What Fundacja Feminoteka does

Fundacja Feminoteka is a Polish nonprofit foundation founded in 2005 and headquartered at ul. Konrada Guderskiego 3/96 in Warsaw, operating under KRS 0000242885. Its mission is to support women experiencing domestic, sexual, and psychological violence, with particular specialization in sexual violence — including operating the "Femka" point, the only dedicated rape crisis center of its kind in Poland. Core services comprise a free anti-violence hotline (888 88 33 88, plus 888 88 79 88 in Ukrainian), free legal aid, free psychological and trauma therapy, the Safe YOU mobile safety app available in Polish, English, and Ukrainian, and an AI-powered chatbot that triages victims to appropriate resources. The foundation also runs educational programming including WenDo self-defense workshops, anti-harassment training, trauma-informed yoga, and a published knowledge base on disclosure, cyber-violence, and legal rights.

The technology stack is light and operational rather than proprietary: contact and donor management via CiviCRM, secure data storage on rented servers under ISO 27001-aligned practices, and the Safe YOU mobile application with a conversational AI assistant for beneficiary triage. Strategic and financial partners include UNFPA, IOM, IRC, Fundacja Batorego, Fundacja PZU, Konsorcjum Filantropijne, Bolt, Airbnb, sigur.me, and Expodium — supporting both program delivery and corporate co-branded safety campaigns.

The revenue model is a multi-stream nonprofit construct: individual and institutional donations, the Polish 1.5% tax allocation (KRS 0000242885), fee-based corporate training and workshops (WenDo, harassment response, trauma-informed yoga), and the Samo Dobro cosmetics e-commerce sub-brand (samodobro.pl) where 100% of profits fund the foundation. All direct beneficiary services (hotline, legal aid, therapy) are free; only ancillary services (cosmetics, corporate training) generate fee revenue. In 2024 the foundation reported 1,866 hotline calls, 3,167 women supported, 543 therapy sessions, 344 legal aid cases, and 3,211 workshop and support-group participants.

Name

Fundacja Feminoteka

Legal name

Fundacja Feminoteka

Website

https://feminoteka.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundacja Feminoteka is a Warsaw-based Polish nonprofit foundation, founded in 2005, that delivers free legal, psychological, and therapeutic support to women experiencing violence — particularly sexual violence — via a hotline, the "Femka" rape crisis point, the Safe YOU safety app, and corporate training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Anti-Violence Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Domestic violence support
• Anti-violence helpline
• Women's rights advocacy
• Trauma counseling services
• Gender equality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: Fundacja Feminoteka raises funds from individual donors, institutional donors, and corporate partners through 1.5% tax分配 campaigns, one-time donations via bank transfer and online platforms (Lunda), and merchandise sales from the Samo Dobro cosmetic brand.
2. E-commerce sales (Samo Dobro cosmetics): The foundation operates an e-commerce store (samodobro.pl) selling cosmetics (soap, serum, bath powder) at 35–70 PLN per unit. All profits from Samo Dobro sales fund the foundation's activities supporting women.
3. Training and workshop fees: The foundation offers paid workshops and training programs for businesses and institutions on topics such as harassment response, self-defense (WenDo), and trauma-informed yoga, generating revenue from corporate clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundacja Feminoteka is a Polish nonprofit foundation that provides free, specialized support to women experiencing violence, especially sexual violence. Its core offerings include a 24/7 anti-violence helpline (888 88 33 88), the Safe YOU mobile safety app, a dedicated rape crisis point ("Femka"), free legal aid, and free psychological and trauma-informed therapy. The foundation also runs educational workshops (e.g., WenDo self-defense, anti-harassment training for businesses) and operates the Samo Dobro cosmetics sub-brand, whose profits fund its mission.

Product overview

Fundacja Feminoteka is a non-governmental organization (foundation) that helps women experiencing violence, especially sexual violence. The organization operates primarily as a service-based nonprofit rather than a software product company. Its core offerings include: the Anti-Violence Helpline (888 88 33 88) providing expert support; the Safe YOU mobile application for emergency assistance; the "Femka" specialized center for rape survivors; and free psychological, therapeutic, and legal support services. These services are complemented by educational programs such as WenDo self-defense workshops, anti-harassment training (in collaboration with Stand Up), and a comprehensive Knowledge Base with educational materials. The foundation also operates the Samo Dobro cosmetic sub-brand, which donates 100% of profits to support women. The organization does not offer a unified software platform but rather a suite of support services and a mobile application focused on helping victims of violence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Samo Dobro: A cosmetics brand where 100% of profits support women through Feminoteka's programs.

Products and services

• Anti-Violence Helpline (Telefon przeciwprzemocowy) A free telephone helpline (888 88 33 88) staffed by experts providing guidance and referrals on all forms of violence (psychological, economic, sexual, domestic) to women who have experienced violence.
• Safe YOU Mobile Application A mobile safety app for women in dangerous situations, offering emergency contacts, location sharing, and access to Feminoteka's support resources.
• Femka Rape Crisis Point An in-person specialized support point providing comprehensive trauma-informed assistance (medical, psychological, and legal) for women who have experienced sexual violence/rape.
• Free Legal Aid Free legal assistance provided by foundation lawyers to women who have experienced violence, including legal templates for victims.
• Free Psychological and Therapeutic Support Free psychological counseling and trauma-informed therapy sessions for women who have experienced violence, including trauma recovery through Kundalini yoga.
• Educational Workshops and Corporate Training Paid workshops and training programs for businesses and institutions covering WenDo assertiveness and self-defense for women, harassment recognition and response, and trauma-informed practices.
• Samo Dobro Cosmetics Brand A cosmetics sub-brand (soap, serum, bath powder) sold online at samodobro.pl, with 100% of profits donated to support women through Feminoteka's programs.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNFPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) is a strategic partner supporting Feminoteka's work on gender-based violence prevention and response in Poland.
• IOM (International Organization for Migration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOM Poland collaborates with Feminoteka on migration-related support services for women, including Ukrainian refugees experiencing violence.
• IRC (International Rescue Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRC partners with Feminoteka to provide comprehensive support for women refugees and migrants affected by violence.
• Fundacja BatoregocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundacja im. Stefana Batorego is a long-standing strategic partner supporting Feminoteka's advocacy and programmatic work for women's rights.
• BoltminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Bolt ride-hailing company on the 'Safe Return' campaign to ensure women's safety when returning home from nightlife venues.
• AirbnbminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAirbnb partnered with Feminoteka on safety initiatives and support for women travelers and hosts.
• Fundacja PZUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundacja PZU supports Feminoteka's activities as part of its corporate social responsibility and philanthropy programs.
• ExpodiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Expodium on joint events and initiatives supporting women in tech.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Women's Aid Federation of England: UK federation coordinating domestic abuse services, refuges, and helplines. Comparable service bundle (helpline + refuge model + advocacy) at substantially larger scale.
• Refuge: Major UK charity operating the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and specialized services for women and children. Direct functional analogue to Feminoteka's hotline-plus-services model.
• WAVE Network: European-wide network of women's shelters and specialist GBV services headquartered in Vienna. Comparable mission at continental scale; sets the umbrella standard Feminoteka operates within.
• RAINN: Largest US anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Comparable sexual-violence specialization and national hotline infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Fundacja Centrum Praw Kobiet: Long-standing Polish women's rights foundation providing legal aid, psychological support, and advocacy to women experiencing violence. Closest domestic peer to Feminoteka in mission, service mix, and target population.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline (US): US-based 24/7 hotline and resource center for domestic violence survivors. Closest international functional peer in terms of hotline-centric operating model.
• La Strada Poland: Polish NGO addressing trafficking and gender-based violence, part of La Strada International. Comparable direct-service and advocacy model targeting women affected by violence.
• Ogólnopolskie Pogotowie dla Ofiar Przemocy w Rodzinie 'Niebieska Linia': Operates Poland's flagship national domestic-violence helpline and consulting services. Directly comparable crisis-line infrastructure and Polish-market focus.

Emerging players

• Safe YOU (mobile app): Safety application for women with embedded emergency, location-sharing, and support resources. Feminoteka's named technology partner; comparable product offering in adjacent markets.

Regional players

• Fundacja Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę: Polish foundation focused on child abuse prevention and family support, with overlapping GBV programming. Comparable operational scale, funding model, and Polish civic-space positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/feminoteka_pl
• Facebookfacebook.com/FundacjaFeminoteka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacja-feminoteka

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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