Municipal Sports and Recreation Center Tomasz Radłowski, manager of the Kędzierzyn-Koziel Industrial Park Tomasz Starowicz and vice-president of the XYZ Social Initiative Association Tomasz Cholewiński.

There are more trainings and meetings ahead of the teams participating in the "Social Entrepreneurial Olympics", as well as the implementation of prepared projects. Classes for young people are conducted by the "Europa Iuvenis" Association.

16.01.2023 - Darkness! I see darkness

Sometimes it's enough to turn off the light for magic to start happening. Then the magic is completed by sand, grains, seeds and everything that has a nice texture to the touch. W just had another sensory classes organized as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project.

The free workshops at the Municipal Community Center are addressed primarily to the youngest children and their parents. Through their senses toddlers get to know the world around them even better. The last meeting also produced fragrant soaps and decorative sticks. Children with disabilities and dysfunctions of various types also participate in the classes.

11.01.2023 - To immortalize nature

Another ecological workshop was held as part of the "Dugnad in Kedzierzyn-Kozle" project. This time in branch no. 5 of the Municipal Public Library wonderful plaster herbariums were created. 

How to immortalize nature, in this unusual way, participants learned from the class leaders Ewa Pietruszewska and Agnieszka Urban from "Pracownia Się Tworzy". The classes were intergenerational, attended by schoolchildren and seniors. There was a lot of work, and mess as well, but it was worth it for such great results.

10.01.2023 - Creative and joyful activities within "Dugnad"

Another edition of ceramic workshops conducted by the Municipal Cultural Center has been launched. Participants had the opportunity to acquire new skills and develop existing talents as part of the "Dugnad in Kędzierzyn-Koźle" project.

These were the first, but certainly not the last such classes in 2023, accompanied by a family and creative atmosphere. Children and young people with disabilities and dysfunctions of various types were also invited to participate.

03.01.2023 - "Dugnad" instills entrepreneurship

Another series of workshops within the framework of the "Social Entrepreneurial Olympiad" has been completed. Ambitious and active young people from our city again had the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in business. The classes were held as part of the "Dugnad in Kedzierzyn-Kozle" project, and were organized by the Europa Iuvenis association.

The second workshop cycle met the needs of the participants and was held over the course of three days. This time the trainers focused on developing new key qualifications. The young people pursued the following topics: "Action planning and fundraising" and , "Acquiring allies and communication".

The project is co-financed in 85% with The Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA) 2014 – 2021 funds, and in 15% from the state budget.

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