Fundacja Kobiety W Chirurgii

What Fundacja Kobiety W Chirurgii does

Fundacja Kobiety W Chirurgii is a Poland-based non-profit foundation, established on January 22, 2021 and headquartered in Gdańsk, that supports female doctors, nurses, and midwives working in procedural and surgical medical specialties. Its mission is to address discrimination, mobbing, and unequal access to professional development facing women in Polish surgical specialties, where women constitute only 13.4% of general surgeons and only 3 female da Vinci robotic surgery operators exist nationally. The foundation is the first and only Poland-dedicated organization focused on this population, and its 2021 "Liczymy się!" survey of nearly 500 women found that 90% of respondents had experienced workplace discrimination.

The foundation operates an integrated portfolio of free programs: professional training courses including da Vinci robotic surgery workshops delivered in partnership with Synektik (Poland's exclusive da Vinci distributor) and partner hospitals across Kraków, Szczecin, Warsaw, Poznań, and Bydgoszcz; the "Spółdzielnia Wiedzy" virtual community of practice; a mentoring system; free legal and psychological support under the "Ostre cięcie przeciwko dyskryminacji" anti-discrimination project funded by EEA and Norway Grants; the "Aplikacja Approved" workplace-rating application; and the annual "Kultura zarządzania w medycynie" conference (Gdańsk 2023, Poznań 2026). Strategic corporate partners include Paul Hartmann Polska, with patronage from the Polish Federation of Hospitals, and the foundation operates with approximately 7 paid staff and an 8-member volunteer Board.

The foundation is funded exclusively through grants, individual donations (one-time, monthly recurring via Patronite/BuyCoffee platforms, and shopping-based giving via FaniMani), and in-kind pro-bono services from partners. Donations to statutory activities are tax-deductible for individuals up to 6% of income. The foundation does not generate commercial revenue and all offerings are provided free of charge, with beneficiaries covering only travel and a small administrative fee (100 PLN) for robotic surgery workshops. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Fundacja Kobiety W Chirurgii

Legal name

Fundacja Kobiety w Chirurgii

Website

https://kobietywchirurgii.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundacja Kobiety W Chirurgii is a Poland-based non-profit foundation supporting female doctors, nurses, and midwives in procedural medical specialties through free professional training (robotic surgery, ultrasound), mentoring, legal/psychological support, and anti-discrimination advocacy, funded by EEA/Norway Grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Development & Advocacy

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJALAF

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Funding, Grants & Program Administration

Keywords

• Women surgeon advocacy
• Surgical training programs
• Healthcare anti-discrimination support
• Medical professional mentoring
• Nonprofit healthcare community

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdańsk

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donations: The foundation is primarily funded through grants (including from EEA and Norway Funds under the Active Citizens programme) and individual donations. Donors can contribute via one-time bank transfer, monthly recurring donations (30, 50, 70, 100 PLN or custom amounts), Patronite platform, BuyCoffee platform, and FaniMani (shopping-based giving). Donations to the foundation's statutory activities are tax-deductible for individuals up to 6% of income.
2. Donation-Based Model (Grants and Charitable Donations): Fundacja Kobiety w Chirurgii is a nonprofit organization that does not generate commercial revenue. It is primarily sustained through grants and donations. Donors include individuals, corporate partners (e.g., Paul Hartmann Polska), and institutional funders (EEA/Norway Grants, Active Citizens Regional Fund). The foundation also receives in-kind support such as venue hosting and professional pro-bono services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fundacja Kobiety w Chirurgii is a Polish non-profit foundation delivering a free integrated support platform for women working in surgical and procedural medical specialties. Its core offerings include free professional training courses (robotic surgery on da Vinci systems, ultrasound, vascular anastomosis), a mentoring system, a virtual knowledge cooperative (Spółdzielnia Wiedzy), an anti-discrimination program with free legal and psychological consultations, the "Liczymy się!" research initiative, and the Approved workplace-rating application.

Product overview

Fundacja Kobiety w Chirurgii is a non-profit foundation supporting women in procedural medical specializations. Its portfolio is organized as a platform of interconnected programs: free professional training courses (Kursy zawodowe) covering robotic surgery, ultrasound, and vascular techniques form the core skill-development offering; the Knowledge Cooperative (Spółdzielnia wiedzy) and Mentoring System provide peer learning and career guidance; the 'Ostre cięcie przeciwko dyskryminacji' anti-discrimination project delivers free legal and psychological support alongside educational content; the Approved application (Aplikacja Approved) enables workplace reviews; the Liczymy się! survey generates research to inform activities; and the 'Dbam o siebie!' wellness program promotes work-life balance. The Foundation also organizes the annual conference 'Kultura zarządzania w medycynie' and maintains a publications library. The Foundation does not offer a software-as-a-product; all offerings are non-commercial programs and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kursy zawodowe (Professional Courses) Free professional training courses for women in procedural medical specialties, including robotic surgery workshops using the da Vinci system, ultrasound training, and vascular anastomosis workshops. Delivered in partnership with hospitals and the da Vinci distributor Synektik.
• Aplikacja Approved (Approved Application) A ranking application that allows healthcare workers to add and check reviews about employers and medical facilities in Poland, covering working conditions, compliance with labor law, professional development, and management quality.
• Ostre cięcie przeciwko dyskryminacji (Sharp Cut Against Discrimination) Multi-component project providing anti-discrimination education, free psychological and legal consultations, webinars, and conferences for women in procedural medical specialties experiencing discrimination or mobbing.
• Bezpłatne wsparcie prawne (Free Legal Support) Free legal consultations directed at women doctors, nurses, and midwives in procedural medical specializations experiencing discrimination, harassment, or mobbing in the workplace.
• Bezpłatne wsparcie psychologiczne (Free Psychological Support) Free psychological consultations provided by psychologist and psychotherapist Anna Adamiak-Tazbir for women in procedural medical specializations; first consultation free with options for additional sessions.
• System mentoringowy (Mentoring System) A mentoring program connecting beginner doctors, nurses, and midwives with experienced professionals who offer support, inspiration, and knowledge sharing in procedural medical specialties.
• Spółdzielnia wiedzy (Knowledge Cooperative) A virtual community of practice (closed Facebook group) for women in procedural medicine to share knowledge, ask questions, and seek support; includes webinars and expert-led sessions.
• Badanie Liczymy się! (Counting Ourselves Survey) A research initiative studying the professional and family situation of women working in procedural medical specializations, conducted in multiple editions to identify needs and inform the foundation's activities.
• Dbam o siebie! (I Take Care of Myself!) A project promoting healthy lifestyle and work-life balance among women in procedural medical specializations, including personal training sessions and dietary consultations tailored for shift workers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of surveyed women experienced discrimination at work
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Paul Hartmann Polska Sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Paul Hartmann Polska became the foundation's strategic partner in June 2022. Hartmann supports the foundation's educational activities and professional development training for women in procedural medicine. The partnership includes webinars (e.g., 'Tajemnice Podciśnienia' on negative pressure wound therapy), sponsorship of training events, and shared commitment to gender equality in healthcare. Hartmann is represented by both national and global female leadership.
• SynektikcoreTechnology or IntegrationSynektik is the exclusive distributor of the da Vinci robotic surgical system in Poland. The foundation partners with Synektik to deliver robotic surgery training workshops for women surgeons at partner hospitals across Poland (Kraków, Szczecin, Warsaw, Lublin, Bydgoszcz).
• NEO Hospital / Szpital na KlinachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital for the pilot edition of the robotic surgery training course on da Vinci robots held in February 2022.
• Szpital MedicoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital for robotic surgery training workshops for gynecologists, organized jointly with Synektik.
• Miasto Poznań (City of Poznań)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the 2nd edition of the 'Kultura zarządzania w medycynie' conference scheduled for February 2026 in Poznań.
• Szpital Miejski im. J. Strusia, PoznańcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital for the 2nd edition of the 'Kultura zarządzania w medycynie' conference (February 2026), hosting the workshop portion of the event.
• Szpital Miejski im. F. Raszei, PoznańminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital for the 2nd edition of the 'Kultura zarządzania w medycynie' conference in Poznań (February 2026).
• MIRO and USG TrenerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizers of ultrasound training courses for doctors, nurses, and paramedics held in Warsaw in July 2022.
• Polskie Towarzystwo Prawa AntydyskryminacyjnegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner contributing legal expertise for the anti-discrimination handbook and webinars on discrimination, mobbing, and sexual harassment in healthcare workplaces.
• Polska Federacja Szpitali (Polish Federation of Hospitals)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe federation granted patronage over the robotic surgery training series and established a Coalition for the Development of Medical Robotics.
• Woman Labour MattersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization founded by Elżbieta Niezgódka, specializing in labor rights support and education for women. Contributed a webinar on mobbing in the workplace for the foundation's anti-discrimination project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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