Fundacja Integracja

What Fundacja Integracja does

Fundacja Integracja is a Polish nonprofit foundation established in 1994 by Piotr Pawłowski (1966-2018) and currently led by president Anna Szygenda. Headquartered in Warsaw at ul. Dzielna 1, the organization operates as one of Poland's largest and longest-running public benefit organizations dedicated to people with disabilities. It delivers direct services through three physical Integration Centers (Centra Integracja) in Warsaw, Gdynia, and Zielona Góra, providing employment activation, vocational counseling, social-legal advice, psychological support, and professional training. Its core beneficiary population comprises people with all types of disabilities (physical, sensory, intellectual, invisible) and their families, with secondary audiences including employers, public institutions, architects, and designers.

The foundation's underlying platform is a content-and-services ecosystem anchored by three flagship properties: Magazyn Integracja (a 68-page professional magazine published continuously since 1994, 20,000 copies per issue, 6 issues per year, also distributed as a free PDF), the niepelnosprawni.pl information portal (operational since 2003, containing 60,000+ pages across 15 editorial departments, with 100-300 new content items monthly and 10,200-16,500+ newsletter subscribers), and the sprawniwpracy.com recruitment portal. Integracja LAB, a specialist department, issues the unique Polish certifications Obiekt Bez Barier and Serwis Bez Barier and conducts digital and architectural accessibility audits. All services to beneficiaries are provided free of charge.

Fundacja Integracja is funded primarily through public grants from PFRON (Państwowy Fundusz Rehabilitacji Osób Niepełnosprawnych) and the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, with individual projects ranging from PLN 33,500 to PLN 4.1M. Secondary revenue streams include corporate sponsorships (Polpharma, BNP Paribas, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, PKP Intercity, Orange), individual donations and 1.5% tax assignments via KRS 0000144578, and fee-based certification and audit services from Integracja LAB. The foundation has no commercial shareholders and operates under a dual structure alongside Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Integracji (KRS 0000102130). It pursues strategic goals through annual national competitions (Lider Dostępności since 2016, Człowiek bez barier since 2003), social campaigns (Płytka wyobrażania, Przewijamy Polskę), and advocacy that has demonstrably influenced Polish accessibility legislation.

Name

Fundacja Integracja

Legal name

Fundacja Integracja

Website

https://integracja.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundacja Integracja is a Polish nonprofit foundation operating since 1994, providing employment activation, accessibility certification, and information services to people with disabilities across three Integration Centers and two major digital media platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Advocacy and Accessibility Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Accessibility certification
• Employment activation programs
• Universal design consulting
• Disability information media

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public grants and institutional funding: Majority of funding comes from public sources including Państwowy Fundusz Rehabilitacji Osób Niepełnosprawnych (PFRON), the State Budget, and municipal government grants. Multiple projects are co-funded by PFRON (e.g., Aktywnie zdobywam pracę II at 3,896,611 zł, Magazyn Integracja i portal Niepelnosprawni.pl projects at ~1.1-1.25 million zł each). Ministerstwo Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego funds special magazine editions through the Fundusz Promocji Kultury.
2. Corporate partnerships and sponsorships: Business partners support projects, competitions, events, media, and publications. Corporate partners include TVP, Polskie Radio Program 1, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), Polpharma, BNP Paribas, PKP Intercity, Orange, and others who provide financial or in-kind support for specific initiatives in exchange for association with the organization's public benefit mission.
3. Donations and 1.5% tax assignment: Individual donations for statutory purposes (bank account provided). Tax assignable income: KRS 0000102130 (Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Integracji) and KRS 0000144578 (Fundacja Integracja). The organization does not run sub-accounts or public money collections.
4. Certification and audit services (Integracja LAB): Integracja LAB generates revenue through architectural and digital accessibility certification (Obiekt bez barier, Serwis bez barier) and professional accessibility audits for businesses and public institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundacja Integracja is a Polish nonprofit foundation that supports people with disabilities through a comprehensive platform combining employment activation, professional social-legal counseling, accessibility certification, and information dissemination. It operates three Integration Centers (Warsaw, Gdynia, Zielona Góra) for in-person services, runs Poland's largest disability information portal (Niepelnosprawni.pl) and recruitment portal (Sprawniwpracy.com), publishes the Integracja magazine since 1994, and offers accessibility certification and audit services via Integracja LAB.

Product overview

Fundacja Integracja operates as a comprehensive platform offering information, employment, and certification services for people with disabilities in Poland. The core offerings include the Integracja Magazine (since 1994, 20,000 copies per edition) and the Niepelnosprawni.pl portal (Poland's largest disability information portal since 2003), supported by the Sprawniwpracy.pl recruitment portal connecting job seekers with disabilities to employers. Three Centra Integracja in Warsaw, Gdynia, and Zielona Góra provide vocational activation services. The Integracja LAB department offers architectural and digital accessibility certifications (Obiekt Bez Barier, Serwis Bez Barier) and audits. Annual programs include the Lider Dostępności architectural competition, Człowiek bez barier awards, and Wielka Gala Integracji. Additional offerings include publications (Włącznik 2.0), training workshops, the Incpora employment program, and social campaigns such as Płytka wyobraźnia and Przewijamy Polskę.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Integracja LAB: Specialist department providing professional certificates for architectural accessibility and product or service accessibility.
• sprawniwpracy.pl
• Niepelnosprawni.pl
• Magazyn Integracja
• Centra Integracji

Products and services

• Magazyn Integracja A 68-page professional color nationwide magazine published since 1994 covering disability topics across multiple editorial sections. Published 6 times per year with 20,000 copies per issue (120,000 copies annually), available in print and free digital PDF format. Includes ETR (Easy to Read) and PJM (Polish Sign Language) content. Free for beneficiaries.
• Niepelnosprawni.pl Poland's largest and most popular online portal dedicated to disability topics, operational since 2003. Contains 15 content departments with over 60,000 pages of information, advice, articles, audio/video materials, expert Q&A, and weekly newsletter to 10,200-16,500+ subscribers. Publishes 100-300 new content items monthly.
• Sprawniwpracy.com Poland's largest online recruitment portal dedicated to people with disabilities, connecting job seekers with disabilities to employers across the country. Offers job listings, internships, and traineeships. Fully accessible digital platform.
• Centra Integracja Three physical integration centers located in Warsaw, Gdynia, and Zielona Góra providing vocational activation services including career counseling, employment agents, psychologists, legal advisors, social skills training, and accessibility workshops. Free for people with disabilities.
• Integracja LAB Certification and Audit Services Specialist department offering professional architectural accessibility certification (Obiekt Bez Barier), product/service accessibility certification (Serwis Bez Barier), digital accessibility audits, architectural accessibility audits, and training sessions and workshops on accessibility and universal design. Services businesses, architecture firms, and public institutions. Over 600 building accessibility certificates issued.
• Lider Dostępności (Accessibility Leader) Competition Annual architectural-urbanistic competition promoting universal design and best accessibility solutions, organized with Towarzystwo Urbanistów Polskich since 2016. Awards in 9 categories including public space, small/large public buildings, office/commercial, residential/hotel, historic, accessibility coordinator, and architect awards. Held under the Honorary Patronage of the President of Poland.
• Człowiek bez barier (Person Without Barriers) Competition Annual competition since 2003 organized exclusively for people with disabilities, promoting their activities, creativity, and achievements across various fields. Categories include main award, Młody Człowiek bez barier (ages 14-20), Senior bez barier (ages 60+/65+), Public Award, and distinctions. Over 125 people honored across 23 editions. Held under Honorary Patronage of the First Lady of Poland.
• SWITCH into Universal Design Competition Competition rewarding universal design products and services, organized jointly with Stowarzyszenie Projektowe SPFP (Association of Polish Designers). The only competition in Poland recognizing universal design. Jury includes designers and accessibility specialists.
• Ogólnopolski Informator dla Osób Niepełnosprawnych Free national counseling service providing information on rights, available services, rehabilitation equipment, and technical assistance for people with disabilities. Available via phone and online.
• Program Włącz się (Incorpora) Professional activation program for people in difficult life situations at risk of social exclusion. Implemented in Poland since March 2012, connecting socially responsible companies with NGOs supporting people with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, ex-convicts, homeless people, and youth facing socio-economic challenges.
• Włącznik 2.0 (SWITCH to Inclusive Design 2.0) Comprehensive guide for architects on universal design synthesizing requirements from ISO 21542, ADA Standards, and Polish Building Law. Available free of charge in Polish and English versions. Aimed at architecture professionals working on accessible built environments.
• Wielka Gala Integracji Largest cultural event in Poland for people with disabilities, featuring artist performances, award ceremonies including Medal Przyjaciel Integracji, film presentations, and art exhibitions. Fully accessible with audio description, sign language interpretation, and hearing loops. Held under Honorary Patronage of the First Lady of Poland.
• Forum Dostępności (Accessibility Forum) Annual professional conference on universal design and accessibility held in Poznań. Brings together architects, designers, disability advocates, and public sector representatives to share knowledge and promote innovative solutions. Brings together sponsors including GEZE Polska, Quertum, Schindler Polska, and Towarzystwo GEST.
• MOST Social Activation Project Social activation project for adults with disabilities in Gdynia, including social skills training, psychological support groups, theater groups, and job coaching. Co-funded by the City of Gdynia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ building accessibility certifications (Obiekt bez barier) issued
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stowarzyszenie Projektowe SPFP (Association of Polish Designers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Switch into universal design competition, the only competition in Poland recognizing universal design. SPFP (established 1963) is a professional association of designers from major Polish centers and a member of BEDA – Bureau of European Design Associations since 2005. Together with Integracja, SPFP works to make barrier-free design a standard practice in Poland.
• Towarzystwo Urbanistów Polskich (Polish Association of Urban Planners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the Lider Dostępności competition since its inception in 2016. A professional association of Polish urban planners that provides expert jury members and organizational support for the annual architectural-urban accessibility competition.
• Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the Laur Dostępności competition alongside Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Integracji. BGK also provides information about its Fundusz Dostępności (Accessibility Fund) low-interest loans through Integracja publications and guides.
• Kancelaria Prezydenta RP (Chancellery of the President of Poland)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides Honorary Patronage for major Integracja events including the Lider Dostępności gala at the Presidential Palace and the Człowiek bez barier gala at the Royal Castle. The First Lady (Małżonka Prezydenta RP) serves as honorary patron of Człowiek bez barier and Wielka Gala Integracji.
• PolpharmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner of the Człowiek bez barier 2025 competition, contributing to the organization's mission of promoting disability achievement and inclusion.
• TVP and Polskie Radio Program 1minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia patronage partners for Człowiek bez barier 2025, providing broadcast and promotional support for the competition and gala event.
• Forum Odpowiedzialnego Biznesu (Responsible Business Forum)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHonorary patron of the Switch into universal design competition, one of many institutional patrons including IFMA Polska Chapter, Izba Architektów Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, Ministerstwo Rozwoju i Technologii, Narodowy Instytut Architektury i Urbanistyki, and others.
• Koalicja Przewijamy Polskę (Changing Places Poland Coalition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 5 NGOs founded on May 5, 2021 (International Day Against Discrimination of Persons with Disabilities) to create a nationwide network of 'komfortki' (adult changing places/changing facilities). Members include: Stowarzyszenie na Rzecz Dzieci i Dorosłych z Mózgowym Porażeniem Dziecięcym 'Żurawinka' (Poznań), Fundacja NieOdkładalni (Gliwice), Fundacja 'Mali siłacze' (Kraków), Lubelskie Forum Organizacji Osób Niepełnosprawnych – Sejmik Wojewódzki. In 30 months, approximately 50 changing places were established across Poland.
• Fundacja Widzialni (Visible Foundation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerContent partner for the Switch into universal design competition and Forum Dostępności, bringing expertise in accessibility and disability advocacy.
• GEZE Polska, Quertum, Schindler Polska, Towarzystwo GESTminorOthersBronze-level sponsors providing financial support for the Forum Dostępności 2025 and Switch into universal design competition events.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fundacja Avalon: Polish nonprofit providing direct support, rehabilitation funding, and social services to people with disabilities. Comparable to Integracja in mission and beneficiary base, with a stronger focus on individual financial assistance and an online fundraising/donation infrastructure.
• Fundacja Polsat: Polish foundation linked to Polsat broadcaster, running rehabilitation centers and disability-focused programs. Comparable in providing direct services to people with disabilities and in leveraging media visibility, but with a different funding model anchored to a corporate parent.
• Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Integracji: Sister organization of Fundacja Integracja, jointly operating as INTEGRATION. Co-organizes Człowiek bez barier, Medal Przyjaciel Integracji, and shares the same KRS ecosystem. Effectively the same entity for analysis purposes.
• Fundacja SYNAPSIS: Polish foundation focused on autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities, providing diagnostics, therapy, and advocacy. Comparable as a specialist disability NGO with public-benefit status and PFRON funding, but with a narrower disability segment.
• Towarzystwo Opieki nad Ociemniałymi (TOnO): Polish NGO providing rehabilitation, education, and social services to blind and visually impaired persons. Comparable in mission, direct service delivery, and PFRON funding model, with a narrower disability focus.
• Polskie Stowarzyszenie na Rzecz Osób z Niepełnosprawnością Intelektualną (PSONI): One of the largest Polish NGOs supporting people with intellectual disabilities through direct services, advocacy, and a network of local affiliates. Comparable to Integracja in scale, public-benefit status, and reliance on PFRON/government funding, but with a narrower disability segment focus.

Broad incumbents

• European Disability Forum: Pan-European umbrella organization representing the interests of 100 million Europeans with disabilities. Comparable as an advocacy and policy-shaping body, but operating at EU level rather than as a national service provider.
• Caritas Polska: Poland's largest Catholic social-services organization providing charitable assistance including disability support, social counseling, and community programs. Overlaps Integracja's social-services and counseling functions at much greater scale but is not a disability specialist.

Others

• Państwowy Fundusz Rehabilitacji Osób Niepełnosprawnych (PFRON): Polish government fund that is the primary financier of Integracja's projects. Not a competing NGO but a critical counterpart: it's the dominant demand-side funder of disability-employment and rehabilitation services in Poland, shaping the entire competitive landscape.

Emerging players

• Fundacja Widzialni: Polish foundation focused on digital accessibility, web standards, and inclusive design, which is a content partner of Integracja's SWITCH competition. Directly comparable on the accessibility and digital-inclusion axis, but with a narrower, digital-first scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Niepe_pl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/integracjatv
• Facebookfacebook.com/integracja
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/integracja
• Instagraminstagram.com/integracja_official

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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