Homo Faber Association I Stowarzyszenie Homo Faber

What Homo Faber Association I Stowarzyszenie Homo Faber does

Homo Faber Association (Stowarzyszenie Homo Faber) is a Polish non-governmental organization founded in 2004, headquartered in Lublin, Poland, and registered as a public benefit organization (KRS 0000222437) with approximately 19 staff members. The organization provides free integration services to migrants, refugees, and foreigners in eastern Poland, with a primary focus on the Lublin Voivodeship. Its service portfolio spans legal aid (labor law, anti-discrimination, migration law), psychological support, Polish language courses (A1-B1), anti-discrimination counseling in seven languages, community sponsorship, development scholarships for displaced creatives, and human rights education through programs such as the Flying University of Human Rights and the Intercultural School of Leaders. The Baobab Integration Centre, a 300 sqm community hub opened ceremonially in February 2023, serves as the central physical infrastructure for all service delivery.

The business model is a grant-funded non-profit operation with no fees charged to beneficiaries. Revenue is sourced from institutional grants — primarily Active Citizens Fund (EEA/Norway Grants), Open Society Foundations, the Batory Foundation, Lublin City Council, and the Polish Ministry of Family and Social Policy — supplemented by individual donations (recurring standing orders, one-time transfers, 1.5% tax designations) and international contributions via PayPal and wire transfer. The organization operates as a member of a 9-organization consortium spanning 4 Polish cities (Lublin, Poznań, Warsaw, Wrocław), enabling referral networks and coordinated multi-city service delivery. Partnership-based go-to-market includes institutional referrals from schools, social services, employers, and other NGOs.

Homo Faber has no proprietary technology platform. Its technology stack consists of a multilingual website (PL/EN/UA/RU), Google Analytics, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), Google Forms for registrations, and PayPal for donation processing. The organization pursues a community-led go-to-market through direct beneficiary engagement at the Baobab centre, supplemented by community events, the WATCH DOCS Human Rights Film Festival, and outreach via partner organizations. Geographic reach is concentrated in eastern and southeastern Poland, with limited international footprint beyond consortium partnerships and the Pathways International community sponsorship collaboration.

Name

Homo Faber Association I Stowarzyszenie Homo Faber

Legal name

Stowarzyszenie Homo Faber

Website

https://hf.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Homo Faber Association is a Lublin-based Polish non-profit (founded 2004) providing free legal aid, psychological support, Polish language courses, anti-discrimination services, and integration programs to migrants, refugees, and foreigners in eastern Poland, funded primarily by institutional grants from foundations and government bodies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refugee and migrant integration services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigrant & Refugee Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAG), Migrant & Refugee Legal Aid and Documentation Services (BPADAHAE), Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Refugee & Migrant Integration Enterprises (Livelihoods, Services) (BPAGALAN)

Keywords

• Refugee integration services
• Migrant support programs
• Human rights NGO
• Free legal aid
• Community language education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lublin

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: Individual donations from supporters, including regular standing orders (e.g., PLN 8/month recommended), one-time transfers, and tax-deductible 1.5% personal income tax designations (KRS 0000 222 437). This provides flexible, recurring income for day-to-day operations.
2. Grants and project funding from foundations and government bodies: Majority of funding comes from institutional grants including Open Society Foundations, Active Citizens Fund (EEA/Norway Grants), Ministry of Family and Social Policy, Lublin City Council, and other government/civil society programs. Projects are time-limited and tied to specific programs (e.g., refugee integration, anti-discrimination, development scholarships).
3. International transfers and PayPal contributions: Accepts international wire transfers and PayPal contributions from abroad, enabling diaspora and international supporters to contribute. SWIFT: AGRIPLPR/AGRIPLPRXXX, IBAN: PL 93 1940 1076 3069 8598 0000 0000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Homo Faber Association provides free, comprehensive integration and support services for migrants, refugees, and foreigners in Lublin, Poland, anchored by the Baobab Integration Centre. Core services include free legal consultations (labor/migration law, anti-discrimination), free Polish language courses (A1–B1), free psychological support, multi-language anti-discrimination counseling, community sponsorship programs, development scholarships for displaced creatives and athletes, and cultural integration events. The organization also conducts advocacy and training programs such as the Flying University of Human Rights and the Intercultural School of Leaders.

Product overview

Homo Faber is a non-governmental organization offering a portfolio of social integration and support services for migrants, refugees, and foreign residents in Lublin, Poland. The core offering centers on the Baobab Integration Center, which serves as a physical hub for community activities. Key services include free Polish language courses, legal labor law consultations, antidiscrimination support, and the Community Sponsorship program. Educational initiatives include the Intercultural School of Leaders, Flying University of Human Rights, and Development Scholarship Program. The organization also operates specialized programs for specific needs: Out of the Shadow (prejudice crime victims), Lublin Refugee Centre (labor market integration), and Welcome to Lublin (comprehensive newcomer support). These services work together to provide holistic support from arrival through integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baobab Integration Centre (Baobab. Miejsce. Spotkania. Sąsiedztwo) A community centre (300 sqm main hall 'Witalnia') at ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 39b, Lublin, providing a safe space for migrants and refugees with social, professional, and cultural activation programs including events, workshops, consultations, and community gatherings.
• Free Legal Consultations (Labor Law) Free legal consultations for workers and entrepreneurs covering employment contracts, worker rights, business establishment, and migration law issues.
• Free Polish Language Courses Free Polish language courses for foreigners at levels A1 to B1, teaching practical language and everyday communication, taught by professional teachers.
• Intercultural School of Leaders Training program to strengthen migrant communities and develop leadership competencies in Podlaskie and Lubelskie regions.
• Community Sponsorship Program Program enabling groups of citizens to support reception and integration of refugees through emotional, financial, and practical assistance.
• Flying University of Human Rights Educational program for activists, teachers, and civil servants on implementing human rights locally, covering training session costs.
• Antidiscrimination Hub Support center for victims of discrimination, racism, and violence offering confidential counseling in English, Ukrainian, Arabic, Russian, Italian, Belarusian, and Polish.
• Welcome to Lublin Package Comprehensive integration package including guided walks, presentations, workshops, cultural events, and antidiscrimination support for newcomers to Lublin.
• Integration Club for Boys Socio-psychological workshops for boys aged 10-12 exploring intercultural relationships and personal development.
• Development Scholarship Program Scholarship program supporting refugees from Ukraine in continuing creative and professional development in music, sports, dance, theater, and visual arts.
• Out of the Shadow Support program for victims of prejudice-motivated crimes based on ethnicity, religion, nationality, or skin color, operated across 3 Polish cities.
• Lublin Refugee Centre Comprehensive integration program for refugees including psychological support, legal aid, language courses, and job market assistance for labour market integration.
• Shared Time Program connecting new and old Lublin residents through everyday shared activities like sports, shopping, and cultural outings.
• Invisible Residents Advocacy Project Advocacy and monitoring project examining barriers faced by migrants in Lublin's public institutions and municipal services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 scholarship holders from 15 regions of Ukraine supported; 1,261 hours of teaching funded; 11 refugee teachers employed under the Development Scholarship Program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Association for Legal Intervention (Stowarzyszenie Interwencji Prawnej)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinance operator and lead partner in the consortium supporting migrants and refugees. Homo Faber collaborates on joint legal aid, psychological support, and social assistance programs. Partner in 'Out of the Shadow' project.
• NOMADA Association (Stowarzyszenie NOMADA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner for migrant and refugee support. Provides services in Wrocław location for 'Out of the Shadow' project and other joint initiatives.
• Amnesty International PolskamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner providing human rights expertise and support for migrant and refugee programs across 4 Polish cities.
• Polish Migration Forum Foundation (Fundacja Polskie Forum Migracyjne)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner contributing migration expertise and support for refugees and migrants in Poland.
• Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (Helsinki Fundacja Praw Człowieka)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner and co-founder of the Flying University of Human Rights program. Provides human rights expertise and legal knowledge for training programs.
• Polish Hospitality Foundation / Fundacja Polska Gościnność ('With Bread and Salt' Group and uchodźcy.info portal)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner contributing hospitality resources and the uchodźcy.info information portal for refugees.
• Fundacja Centrum Badań Migracyjnych / Migrant Info PointmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner running Migrant Info Point in Poznań, providing information and support for migrants.
• Fundacja Nasz Wybór ('Our Choice' Foundation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner supporting migrant women and families in Poland.
• Pathways InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational activity partner for the Community Sponsorship program, providing global expertise and resources on community-based refugee sponsorship models.
• European Solidarity Centre (ECS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead organizer and founding partner of the Flying University of Human Rights, in partnership with Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights and Homo Faber. Covers costs of training sessions for activists, teachers, and civil servants.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Amnesty International Polska: Consortium partner providing human rights expertise and migrant/refugee programming across 4 Polish cities — overlapping advocacy and case-management functions.
• NOMADA Association: Direct consortium partner operating migrant and refugee support services (including the Wrocław 'Out of the Shadow' centre) with substantially identical beneficiary segments and program design.
• Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR): Co-founder of the Flying University of Human Rights with Homo Faber and consortium partner offering human rights expertise and legal services to vulnerable populations in Poland.
• Association for Legal Intervention (Stowarzyszenie Interwencji Prawnej): Lead partner in Homo Faber's 9-organization, 4-city consortium; provides free legal aid to migrants and refugees in Poland with overlapping legal-counseling and advocacy mandates.
• Migrant Info Point (Fundacja Centrum Badań Migracyjnych): Poznań-based consortium partner offering information and support services for migrants with overlapping service-delivery model and consortium positioning.
• Polish Migration Forum Foundation (Fundacja Polskie Forum Migracyjne): Consortium partner providing migration expertise and integration support for refugees and migrants — directly comparable mission, funder pool, and service portfolio.
• Our Choice Foundation (Fundacja Nasz Wybór): Consortium partner supporting migrant women and families in Poland — directly overlapping target beneficiaries and integration program design.
• Fundacja Polska Gościnność ('With Bread and Salt' / uchodźcy.info): Consortium partner operating the uchodźcy.info information portal for refugees — comparable refugee-information and hospitality-based service model in Poland.

Broad incumbents

• Polish Red Cross (Polski Czerwony Krzyż): National humanitarian aid organization with refugee support and integration programs across Poland; broader mandate but overlapping beneficiary base and grant-funded delivery model.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Global humanitarian NGO with refugee integration programs including in Poland; comparable service portfolio (legal aid, case management, language training) at much larger scale and broader institutional funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HFLublin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homo-faber-assosiation-i-stowarzyszenie-homo-faber
• Instagraminstagram.com/homo_faber_association

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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