Stowarzyszenie Miasto Jest Nasze

What Stowarzyszenie Miasto Jest Nasze does

Stowarzyszenie Miasto Jest Nasze (MJN) is a Warsaw-based civic non-profit association founded in 2013 (or 2014 per company history) and self-described as the largest urban movement in Poland. The organization operates as a grassroots community organizing platform focused on urban policy advocacy in Warsaw, structured around district-level circles (koła dzielnicowe) and thematic commissions covering architecture, public transport, housing, green spaces, heritage preservation, and pedestrian safety. MJN publishes articles, in-depth reports, urban maps, and two podcast series ('Warszawiacy Wszystkich Krajów' and 'Warszawskie Tętno'), conducts watchdog activities to verify local government statements, and maintains elected representation in Warsaw's governance: 3 City Councillors, 12 District Councillors, and 1 Deputy Mayor across multiple districts including Żoliborz, Mokotów, Ochota, Praga-Północ, Praga-Południe, Targówek, Bielany, and Wola.

MJN's core products are publications, podcasts, district circles, thematic commissions, and a citizens' support service offering an emergency phone line and assistance with filing municipal complaints and petitions. The underlying technology is a civic advocacy platform built on web content publishing, multimedia production, and community organizing tools rather than proprietary software. The organization's go-to-market is community-led: bottom-up urban actions, petitions, campaigns, and direct engagement with residents across Warsaw.

MJN's revenue model is donation-based, with no commercial pricing. Funding comes from small-tier donations at 20, 50, 100, and 200 zl, membership fees, and the Polish 1.5% income tax designation available through its Organizacja Pożytku Publicznego (OPP) status (KRS 0000533589). The primary customer segment is Warsaw residents seeking improved urban planning, transparent governance, and civic participation. The organization partners with foundations and grassroots groups for community events, and has historically entered political coalitions — notably with Civic Coalition (Koalicja Obywatelska) for the 2019 Warsaw local elections, before departing in 2024 to continue as an independent political force.

Name

Stowarzyszenie Miasto Jest Nasze

Legal name

Stowarzyszenie Miasto Jest Nasze

Website

https://miastojestnasze.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MJN is a Warsaw-based civic non-profit and self-described largest urban movement in Poland, organizing grassroots community action, publishing urban policy research and podcasts, and maintaining elected representatives in Warsaw's local government to advocate for residents' interests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Advocacy and Urban Research

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

Keywords

• Civic advocacy services
• Urban movement organizing
• Community organizing
• Urban policy research
• Civic engagement platform

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 membership fees: The organization is funded primarily through donations and membership fees from supporters. They offer donation options at 20 zl, 50 zl, 100 zl, and 200 zl amounts. They are registered as an Organization of Public Benefit (Organizacja Pożytku Publicznego), which allows them to receive 1% of income tax donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MJN operates a civic advocacy and urban research organization that combines grassroots community organizing with expert policy research to influence Warsaw's urban policy. It delivers this through published articles, reports, podcasts, and maps; district-level circles and thematic commissions; formal comments on local plans and draft resolutions; watchdog verification of politician statements; and representation of residents through 3 City Councillors, 12 District Councillors, and 1 Deputy Mayor in Warsaw's local government.

Product overview

Stowarzyszenie Miasto Jest Nasze (MJN) is Poland's largest urban civic movement, focused on improving Warsaw through grassroots activism, civic participation, and local government oversight. Rather than a technology product company, MJN offers a portfolio of civic engagement services including publications (articles, reports, podcasts), neighborhood-based organizing (district circles and thematic commissions), and citizen support services. Their core offering is their advocacy platform combining online content, community organizing, and direct civic participation to shape urban policy in Warsaw.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Publications and Content Platform Articles, interviews, reports, and maps covering Warsaw urban topics including architecture, public transport, housing, green spaces, and civic activism, organized by categories such as architecture and monuments, urban planning, transport, children, and neighborhood-specific issues. Targeted at Warsaw residents and civic stakeholders.
• Podcasts (Warszawiacy Wszystkich Krajów and Warszawskie Tętno) Podcast series including 'Warszawiacy Wszystkich Krajów' featuring interviews with cultural figures and 'Warszawskie Tętno' covering urban activism topics such as pedestrian rights and wildlife in cities. Targeted at Warsaw residents interested in urban issues.
• District Circles and Thematic Commissions Neighborhood-based circles and thematic commissions where MJN members participate in grassroots urban actions, research municipal policies, submit comments to local plans and resolutions, and engage in watchdog activities. Targeted at engaged Warsaw residents.
• Newsletter Subscription Email newsletter subscription offered to citizens to stay informed about urban developments and MJN activities. Targeted at Warsaw residents and supporters.
• Citizens' Support and Interpellation Services Assistance to Warsaw residents facing municipal issues, offering contact channels, an emergency phone line for residents, and support in filing official complaints and petitions. Targeted at Warsaw residents seeking help with municipal issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• MJN's advocacy has influenced Warsaw urban policy, including successful campaigns for pedestrian infrastructure improvements, heritage preservation, and public space protections.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• OpenGift.plminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOpenGift.pl provided personalized MJN-themed merchandise (badges and balloons) for the Children's Day event at Jazdow. This was a partnership arrangement where MJN received promotional items for their community event.
• Wodociagi WarszawskieminorOthersWodociagi Warszawskie (Warsaw Waterworks) provided access to drinking water (kranowka) for participants at the Children's Day event organized by MJN at Jazdow.
• Fundacja BullerbynminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner in organizing the Children's Day event at Jazdow, contributing to the community festival for Warsaw families.
• Pracownia Nauki i PrzygodyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner foundation in organizing the Children's Day event at Jazdow, contributing educational activities for children.
• Fundacja OdjazdowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner foundation in organizing the Children's Day event at Jazdow.
• Terytorium NeutralneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in organizing the Children's Day event at Jazdow.
• Rodzice Dla KlimatuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate-focused parent organization partnering with MJN for the Children's Day event at Jazdow.
• Rodzic w MieścieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent-focused urban organization partnering with MJN for community events.
• Mozaika KlimatycznaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate coalition organization partnering with MJN for the Children's Day event.
• Polskie Forum MigracyjneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish Migration Forum partnering with MJN for the Children's Day event at Jazdow.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Fundacja Napraw Sobie Miasto: Polish urban civic foundation focused on local community engagement, participatory budgeting, and grassroots urban improvement. Directly comparable as a Polish non-profit operating grassroots urban advocacy and civic participation programs in Polish cities.
• Fundacja im. Stefana Batorego: Major Polish foundation supporting democracy, civil society, and civic engagement through grantmaking and operational programs. Comparable as a Polish non-profit active in civic space support and policy advocacy, though operating more as an umbrella grantmaker than a grassroots movement.
• Miasto2077: Polish urban innovation think tank focused on cities, climate, and sustainable development. Directly comparable as a Polish think tank-style organization producing urban policy research and engaging in advocacy around city futures.
• Municipal Arts Society: New York-based civic advocacy organization focused on urban planning, historic preservation, and public space. Comparable as a membership-driven urban advocacy organization publishing research and policy commentary to influence city-level decisions on planning and heritage.
• Stowarzyszenie My-Poznaniacy: Poznań-based civic movement advocating for local urban improvements and participatory governance. Directly comparable as a Polish local civic association using grassroots organizing and political engagement to influence municipal policy in a single city.
• ClientEarth (Poland operations): International environmental law charity with Polish operations using strategic litigation and policy advocacy to drive environmental and urban governance improvements. Comparable as a non-profit using research, legal filings, and watchdog-style advocacy to influence Polish public policy.
• Fundacja Frank Bold (Poland): Polish environmental and sustainability foundation using legal advocacy and watchdog-style research on environmental and urban governance. Comparable as a Polish non-profit operating at the intersection of civic advocacy, environmental policy, and urban issues.

Broad incumbents

• Centre for Cities: UK-based urban policy think tank producing research on city economic performance, transport, and housing. Comparable as an established urban policy research organization producing authoritative publications to influence national and municipal policy debates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miasto-jest-nasze

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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