{"id":6660,"date":"2026-10-02T13:53:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/?p=6660"},"modified":"2026-10-02T13:53:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:53:26","slug":"silesian-ngo-forum-on-28-october-in-katowice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/silesian-ngo-forum-on-28-october-in-katowice\/","title":{"rendered":"The Silesian Forum of Non-Governmental Organisations takes place on 28 October in Katowice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Silesian Forum of Non-Governmental Organisations is back! <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f91d\/32.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd1d\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"> On 28 October, we\u2019ll be meeting at the Silesian Museum in Katowice during the Silesian Forum of Non-Governmental Organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event is for people who set up NGOs, run community projects, work with local authorities, raise funds, recruit volunteers and go the extra mile for their communities every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, as part of a project led by the MOST Association, KAFOS, in collaboration with the Silesian Voivodeship, is organising the event under the slogan: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201eBridges of Cooperation for Our Shared Development\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f449\/32.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"> Sign up and join those who want to develop Silesian NGOs together, rather than in isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f517\/32.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd17\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"> REGISTRATION:<a href=\"https:\/\/dlarozwojuwspolnego.slaskie.pl\/survey\/index\/index\/id.19\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dlarozwojuwspolnego.slaskie.pl\/survey\/index\/index\/id.19\">https:\/\/dlarozwojuwspolnego.slaskie.pl\/survey\/index\/index\/id.19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme includes panel discussions, presentations, examples of best practice and workshops, during which we will discuss, amongst other things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f538\/32.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd38\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"> How can we support civil society more effectively?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f538\/32.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd38\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"> Where can NGOs find funding for their activities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f538\/32.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd38\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"> How can we build partnerships with local authorities and other organisations?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f538\/32.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd38\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"> How can we respond to the real needs of communities and groups particularly at risk of exclusion?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the Forum is not just about the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above all, these are people \u2013 representatives of organisations from across the province, experts, practitioners and individuals with whom you can start working, share experiences or find a solution to a problem your organisation is currently facing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, the event will also feature a special finale, during which, at the Provincial Civil Society Cooperation Forum Gala, we will recognise organisations, leaders and local authorities that actively support the development of civil society in Silesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f4c5\/32.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcc5\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"> 28 October 2026, 9.00 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/17.0\/1f4cd\/32.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"> Silesian Museum, 1 T. Dobrowolskiego Street, Katowice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation is free of charge. Places are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An event organised as part of projects co-financed by the European Union under the \u2018European Funds for Silesia\u2019 programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See you in Katowice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#EU Funds #European Funds #Silesian NGO Forum #KAFOS #NGO #Silesia #Nongovernmental Organisations #Cooperation #CivilSociety #LocalGovernment #SocialLeaders<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wydarzenie_28.10.2026-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Event_28 October 2026.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-b4de377c-eced-40db-92e2-0ad678af4be4\" href=\"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wydarzenie_28.10.2026-1.pdf\">Event_28 October 2026 (PDF, 2.1 MB)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wydarzenie_28.10.2026-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-b4de377c-eced-40db-92e2-0ad678af4be4\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Programme of Events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SESSION I: Opening and Inspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>09:45 \u2013 10:15: Opening of the event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10.15 \u2013 11.00: The future of non-governmental organisations: Community, Cooperation and Support as pillars of community development \u2013 a panel discussion from a national perspective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00 \u2013 11:15: Best practices for the development of wsp\u00f3lNeGO \u2013 3 stories, 1 common goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11.15 \u2013 12.00: Joint development in regional practice: experiences, challenges and barriers to local support for NGOs \u2013 regional panel discussion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:00 \u2013 12:50: Special guest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SESSION II: Theory and Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13:05\u201313:55 SESSION I: Theory and practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A closer look at the call for applications for development grants for NGOs: avoid mistakes and influence the next call for applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESF+ funding for social resilience: new priorities and opportunities for NGOs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperation for rural development \u2013 opportunities and challenges for NGOs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social economy or organisational economy \u2013 developing recommendations for a new perspective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A community free from exclusion \u2013 the greatest needs of groups vulnerable to discrimination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Volunteer, activist or community worker \u2013 what role do organisations currently play in joint efforts to benefit the community?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13:05\u201313:55 SESSION II: Theory and practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First application: Silesia. For our shared development: from the initial idea, through a well-completed application, to receiving a grant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An overview of upcoming competitions \u2013 where to find funding for development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Volunteer Fire Brigade (OSP) and the Rural Women\u2019s Association (KGW) \u2013 the roots of community work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are we really helping? The role of healthcare organisations in patients\u2019 lives \u2013 needs, collaboration and reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not just a requirement, but a standard: how values are meant to ensure equality and accessibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Line of Support: Crisis Volunteering<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SESSION III: Gala and Provincial Forum on Civil Society Cooperation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15:30 \u2013 16:00: The strategic future of the non-governmental sector in the Silesian Voivodeship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4.00 pm \u2013 5.00 pm: Presentation of awards to industry leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17:00 \u2013 17:30: Summary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u015al\u0105skie Forum Organizacji Pozarz\u0105dowych wraca! 28 pa\u017adziernika spotykamy si\u0119 w Muzeum \u015al\u0105skim w Katowicach podczas \u015al\u0105skiego Forum Organizacji Pozarz\u0105dowych. To wydarzenie dla os\u00f3b, kt\u00f3re tworz\u0105 NGO, prowadz\u0105 projekty spo\u0142eczne, wsp\u00f3\u0142pracuj\u0105 z samorz\u0105dami, pozyskuj\u0105 \u015brodki, anga\u017cuj\u0105 wolontariuszy i ka\u017cdego dnia robi\u0105 wi\u0119cej dla swoich spo\u0142eczno\u015bci. W tym roku w ramach projektu kt\u00f3rego liderem jest Stowarzyszenie MOST, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":6662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,92],"tags":[78,14,69],"class_list":["post-6660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aktualnosci","category-news","tag-funduszeue","tag-katowice","tag-ngo"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":7}},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6660"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6665,"href":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6660\/revisions\/6665"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostkatowice.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}