Windmill Tree Foundation community walking together outdoors

…the worst is not that everything might change
but that everything remains the same!
-Lina Kostenko (a Ukrainian poet, journalist, writer, publisher, and former Soviet dissident)

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JOB SHADOWING

JOB SHADOWING

Last week, from 19–23 March 2026, we had the pleasure of going on a job shadowing trip to visit our partners in Italy. The Oasi Giovani Association aims to support the development and social integration of children and young people, as well as to engage various social groups.

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STOP-MOTION ANIMATION SHOW

STOP-MOTION ANIMATION SHOW

On 28 February at 12:00, the Lot cinema hosted a special screening of stop-motion animations created by young artists from across Europe and the world as part of the Erasmus+ project: “SMS – Stop. Motion. Speak”

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Great news! 🎉

Great news! 🎉

Our project "Karkonoskie Układanki - Extraordinary Mountain Expeditions" has received funding through the Ludwika and Henryk Wujc Civic Fund Competition - WSPÓŁdziałamy! 🎊

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Windmill Tree team members outdoors in the Izery Mountains region

Located in the breathtaking Izery Mountains region, our diverse team is a bland of individuals from Poland, Ukraine, Germany and Czech Republic.

Our mission

Windmill Tree team members outdoors in the Izery Mountains region
We focus on building a more inclusive and sustainable world by delivering innovative high quality non-formal education, supporting marginalized and refugee youth, and enhancing the quality of youth work, international exchange and volunteering programs.
Located in the breathtaking Izery Mountains region, our diverse team is a bland of individuals from Poland, Ukraine, Germany and Czech Republic.
Participants taking part in a Windmill Tree activity
*all the photos you see are from activities and projects we have organised
OUR ACTIVITIES
Participants collaborating during a Windmill Tree activityGroup moment from a Windmill Tree programCreative activity organized by Windmill TreeOutdoor inclusion activity with Windmill Tree participantsInternational group activity supported by Windmill Tree
Local Projects & Initiatives
  • Art, eco and social initiatives of youth in Jelenia Góra and region (Solidarity projects, happenings, charity actions ) Inclusive, mixed-ability mountain trips
International projects
  • Accreditation in Erasmus+ Youth Sector
  • Around 100 participants from Europe, Africa, South America annually;
  • Trainings and Youth exchanges; Topics: Non-formal education, Youth work,
  • Mental health, Nature, Inclusion, Creative art forms
Educational and Mental health support for Ukrainian refugee children and youth
  • Outdoor activities, including mountain trips, summer camps, and art therapy sessions.
  • Regular programs for children living in collective housing centers in rural areas (around 100 children)
International volunteering program
  • European Solidarity Corps Program
  • Hosting and coordinating international volunteers in the Sudety region (local sport clubs, schools, culture centers in rural areas)
OUR ACTIVITIES
Local activities & initiatives
  • Art, eco and social initiatives of youth in Jelenia Góra and region (Solidarity projects, happenings, charity actions );
  • Inclusive, mixed-ability mountain trips
Educational and Mental health support for Ukrainian refugee children and youth
  • Regular programs for children living in collective housing centers in rural areas (around 100 children)
  • Outdoor activities, including mountain trips, summer camps, and art therapy sessions.
International projects
  • Accreditation in Erasmus+ Youth Sector Around 100 participants from Europe, Africa, South America annually;
  • Trainings and Youth exchanges; Topics: Non-formal education, Youth work, Mental health, Nature, Inclusion, Creative art forms
International volunteering program
  • European Solidarity Corps Program
  • Hosting and coordinating international volunteers in the Sudety region (local sport clubs, schools, culture centers in rural areas)
A Bit Of Numbers...
400+
Participants from all around the world took part in our projects
20+
Projects organised
20+
International partners
400+
Participants from all around the world took part in our projects
20+
Projects organised
20+
International partners
Our Partners
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