Stowarzyszenie Rodziców i Przyjaciół Dzieci Niewidomych i Słabowidzących Nadzieja

What Stowarzyszenie Rodziców i Przyjaciół Dzieci Niewidomych i Słabowidzących Nadzieja does

Stowarzyszenie Rodziców i Przyjaciół Dzieci Niewidomych i Słabowidzących Nadzieja is a Polish non-profit association (stowarzyszenie) founded in 1999 in Kraków to support children, youth, and adults with visual impairments and their families. The organization is headquartered at ul. Tyniecka 6 within the Centrum dla Niewidomych i Słabowidzących (Special School and Education Center for Blind and Partially Sighted Children) and operates a second facility, the Parent Club (Klub Rodzica), at ul. Bałuckiego 9/1, both in Kraków, Poland. It held Public Benefit Organization (OPP) status since December 2010 (KRS 0000309642).

The association delivers a portfolio of community service programs rather than commercial products, including half-day camps (półkolonie) during summer and winter breaks, the Parent Club for family support, sports sections (dance, table tennis for the blind, showdown, draughts), cultural and educational excursions, international exchange programs, and assistive technology training delivered in partnership with Ośrodek Wsparcia i Testów (OWIT). Programs are staffed by a small team of 11 consisting of board members, tyflopedagogues (visual impairment educators), orientation therapists, and psychologists, supported by volunteers. The organization trains beneficiaries on third-party assistive technologies including OrCam, Braille devices, screen readers, and electronic magnifiers.

The revenue model is entirely non-commercial, relying on a mix of municipal government grants (Gmina Miejska Kraków), Ministry of Sport funding channeled through partner organizations, 1.5% personal income tax donations enabled by OPP status, direct donations (including a recurring 5 PLN monthly program), and small participant fees for some camps. Most programs are free or heavily subsidized, with summer 2026 half-day camps being offered at no cost. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on parent networks, school partnerships, and the host institution's referral pipeline rather than traditional marketing.

Name

Stowarzyszenie Rodziców i Przyjaciół Dzieci Niewidomych i Słabowidzących Nadzieja

Legal name

Stowarzyszenie Rodziców i Przyjaciół Dzieci Niewidomych i Słabowidzących Nadzieja

Website

https://nadzieja-krakow.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stowarzyszenie Nadzieja is a Kraków-based Polish non-profit association founded in 1999 that supports children, youth, and families affected by visual impairments through rehabilitation camps, sports programs, cultural activities, assistive technology training, and a parent support club, funded primarily by municipal grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services for Visual Impairment

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYEDALAFAN

Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services

SECONDARYMPAKACAH

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYEDAJAKAI

Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

SECONDARYEDALAFAI

Disability & Chronic Condition Care Coordination

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services

Keywords

• Visual impairment support
• Disability rehabilitation services
• Assistive technology training
• Inclusive sports programs
• Parent support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. 1.5% Tax Deduction Donations: As a Public Benefit Organization (OPP) since December 2010, the organization receives donations through the Polish 1.5% tax deduction program (KRS 0000309642). Taxpayers can designate 1.5% of their income tax to support the organization's statutory activities.
2. Municipal Government Grants: The Gmina Miejska Kraków (City of Krakow) provides funding for public tasks including the Parent Club and half-day camp programs (półkolonie) for children with disabilities.
3. Program Participation Fees: Partial cost recovery fees for half-day camps: 150 PLN per participant for summer 2024 camps, 300 PLN for winter 2024 camps. Summer 2026 camps are free of charge.
4. Ministry of Sport Funding: The sports project 'Bliżej sportu i ruchu' receives funding from the Ministry of Sport through Małopolski Szkolny Związek Sportowy and Stowarzyszenie CROSS in Warsaw.
5. Direct Donations: The organization accepts direct monetary donations to support rehabilitation, integration, culture, and physical activity programs for visually impaired members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The association delivers rehabilitation, education support, sports, cultural programs, and social integration services for children and youth aged 7-24 with blindness and visual impairment in Kraków, along with their families. Its core activities include half-day camps (półkolonie) during school breaks, a Parent Club offering regular weekly meetings, sports sections (dance, blind table tennis, showdown, draughts), international cultural exchange projects, educational workshops, and assistive technology training sessions conducted with partner Ośrodek Wsparcia i Testów OWIT.

Product overview

Stowarzyszenie Nadzieja is a non-profit organization (association) focused on supporting blind and visually impaired children, youth, and adults in Kraków, Poland. Rather than offering a traditional product, the organization provides a range of service programs including: organized half-day camps (półkolonie) during summer and winter breaks for children with visual disabilities; a Parent Club (Klub Rodzica) offering regular meetings, workshops, and support services for families; sports sections (dance, table tennis for the blind, showdown, 100-square checkers); international exchange programs; educational workshops; and patriotic-cultural events. The organization operates as a public benefit organization (OPP) since December 2010 and collaborates with the Special Educational Center for Blind and Visually Impaired in Kraków.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Half-Day Camps (Półkolonie) for Visually Impaired Children

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ośrodek Wsparcia i Testów OWIT (Support and Testing Center)coreTechnology or Integration · 12 June 2024Conducts training sessions on assistive technologies for visually impaired individuals, presenting specialized equipment including OrCam, Braille devices, screen readers, and electronic magnifiers. Organized training on June 12, 2024.
• Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny im. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie (Pedagogical University of Krakow)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2019Academic partner for the 2019 International Typhlopedagogical Congress. Professor Kazimierz Karolczak, Rector of the university, was part of the Honorary Committee and opened the congress.
• Fundacja Niepełnosprawni Razem (Foundation Disabled Together)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2019Co-organizer of the 2019 International Typhlopedagogical Congress. Vice President Bartosz Godzwon serves on the organizational committee.
• Małopolski Szkolny Związek Sportowy / Stowarzyszenie CROSScoreOthersChannels Ministry of Sport funding to the sports project 'Bliżej sportu i ruchu'. Provides funding for sports activities including dance, table tennis for blind, showdown, and draughts sections.
• OCHO Grupa Medyczna prof. Zagórskiego (OCHO Medical Group)minorOthersDonated support to the association for children and youth with visual impairments. Representatives: Prof. Zbigniew Zagórski and CEO Maciej Zagórski.
• Gmina Miejska Kraków (City of Krakow)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary municipal partner co-organizing half-day camps (półkolonie) and funding the Parent Club 'Klub Rodzica z dzieckiem z niepełnosprawnością wzroku'. Mayor Jacek Majchrowski opened the 2019 congress.
• Zespół Szkół i Placówek pn. Centrum dla Niewidomych i Słabowidzących w KrakowiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for association activities and main beneficiary of rehabilitation programs. Located at ul. Tyniecka 6. Director Agnieszka Nawrocka served on the 2019 congress committee.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Polski Związek Niewidomych (Polish Association of the Blind): The national Polish membership organization for blind and visually impaired people, with regional branches including Małopolska. Directly comparable as a non-profit delivering services, advocacy, and rehabilitation support to the same visually impaired population in overlapping geography.
• Fundacja TUS: Polish foundation supporting people with visual impairments through rehabilitation, education, and assistive technology programs. Comparable as a non-profit specializing in the same beneficiary group with overlapping AT training and integration programs.
• Fundacja Vis Maior: Polish foundation supporting blind and visually impaired people across rehabilitation, culture, education, and integration. Directly comparable as a non-profit operating in the same disability-services niche in Poland with overlapping program types.
• Towarzystwo Opieki nad Ociemniałymi (Society for Care of the Blind): Historic Polish society (founded 1868) providing care, education, and rehabilitation for blind people, including the famous Laski center. Comparable as a long-standing Polish non-profit serving the visually impaired across the lifecycle with rehabilitation and education services.
• Fundacja Niepełnosprawni Razem: Polish foundation (Foundation Disabled Together) that co-organized the 2019 International Typhlopedagogical Congress with Nadzieja. Directly comparable as a non-profit serving people with disabilities, including the visually impaired, with similar advocacy and program delivery.

Broad incumbents

• European Blind Union: Regional non-governmental umbrella organization representing blind and partially sighted people across Europe. Comparable as a larger established player in the same disability-services niche, providing broader advocacy and networking that complements Nadzieja's national-level work.
• Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB): UK's leading charity for people with sight loss, offering advice, support, and campaigning. Comparable as a much larger established player in visual-impairment services with overlapping program areas including AT support, family services, and rehabilitation.
• American Foundation for the Blind (AFB): US national non-profit addressing equity for people with visual impairments through research, advocacy, and programs. Comparable as a larger established organization in the visual-impairment services sector with broader national scope than Nadzieja's regional focus.

Emerging players

• Fundacja Integracja: Polish foundation supporting integration of people with disabilities more broadly across society. Comparable as a non-profit with overlapping disability-services mission, though with broader scope beyond visual impairment specifically.

Regional players

• Towarzystwo Pomocy Głuchoniewidomym: Polish society supporting deafblind individuals with rehabilitation, education, and community programs. Comparable as a regional Polish non-profit serving a related sensory-disability population with overlapping rehabilitation and family-support service models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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