About us
The MOST Association is a dynamic non-profit organisation based in Katowice, which has been working for many years for the benefit of the local and regional community. Our mission is centred on building bridges of understanding, promoting social integration, and supporting individuals facing difficult life circumstances. We believe in the power of solidarity and cooperation, which form the foundation of our activities. From the very start of our work, we have focused on a diverse range of activities and initiatives that have a real impact on the lives of people in our region. Our projects cover a wide range of activities, from education and vocational training through to social activation, supporting older people, children and young people. We organise workshops, training sessions, integration meetings, and cultural, sporting and recreational events that foster social integration and help our beneficiaries develop their passions and interests. We take pride in our achievements, which have inspired us to continue our work for many years.
We support the local community and non-governmental organisations by implementing various projects, including the „Non-Governmental Organisations Centre”, „Social Integration Centre”, „Youth Activity Centre” and „Seniors! We Act!”. These projects focus on different age groups and their needs. Thanks to the involvement of our members, volunteers and local partners, we are able to respond effectively to the changing needs of the community. Our projects not only bring individual benefits but also help to build a stronger and more integrated society. In our work, we are guided by the principles of honesty, commitment and respect for every individual. We aim to be a place where everyone can find support, understanding and opportunities for development, regardless of age, background or life circumstances. The MOST Association is not just an organisation but, above all, a community of people who strive together to build a better future for all.
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES IN 2024
The main areas of activity of the MOST Association in 2024 were: support in the field of social and professional inclusion, particularly for people with disabilities, as well as support for the revitalisation of local communities and the strengthening of non-governmental organisations. In addition, the Association continued to implement projects in the field of Just Transition and for refugees.
In 2024, the projects carried out by the MOST Association provided support to over 3,000 people.
The Association’s most important activities included:
- Organising the 30th anniversary of the MOST Association, attended by more than 200 people from over 50 NGOs,
- Operating facilities including the Social Integration Centre in Zabrze, the Katowice Centre for Non-Governmental Organisations, the Spilno-Hub Katowice, the Local Initiatives Club in Mysłowice, and the Local Centre for Integration and Social Services in Gliwice,
- The opening of two new facilities – the Social Integration Centre in Mysłowice and the Green Window of Transformation in Bytom,
- Supporting more than 300 NGOs,
- Providing assistance to over 1,000 children,
- Reaching over 18,000 people with information about our activities and engaging more than 3,000 people in public events,
- Enabling 79 people to find social employment through the Social Integration Centres run by MOST,
- Helping 199 people with disabilities to find work.
As part of its activities in 2024, the MOST Association also:
- Delivered 79 training days for NGOs and social activists (training sessions, workshops and seminars),
- Organised external training sessions for 92 people,
- Provided financial support for the implementation of 29 initiatives and organisations (initiatives, support packages),
- Organised more than 34 outdoor events,
- Provided over 1,500 hours of advisory services, including more than 300 hours of consultations for NGOs and local leaders,
- Provided infrastructure support to NGOs, including making premises available for various activities on more than 2,850 occasions and providing a registered address to nearly 140 NGOs,
- We have organised 675 different workshops and engagement sessions for local communities.
Support was provided through 20 projects co-financed by local government funds (City of Katowice), government funds (PFRON, NIW, Active Plus), private foundations (PAFW), cooperation with UNICEF and UNHCR, and, above all, European funds (FESL, FERS, CERV). The projects were carried out in cooperation with 8 partners.
Summary of activities in 2023
The main areas of activity of the MOST Association in 2023 were: support in the field of social and professional integration, particularly for people with disabilities, and support in the area of community engagement and support for non-governmental organisations.
In 2023, the projects carried out by the MOST Association provided support to over 4,000 people.
The Association’s most important activities included providing substantive support:
- The operation of facilities including the Social Integration Centre in Zabrze, the Katowice Centre for Non-Governmental Organisations, the Spilno-Hub Centre in Katowice, the Local Initiatives Club in Mysłowice, the Local Centre for Integration and Social Services in Gliwice,
- Support for nearly 250 non-governmental organisations,
- Support for over 350 people with disabilities,
- Organisation of work placements for 47 people,
- At the Social Integration Centres run by MOST, over 100 people found social employment,
- Helped 95 people in the most difficult situations to find work,
As part of its activities in 2023, the MOST Association:
- Organised 62 days of activities for NGOs and social activists (training sessions, workshops and seminars),
- Organised vocational training courses for 156 people and Polish language courses for a further 70 people,
- Provided financial support for the implementation of 14 initiatives submitted by NGOs and informal groups,
- Organised more than 18 outdoor events,
- Provided 4,353 hours of advisory services, including 1,125 hours of advice to non-governmental organisations and local leaders
- Provided infrastructure support to non-governmental organisations, for example by making premises available for various activities on over 2,000 occasions and providing a registered address for over 120 NGOs,
- In addition, we have organised over 857 different workshops and engagement sessions for the communities in which we work.
Support was provided as part of 15 projects co-financed from local government funds (City of Katowice), government funds (PFRON, NIW, Active Plus), private foundations (PAFW), cooperation with UNICEF and UNHCR, and primarily European funds (RPO WSL, POWER). The projects were implemented in cooperation with 13 partners.