Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży

What Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży does

Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży (CWM) is a Polish independent, non-political, non-religious non-governmental organisation (stowarzyszenie) founded in 2000 and headquartered at ul. Św. Piotra 21/4 in Gdynia, Pomeranian Voivodeship. Its mission is to support the development of an open and democratic society through youth civic engagement, international mobility, and social inclusion programmes. CWM coordinates four core programmes: (1) Międzynarodowe Wymiany Młodzieży (International Youth Exchanges) for active youth aged 15-25; (2) Wolontariat Międzynarodowy (International Volunteering) under the European Solidarity Corps for young people aged 18-30; (3) Działania Lokalne (Local Activities) covering civic engagement, disability inclusion, and youth-led initiatives in the Pomeranian region; and (4) Edukacja Obywatelska w Europie Wschodniej (Civil Education in Eastern Europe) targeting Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova. The organisation has hosted 32 youth exchanges in Poland to date and currently maintains approximately 35 international ESC volunteers at any given time across more than 10 hosting locations in Gdynia.

The organisation does not operate proprietary technology platforms; its core activity is programme delivery, partner coordination, and grant management. It maintains a multilingual website (cwm.org.pl) and a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for outreach, and recruits participants through EU programme portals (European Solidarity Corps, Erasmus+), direct email, and a network of partner organisations, schools, and municipalities in the Pomeranian region. Revenue is generated entirely through grants and donations: primary streams are EU programme funding (Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps), Polish government and municipal co-financing (Gmina Gdynia, PFRON, FIO via Narodowy Instytut Wolności), and tax-deductible individual donations. Pricing is non-commercial: youth exchange participants pay approximately 600 PLN with scholarships available and group leaders exempt, while European Solidarity Corps volunteering is fully covered by the programme (accommodation, insurance, pocket money, language courses).

CWM is a small organisation with 6 paid staff: 3 board members (President Tomasz Brodewicz, Treasurer/Programme Director Magdalena Herszkowicz, Secretary Aleksandra Sadowska) and 3 programme assistants (Magdalena Kostrzewska, Karolina Praska-Wenderlich, Michalina Błaziak), supported by a named mentor coordinator (Agnieszka Olzacka). It operates a host-organisation network of 10+ Gdynia-based institutions (EXPERYMENT Science Centre, Social School, Municipal Kindergarten No. 30, Świetlica 'Vitava', TPŻ Mrowisko, City Library, Social Welfare Home, Fundacja Adapay, Stowarzyszenie Św. Mikołaja Biskupa, Europejskie Centrum Solidarności) and 17+ international partners across Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece, Portugal, Austria, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Hungary, Slovenia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Sweden, Romania, and Turkey. Notable programme outcomes include approximately 520 people reached through the Solidarity Snowball Effect project, 1,370 paired-volunteer hours supporting 35 people with disabilities (2019-2020), and 30 adults with disabilities supported in the Tricity area in 2021-2022.

Name

Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży

Legal name

Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży

Website

https://cwm.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży (CWM) is a Polish non-profit NGO founded in 2000 in Gdynia. It delivers international youth exchanges, European Solidarity Corps volunteering, local civic engagement programmes, and Eastern European civil education, serving youth aged 15-30 and people with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Student Advising & Resource Centers (Wraparound Support) (EDAIAKAJ), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Youth exchange programs
• International volunteering
• Civic education programs
• Youth civic engagement
• Social inclusion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdynia

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EU Programme Funding (Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps): CWM's primary revenue consists of grants and co-financing from EU programmes including Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, which fund youth exchanges, volunteering projects, and civic education activities across Europe.
2. Government and Municipal Co-financing: CWM receives co-financing from Polish government bodies including Gmina Gdynia (City of Gdynia), Państwowy Fundusz Rehabilitacji Osób Niepełnosprawnych (PFRON), Fundusz Inicjatyw Obywatelskich (FIO), and Narodowy Instytut Wolności – Centrum Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Obywatelskiego for local disability inclusion, youth, and civic engagement projects.
3. Donations: CWM accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals to support statutory activities. Donations can be made to ING Bank Śląski accounts in PLN and EUR. Individuals can deduct up to 6% of their income for charitable contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży (CWM) coordinates and delivers international youth exchanges, European Solidarity Corps volunteering placements, local civic engagement activities in the Pomeranian region, and civil education programmes for Eastern European youth. Its core work is programme coordination under EU and Polish public funding, placing young people aged 15-30 in cross-border learning, volunteering, and civic projects. CWM also hosts approximately 35 international volunteers annually across 10+ partner sites in Gdynia and supports people with disabilities through volunteer mentorship programmes.

Product overview

Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży (CWM) is a Polish non-governmental, non-profit youth organization established in 2000 that operates as a unified platform offering youth social programs. The organization provides four interconnected core programs: (1) Międzynarodowe Wymiany Młodzieży (International Youth Exchanges) for youth aged 15-25, (2) Wolontariat Międzynarodowy (International Volunteering) under the European Solidarity Corps program, (3) Działania Lokalne (Local Activities) for civic engagement in the Pomeranian region, and (4) Edukacja Obywatelska w Europie Wschodniej (Civil Education in Eastern Europe) focusing on democratic development in Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova. CWM does not operate as a technology platform but as a social program coordinator.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Międzynarodowe Wymiany Młodzieży (International Youth Exchanges) International youth exchange programme that brings together young people aged 15-25 from different countries to develop interests, work in intercultural groups, and improve foreign language skills. Includes activities in Poland and abroad focused on intercultural education and civic engagement; 32 youth exchanges have been organized in Poland to date.
• Wolontariat Międzynarodowy (International Volunteering under European Solidarity Corps) International volunteering programme under the European Solidarity Corps for young people aged 18-30 from the Pomeranian Voivodeship, enabling placements abroad (2 weeks to 12 months) and hosting of foreign volunteers in Gdynia. All costs (accommodation, pocket money, insurance, language courses) are covered by the programme.
• Działania Lokalne (Local Activities) Local volunteering and civic activity programmes for youth groups and active young people from the Pomeranian Voivodeship, focusing on civic engagement, social inclusion, and support for people with disabilities through volunteer mentorship (e.g., 40 volunteers paired with 35 people with disabilities for 1,370 hours).
• Edukacja Obywatelska w Europie Wschodniej (Civil Education in Eastern Europe) Civil education programme building neighbourly relations and developing international civic initiatives, with the long-term goal of strengthening democratic institutions and civic activity in Eastern European countries, particularly Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova. Delivered via study visits and joint youth exchange projects with Eastern European partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32 youth exchanges organized in Poland
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Europejski Korpus Solidarności (European Solidarity Corps)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe European Solidarity Corps is the primary EU funding programme under which CWM operates its international volunteering projects. CWM acts as a sending and hosting organization for ESC volunteers, placing young people aged 18-30 in volunteering projects in Gdynia and abroad.
• Gmina Gdynia (City of Gdynia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGmina Gdynia is a key municipal partner co-financing CWM's local projects, particularly those focused on social inclusion of people with disabilities, youth civic engagement, and accessibility assessments in Gdynia's public spaces.
• EXPERYMENT Science Centre, GdyniamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA major hosting partner where ESC volunteers support educational activities, science shows, workshops, and events such as Researcher's Night, ScienceCom, and Open'er Festival. Volunteers work primarily in the Event Department.
• Social School (Szkoła Społeczna), GdyniamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA small alternative education school for 160 pupils aged 6-15, including children with special needs (visual impairment, autism, other disorders). CWM places ESC volunteers there for intercultural exchange, creative workshops, and youth mentoring.
• Biblioteka Miejska Gdynia (City Library of Gdynia)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the 10+ hosting locations in Gdynia where ESC volunteers are placed for community and cultural work.
• Dom Pomocy Społecznej (Social Welfare Home), GdyniamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA social welfare institution in Gdynia that hosts EVS/ESC volunteers as part of CWM's volunteering network.
• Fundacja Adapay, GdyniamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA Gdynia-based foundation that is part of CWM's network hosting international volunteers for local projects.
• Stowarzyszenie Św. Mikołaja Biskupa, GdyniamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA Gdynia-based association hosting EVS/ESC volunteers as part of CWM's volunteer placement network.
• Stacja Kultura, RumiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA cultural institution in Rumia that participated in CWM's EVS hosting network, hosting international volunteers.
• Europejskie Centrum Solidarności, GdańskminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA major cultural institution in Gdańsk that participated in CWM's EVS hosting network and was featured during the 'Strong Partnership – Our Superpower!' project for EVS coordinators.
• TPŚ Mrowisko (Towarzystwo Profilaktyki Środowiskowej 'Mrowisko'), GdyniamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA non-profit helping children and youth from difficult backgrounds, operating two socio-therapeutic day care centres in Gdynia. Hosts Polish and international volunteers who help with homework, run workshops, and support organized events.
• Świetlica środowiskowa 'Vitava', GdyniamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA community centre in Gdynia that hosts international volunteers for youth and community work activities.
• Przedszkole samorządowe nr 30, GdyniamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAn integrated municipal kindergarten in Gdynia that hosts international volunteers who support teachers and run their own workshops for children.
• Fundacja Sprawni Inaczej, KościerzynaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA foundation in Kościerzyna that hosted workshops during the 'Different Abilities, Common Activities' youth exchange, providing accessibility expertise for participants with disabilities.
• OKUPA-Espaço Juventude / Centro Social de Palmela, PortugalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA youth centre in Palmela, Portugal, affiliated with Centro Social de Palmela, that develops international cooperation projects and hosts foreign volunteers in kindergartens and youth facilities.
• Women's Hope, Akhaltsikhe, GeorgiamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAn independent NGO in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia promoting gender equality and empowering young women. Hosts EVS volunteers who teach English and run workshops based on their own ideas.
• Przedszkole we Vrahati, GreecemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA kindergarten in Vrahati, Greece, that hosted Polish EVS volunteers to support daily preschool activities, arts and crafts, and theatrical workshops.
• Die VILLA, Leipzig, GermanymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA modern socio-cultural youth centre in central Leipzig offering over 100 weekly activities for all ages. Hosts EVS volunteers who work on multimedia projects and support the centre's diverse programming.
• Młodzieżowe Centrum Debat (Youth Debate Centre), Donetsk, UkrainemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAn information and methodology centre for students, educators, youth leaders, and NGOs in the Donetsk region. Hosts international volunteers who conduct EU-related sessions, run a film discussion club, and support organizational activities.
• InfoEck, Cubic, Innsbruck2012, AustriaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian partner organizations that co-created the Cultural-Educational Programme for the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck (December 2011-January 2012), hosting 30 volunteers from 15 European countries including Poland.
• International Scout Centre Rustavi, GeorgiamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA scout centre in Rustavi near Tbilisi, Georgia, hosting CWM-coordinated ESC volunteers for multi-month placements. The project focuses on youth work, scout activities, media content creation, and event organization.
• Sustinea, SpainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the 'Youth for Nature' project, contributing to ecological education and youth exchange activities with participants from Poland, Spain, Ukraine, and Belarus.
• New Faces, BelarusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Youth for Nature' project, collaborating with CWM on ecological and youth civic education exchange.
• PLATO, UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian partner organization participating in the 'Youth for Nature' project alongside CWM, Sustinea (Spain), and New Faces (Belarus).
• Associazione di promozione sociale Joint, ItalymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hosting organization for the 'Rhythm, Body & Awareness' youth exchange (26 July – 2 August 2026) in Galbiate, Italy. CWM is sending Polish participants to this exchange organized under Erasmus+.
• RADKA, CzechyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization hosting the 'Roots and Trails' youth exchange (14-28 August 2026) in Pnětluky, Czech Republic, under Erasmus+. CWM coordinates Polish participant involvement.
• SPOT Światłowcy, GdyniaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization in the 'Along the Road of the YouSCE' Erasmus+ KA2 project, working with CWM and other organizations to engage youth in volunteering and international cooperation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO): Large international volunteering organisation placing skilled volunteers in development projects. Comparable to CWM in mission (international voluntary service) and beneficiary outcomes, though operating globally and at a much larger scale.
• AIESEC: Global youth leadership organisation operating international youth exchanges and volunteering placements across 100+ countries. Comparable to CWM as a sending/host organisation for international youth mobility, but at vastly greater scale and with a global footprint.
• European Youth Forum: Umbrella platform of European youth organisations representing young people to EU institutions. Adjacent to CWM's mission in European youth policy advocacy and Erasmus+/ESC programme context, but functions as an advocacy body rather than a programme-delivery operator.

Direct peers

• Fundacja Edukacja dla Demokracji: Polish NGO delivering civic education, youth participation and international training programmes, including in Eastern Europe. Comparable to CWM in mission, target audience (youth and civic educators), and reliance on EU and Polish civic-society grants.
• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): Pan-European student and youth network supporting Erasmus+ mobility participants with hosting, integration and cultural-exchange activities. Directly comparable to CWM in mission (international youth mobility under EU programmes) and beneficiary base, though operating at continental rather than regional scale.
• Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Obywatelskiego (FRSO): Polish non-profit focused on civil-society development, civic education and capacity-building for NGOs. Comparable to CWM in relying on FIO and similar Polish civic-society funding, and in operating civic-education programmes, including in Eastern Europe.
• Caritas Polska: Polish Catholic social-services and humanitarian NGO running volunteer placement, youth programmes and community support across Poland. Comparable to CWM in relying on EU/Polish grant funding, hosting volunteers, and delivering community-level social services including disability and inclusion work.
• Service Civil International (SCI): International voluntary-service organisation running short- and long-term volunteering placements in dozens of countries. Directly comparable to CWM's ESC/EVS volunteering programme model and youth-mobility focus.
• Fundacja im. Stefana Batorego: Major Polish foundation supporting democratic development, civic education and civil society in Poland and Eastern Europe. Comparable to CWM in its Eastern-European civic-education pillar and in distributing grants for youth and democratic-participation programmes.

Regional players

• Fundacja Polsko-Niemieckie Pojednanie: Polish-German foundation supporting youth exchanges, civic education and cross-border cooperation between Poland and Germany. Comparable to CWM in running bilateral youth mobility and civic-education activities, but focused specifically on the Polish-German relationship.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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