What Fundacja Diversum does

Fundacja Diversum is a Polish non-profit foundation registered in Wrocław and founded in 2022 by Agata Roczniak, who serves as President. The foundation's mission is to change perceptions of disability through education aimed primarily at children aged 5-10 in schools and preschools, with a secondary audience of corporate clients seeking Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training. It is funded by a hybrid model combining individual donations (one-time and recurring via tpay, plus the Polish 1.5% tax designation), corporate sponsorships (BNP Paribas Bank Polska as Strategic Partner since 2022, Toyota group as publication partners, Arval Polska as D&I training client), and government project grants from PFRON administered through MOPS Wrocław. Outreach runs through the foundation's website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, television appearances by the founder on TVP and TVN, and earned media at events such as the Polish EU Presidency conference.

The foundation's product portfolio centers on the 'Oswajamy niepełnosprawność' (Taming Disability) workshop series for schools, D&I consulting and inspirational speaking for corporates, and a publishing line of educational children's books — 'Agata szaleje na kółkach' (2022, with English and Ukrainian editions), 'Przemek zawsze wstaje lewą nogą' (2023), and 'Oskar (się) miga' (2024) — each based on a real team member's lived experience with disability and distributed free to workshop participants or sold through the foundation's online store. The foundation does not operate proprietary technology systems; its underlying delivery model relies on in-person facilitation by team members with disabilities, WordPress-based e-commerce, and standard payment integrations (tpay, PayPal). Operational scope is concentrated in the Lower Silesia region of Poland, with documented workshop cycles in Gmina Wrocław (30 workshops reaching ~700 children in 2023; 15 institutions in 2024-2025) and extension to the Świdnica region via partnership with Fundacja Z Innej Bajki. Institutional recognition includes Honorary Patronage from the Children's Rights Ombudsman for the debut book and selection to the Ministry of Education's NGO cooperation team in 2024.

Name

Fundacja Diversum

Legal name

Fundacja Diversum

Website

https://diversum.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundacja Diversum is a Polish non-profit foundation, founded in 2022 and based in Wrocław, that educates children aged 5-10 about disability and diversity through in-person school workshops, corporate D&I training, and published children's books featuring real-life disability stories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Education and Inclusion Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Disability education workshops
• Children's inclusion books
• Diversity inclusion consulting
• Nonprofit disability awareness
• Inspirational disability speaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Wroclaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters via tpay payment processor (credit card, BLIK, bank transfer). Suggested amounts of 500 PLN, 250 PLN, or 100 PLN with custom amount option.
2. Government Grants: Project funding from PFRON (Państwowy Fundusz Rehabilitacji Osób Niepełnosprawnych) through MOPS Wrocław for workshops and educational materials. Funding supports the 'Oswajamy niepełnosprawność' project series.
3. Book Sales: Sale of educational children's books through the foundation's e-commerce store. Books are also provided free to children during workshop events, with costs covered by project funding.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorship and partnership arrangements with corporations (BNP Paribas Bank Polska as strategic partner, Toyota as publication partners) providing funding, venue support, and access to employee engagement programs.
5. 1.5% Tax Donation: Polish tax designation program allowing individuals to direct 1.5% of their income tax to the foundation (KRS: 0000507234, cel szczegółowy: 36918).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fundacja Diversum is a Polish non-profit foundation that educates children aged 5-10 about disability and human diversity through free interactive workshops in schools and preschools, publishes educational children's books featuring real-life role models with disabilities ("Agata szaleje na kółkach", "Przemek zawsze wstaje lewą nogą", "Oskar (się) miga"), and delivers corporate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion consulting and inspirational speaking. Its flagship project, "Oswajamy niepełnosprawność" (Taming Disability), has reached approximately 700+ children and 30+ teachers across 30 workshops in Gmina Wrocław. The foundation operates with 1-10 employees from Wrocław, Poland, funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, and government grants.

Product overview

Fundacja Diversum is a non-profit foundation that operates as a single unified offering focused on changing perceptions of disability through education. The core portfolio consists of educational workshops for children ('Oswajamy niepełnosprawność' workshops), Diversity Equity & Inclusion consulting for companies, and inspirational speaking engagements. The foundation also publishes educational children's books including 'Agata szaleje na kółkach' (available in Polish, English 'Agatha – that's how she rolls!', and Ukrainian 'Агата й дива на візку'), 'Przemek zawsze wstaje lewą nogą', and 'Oskar (się) miga', along with supporting educational materials like inclusive cards. All products are distributed free to children during workshops or sold through the foundation's shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educational workshops "Oswajamy niepełnosprawność" (Taming Disability) Interactive educational workshops for children aged 5-10 in preschools and primary schools teaching about disability, diversity, and inclusion through facilitated meetings with real-life disabled role models and hands-on exercises (wheelchair use, white cane navigation, blindfold activities). Free to participating schools, with costs covered by PFRON grants and corporate sponsors.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion consulting Consulting services for companies on managing diversity and inclusion, including inspirational talks and disability awareness workshops for employees, delivered through partnership arrangements with corporate clients.
• Inspirational speeches and meetings Inspirational speeches and meetings delivered by the foundation's team members (including people with disabilities) sharing personal experiences with disability, designed for corporate events, conferences, and educational gatherings.
• "Agata szaleje na kółkach" (Polish) Educational book for children about disability, featuring the foundation's president Agata Roczniak who has spinal muscular atrophy and uses a wheelchair; narrated by her niece Zosia; includes audio description for visually impaired readers; available in Polish, English, and Ukrainian.
• Przemek zawsze wstaje lewą nogą Educational book for children about Przemek Świercz, an amputee and former football player, trainer, husband, and father; conveys messages about Paralympic athletes and perseverance.
• Oskar (się) miga Educational book for children about Oskar Wiśniewski, a deaf person, introducing Polish Sign Language (PJM) and deaf culture; includes QR code linking to video content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 700 children and 30+ teachers reached through 30 workshops in Gmina Wrocław (2023 project)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, standard and minor.

• BNP Paribas Bank PolskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting the foundation's mission since 2022. Shared values include promoting diversity, preventing exclusion of people with disabilities, and education for positive societal change. BNP Paribas hosted the book launch conference, provides funding for book publications, and invites the foundation for employee engagement events (Parent's Week workshops). Also a publication partner for 'Agata szaleje na kółkach'.
• Fundacja PFRcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProject partner co-funding the 'Oswajamy niepełnosprawność' workshops and distribution of 2000 educational books to children aged 5-10 in schools, preschools, and libraries across Poland.
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland / Toyota Financial Services Polska / Toyota Central EuropemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic publication partners for the book 'Przemek zawsze wstaje lewą nogą'. Toyota representatives attended the project meeting with foundation president Agata Roczniak. Books include content about Paraolympics and Paralympic athletes.
• Fundacja Z Innej BajkimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional project organizer for the Świdnica area disability education project. Collaborated with Diversum for the second consecutive year (2023) to deliver workshops to children in the region. Organized by founder Sylwia Łabuda.
• Arval PolskastandardGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate D&I training client. Hosted foundation president Agata Roczniak for motivational speech and disability awareness workshops for employees, including experiential exercises with wheelchairs and white canes.
• Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej we Wrocławiu (MOPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner administering PFRON funding for the foundation's 'Oswajamy niepełnosprawność' projects. Provided grant support and administrative guidance for the foundation's first project implementation.
• SmartLunchminorOthersEvent organizer that recorded and published a video about the foundation's history featuring president Agata Roczniak, including her speech at the People Innovation Gala in Wrocław (October 2023).
• Fundacja KatarynkaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation specializing in audio books for the blind. Provided consultation on making 'Agata szaleje na kółkach' accessible to children with visual impairments, demonstrating the book's accessibility features.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fundacja SYNAPSIS: Polish foundation supporting people with autism and their families through therapy, education, and awareness programs. Comparable as a Warsaw-based disability non-profit combining professional services, family support, and educational content for schools and the public.
• Fundacja Integracja: One of Poland's largest disability-focused non-profits, publishing 'Integracja' magazine and running educational programs for schools. Directly comparable to Fundacja Diversum as a non-profit using media and educational content to shift disability perceptions, but at a much larger, more established scale.
• Polskie Stowarzyszenie na rzecz Osób z Niepełnosprawnością Intelektualną (PSONI): Poland's principal member organization promoting inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, running educational and advocacy programs in schools. Comparable as a non-profit that combines grassroots chapters, education programs, and policy advocacy in Polish disability inclusion.
• Fundacja PFR: Foundation of Polski Fundusz Rozwoju running large-scale educational and social programs across Poland, including the book-distribution partnership with Diversum. Comparable as a grantmaking/educational non-profit that co-funds school-based inclusion programs.
• Fundacja Z Innej Bajki: Regional Polish foundation that co-organized the Świdnica-region 'Oswajamy niepełnosprawność' project with Diversum. Closest direct peer operating at similar scale, focusing on disability-awareness education for children in Lower Silesia.
• Fundacja Katarynka: Polish foundation producing audiobooks for blind and visually impaired children, which Diversum partnered with for accessibility consultation. Comparable as a small Polish non-profit producing inclusive educational content for children with disabilities.
• Fundacja Avalon: Polish foundation providing direct financial and social support to people with disabilities, including rehabilitation and inclusion programs. Comparable as a non-profit operating in the Polish disability ecosystem with a combination of fundraising, grantmaking, and educational/awareness activities.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF Poland: Polish office of UNICEF, which has awarded Diversum's program through partner channels and operates large-scale education and inclusion initiatives. Comparable as a much larger, established non-profit running children-focused inclusion programs in Polish schools.
• Towarzystwo Opieki nad Ociemniałymi (Laski): Historic Polish organization providing education and rehabilitation for visually impaired people, including a school network. Comparable as a long-established Polish non-profit operating in disability education, though with a much narrower disability focus (vision).

Regional players

• Special Olympics Poland: Polish chapter of Special Olympics running inclusive sport and education programs, including awareness work in schools. Comparable as a non-profit using authentic stories of disabled athletes to drive school-based inclusion, with Toyota as a partner also overlapping with Diversum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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