Young Life Poland

What Young Life Poland does

Young Life Poland, legally Fundacja Young Life Polska, is a Polish non-governmental foundation (fundacja pozarządowa) headquartered at ul. Swojska 21, 60-592 Poznań (KRS 0000444251, NIP 7831695379). Founded in 2012 by Kristyna, a Czech national previously involved with the global Young Life movement, it is the Polish affiliate of the U.S.-originated Young Life organization (founded 1941), which operates in 100+ countries and reaches over 2 million youth annually. Young Life Poland runs an age-tiered portfolio of faith-based youth programs: Wyld Life for middle-school students (grades 6-8), the flagship Young Life for high-school students, and Young Life Uniwersytecki for university students, supplemented by sub-programs such as Wigwam (small-group Bible discussion), Club (thematic gatherings), Wieczór Filmowy (movie nights), Campaigners (post-camp small groups), Rekolekcje (retreats), and Service Projects. Specialized offerings include YL Shelter in Warsaw for Russian-speaking (Ukrainian and Russian) youth and the Bierzmowanie (Confirmation) preparation program delivered across 12 Catholic parishes in cooperation with local animators.

Operations are delivered through five local chapters — Poznań, Warsaw, Gdańsk, Lusowo, and Kraków — each led by a dedicated area director. The national team of 12 paid employees (led by Country Director Dominik Fąferek) is supported by approximately 100 volunteer leaders. Activities are anchored by residential summer camps and weekend retreats, with publicly disclosed unit pricing: 2,100 PLN for the Young Life high-school summer camp (Ślesin, August 17-22, 2026), 1,900 PLN for the Wyld Life middle-school camp (August 9-13, 2026), and 190 PLN for the Weekend YL University retreat (Dąbrowa, May 8-10, 2026).

The revenue model is a hybrid of donations/charitable contributions (the primary stream, solicited through the 'Wspomóż nas' / Support Us page with one-time and recurring patronage options) and unit-priced program fees for camps and retreats. Corporate supporters (Bobrowski, Conforma, Moja, Montana as Partners; IB Systems, ATM as Supporters) are publicly acknowledged. The organization holds official blessings from the Bishop of Poznań, the Bishop of Warsaw, and the Chairman of the Polish Episcopal Conference (Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki), formalizing its standing within the institutional Catholic Church. Board oversight is provided by Alvin Anderson, Nathan Gunn, and Brooke Johnston.

Name

Young Life Poland

Legal name

Fundacja Young Life Polska

Website

https://polska.younglife.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Young Life Poland is a Poznań-based Catholic youth ministry foundation (founded 2012) that runs age-tiered faith programs for Polish and Russian-speaking youth across five cities, delivered by 12 staff and ~100 volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Ministry / Religious Education

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth ministry programs
• Christian youth clubs
• Confirmation preparation
• Summer camps youth
• Community faith engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznań

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a non-governmental foundation (fundacja), Young Life Poland relies primarily on donations from individuals, supporters, and partners. They encourage financial support through their 'Wspomóż nas' (Support us) page, offering options for one-time donations and ongoing patronage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Young Life Poland is a Christian youth ministry organization that runs age-appropriate clubs, camps, retreats, and faith-based programs for adolescents across Poland. Its core offerings include Wyld Life for middle schoolers, Young Life for high schoolers, Young Life University for college students, YL Shelter for Russian-speaking youth, and Bierzmowanie (Confirmation) preparation delivered in partnership with 12 Catholic parishes. Programs are funded primarily through donations and supported by approximately 100 volunteer leaders and 12 paid staff operating in five cities.

Product overview

Young Life Poland is a non-governmental foundation operating as a multi-program youth ministry organization with its headquarters in Poznań. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs structured by age group: Wyld Life for primary school students (grades 6-8), Young Life for high school students, and Young Life Uniwersytecki for university students, with additional specialized programming including Young Life Shelter for Russian-speaking youth and Bierzmowanie (Confirmation) preparation across 12 parishes. Local activities include Club meetings (thematic gatherings with music, games, and skits), Wigwam (intimate Bible discussion groups), Wieczór Filmowy (movie nights), Campaigners (post-camp small groups), and Rekolekcje (faith retreats). National programming includes Summer Camps for both Wyld Life and Young Life participants, Weekend YL University retreats, Service Projects for community engagement, and Fall Weekend events. The organization also facilitates Confirmation Clubs and provides opportunities for volunteering, patronage, and prayer support.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Wyld Life Wyld Life is Young Life Poland's program for primary school students (grades 6-8), featuring age-appropriate activities, games, and discussions designed to build relationships and introduce Christian values. The program is delivered through local clubs and trained volunteer leaders.
• Young Life Young Life is the flagship high school ministry program featuring periodic club meetings with music, games, skits, and testimony sharing, as well as summer camps and weekend retreats. It is the central offering of Young Life Poland and is delivered across five cities.
• Young Life Uniwersytecki Young Life University is the college-student program offering Weekend YL University retreats and ongoing community building for university-age youth. Operating in Poznań and Kraków, it serves the 18-24 age group.
• Young Life Shelter (YL Shelter) YL Shelter is a specialized program operating as a distinct area in Warsaw, offering events and gatherings designed for Russian-speaking and Ukrainian youth in Poland. It supports faith development and integration for migrant youth.
• Bierzmowanie (Confirmation Clubs) Bierzmowanie is Young Life Poland's two-year preparation program for the Catholic sacrament of confirmation, conducted in cooperation with local animators across 12 parishes nationwide. The program combines discussion, prayer, and integration.
• Young Life Summer Camp Annual summer camp for high school students held in Ślesin, 17-22 August 2026, priced at 2,100 PLN per participant. Features activities and spiritual development opportunities.
• Wyld Life Summer Camp Summer camp for primary school students (grades 6-8) held 9-13 August 2026, priced at 1,900 PLN per participant, offering age-appropriate activities in a camp environment.
• Weekend YL University University student retreat held in Dąbrowa from 8-10 May 2026, priced at 190 PLN per participant, offering weekend programming for college-age youth.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 2 million young people impacted globally each year through donations

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BobrowskiminorOthersLogo displayed in the Partnerzy (Partners) section on the Young Life Poland website, indicating a supportive partnership relationship.
• ConformaminorOthersLogo displayed in the Partnerzy (Partners) section on the Young Life Poland website.
• MojaminorOthersLogo displayed in the Partnerzy (Partners) section on the Young Life Poland website.
• MontanaminorOthersLogo displayed in the Partnerzy (Partners) section on the Young Life Poland website.
• IB SystemsminorOthersLogo displayed in the 'wspierają nas' (they support us) section as a supporter.
• ATMminorOthersLogo displayed in the 'wspierają nas' (they support us) section as a supporter.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Ruch Światło-Życie (Light-Life Movement): Major Polish Catholic youth movement founded by Fr. Franciszek Blachnicki, organizing retreats, formation groups, and parish-based youth ministry across Poland. Comparable Polish-specific faith-based youth work.
• Fundacja Dzieło Nowego Tysiąclecia: Polish Catholic foundation supporting youth pastoral ministry, scholarship programs, and John Paul II Foundation activities across Poland. Comparable faith-based Polish youth organization.
• Katolickie Stowarzyszenie Młodzieży (KSM): Polish Catholic Youth Association — nationwide diocesan youth organization with parish-based chapters, retreats, and formation programs. Directly comparable Polish faith-based youth ministry.

Direct peers

• Young Life International: Parent global organization of the same name; runs identical relational youth ministry model across 100+ countries with the same programmatic structure (clubs, camps, Campaigners). Most directly comparable entity — Young Life Poland is a franchise affiliate.
• Youth for Christ International: Global evangelical youth ministry organization operating in 100+ countries with similar volunteer-led, relational approach to adolescent faith formation. Directly comparable mission, methodology, and target demographic.
• Scripture Union: International Christian organization focused on children and youth Bible engagement, school-based ministry, and family ministry — operates in many countries including Poland. Directly comparable faith-based youth work.
• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): Intervarsity Christian Fellowship / Cru operates student and youth ministry programs globally, including in Poland. Directly comparable as a faith-based, volunteer-led youth/student development organization.
• AWANA: Faith-based youth ministry focused on children and teens through weekly club meetings, Scripture memorization, and volunteer-led programming — closely comparable to Young Life's club-based model.

Broad incumbents

• Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego (Polish Scouting): Polish Scouting and Guiding Association — large national youth development organization offering non-formal education, camps, and leadership programs for Polish youth. Comparable as a major Polish volunteer-led youth organization, though secular and broader in scope.
• YMCA Poland: Polish branch of the global YMCA movement — broader youth development organization offering programs to children and adolescents, but secular rather than faith-based. Comparable as a volunteer-led youth development nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/younglifepolska
• Instagraminstagram.com/younglifepolska
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ylpolska

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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