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ZR Trade, Omida and the social project of Energia employees awarded in the Olivia Prize for 2021

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Olivia Prize 2021 is behind us. Awards were presented in the Pro Bono, Business and Eco categories. The Olivia Centre community has also decided to donate a special award, Olivia Impact, to the Regional Volunteer Centre in Gdańsk to support war refugees from Ukraine.

 

The Olivia Prize 2021 in the Pro Bono category went to Energa for the implementation of the project Pier(w)si win! It was awarded for the grassroots initiative of the company’s employees, Natalia Cebula, Magdalena Pakmur and Ewa Opiela. The ladies carried out the project in cooperation with the Pink Butterfly Association and the Breast Disease Centre, operating at the University Clinical Centre. It was also supported by the ORLEN Foundation, Olivia Centre and Radio Gdańsk. The aim of the Pier(w)si wins campaign was to change the perception of breast cancer. Prevention was promoted and educated. A mobile vehicle was also installed in Olivia Centre. Women aged 50 to 69 could take part in the free tests.

 

Breast cancer is a disease like any other. If detected quickly, it gives a great chance of a complete cure. How to examine the breasts and where to turn for help was discussed, for example,  during the meeting with Elżbieta Senkus-Konefka , PhD– an authority of Polish oncology. The event was combined with professional medical advice, instruction on how to braffiter, but also with sewing pillows, which are of great importance in the postoperative recovery process.  More…

 

The Olivia Prize 2021 in the Business category went to Omida for entering the new intermodal transport market. 

 

New legal norms aimed at unifying the regulations concerning carriers in the European Union make Polish logistics and transport companies much less competitive for their customers. It is estimated that in the near future Poland will lose half of its transport market, thus its share will fall from 50 to 25%. An alternative to the development and maintenance of the market position is intermodal transport. Omida was one of the first companies in Poland to put a strategic emphasis on the development of this form of transport, wanting to slowly replace everything it does in international traffic with road and rail transport. The Omidy project has an ecological dimension. One train is able to carry more than 40 trailers at a time, which brings measurable benefits in the form of reduced traffic on the roads, reduces CO2 emissions and noise, as well as increases the safety of other passengers on the roads. As part of its group of companies, Omida organizes 1500 domestic and international loadings a day, so the planned change will have a significant impact on the environment.

 

It is very important to us that the innovations we introduce are noticed and appreciated,” emphasizes Bartłomiej Glinka, President of the Management Board of Omida S.A. Changing regulations have presented the entire industry with difficult challenges, and the award-winning project is our response to this situation. It is with great satisfaction that I would like to emphasize that the solutions we are introducing are at the same time ecological, beneficial to society, and if the whole project is successful, it will also allow the Polish transport industry to maintain its position in Europe.

 

fot. Prestiż Magazyn Trójmiejski/Karol Kacperski

Olivia Prize 2021 in the Eco category for ZR Trade for the implementation of the #ZeroWasteWorking project

Zero waste initiatives are becoming more and more popular, despite the fact that they require their participants to get involved and change their habits. ZR Trade decided to bring this idea to a new level by integrating and motivating its employees for the sake of ecology. The project #ZeroWasteWorking started innocently, with a complete abandonment of drinks in plastic bottles and a switch to the use of filtered tap water. Over time, it began to take on wider and wider dimensions. In addition to sorting all the trash in the office, using only recycled paper, and a promotional campaign on LinkedIn, employees have implemented an initiative to share surplus food with a short shelf life, borrow equipment they rarely use, and exchange items they no longer need. Only reusable office supplies, such as pens and proofreaders with refillable refills, are used throughout the company. What’s more, employees also most often repair office equipment and small items themselves, which is not only ecological, but also integrative.

Something that needs to be fixed, for us is a chance to break away from mental work and integrate the team – says Tomasz from ZR Trade. – Instead of throwing it away and replacing it with a new one, we make a joint attempt to repair it and only if it fails, we order new ones. Of course, these are minor DIY repairs, not professional repairs to electronic equipment; In this case, we still use the services of experts.

In addition, we have given up 100% of plastic advertising gadgets. What makes us happy is the fact that each subsequent element of this action drives the next ones. Once or twice a year if necessary, we organize a collection of old blankets, etc. for an animal shelter, and if we replace the equipment with a newer one, we give the old one to those in need. For the purpose of the campaign, we have created a company chat, where employees report a problem, and people willing to help sign in with their skills – Karolina adds.

The purpose of the Olivia Prize awards is to distinguish valuable initiatives undertaken by the residents of Olivia Centre in a given calendar year – says Bogusław Wieczorek from Olivia Centre. “The number of initiatives that come to us in the form of applications fills us with great satisfaction. We are glad that these are not only purely business projects, but also social and ecological initiatives. The Olivia Prize allows us to see valuable projects of companies with offices in Olivia Centre and additionally promote those that the jury considers to be the most noteworthy.

Olivia Impact Special Award

This year’s edition could not be complete without a reference to the current situation in Ukraine. The special prize of the jury, Olivia Impact , was awarded to the Regional Volunteer Centre in Gdańsk. Its equivalent, i.e. ten thousand zlotys will be donated to war refugees from Ukraine. The Regional Volunteer Centre is an organisation that coordinates the care of refugees coming to Gdańsk. Their activities include the organization of a helpline for refugees, the processing of formalities, activities in the field of medical rescue, and psychological support. RCW helps you find a job, school or kindergarten for your children. It also cooperates with the units of the Territorial Defense Forces, which coordinate accommodation. The centre’s volunteers also work at the railway station in Gdansk, coordinating activities for all those arriving by rail from the border to Gdansk.

In addition to the cash prizes, the winners received Olivia Prize statuettes, prepared by prof. Tomasz Sobisz, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Sculpture and Intermedia at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk.

We collect together for layettes for babies. #napomocUkrainie

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We are collecting money for layettes for babies who go with their mothers to the Gdańsk Helps Ukraine centre!

 

We are not slowing down! We have collected over PLN 11,000 to equip care rooms for mothers and babies who, after fleeing war-torn Ukraine, are sent to the Gdańsk Helps Ukraine coordination point. With the funds donated by the Olivia Centre Community, we bought soft blankets, cones to wrap babies, bottles, pacifiers, breast pumps and many, many other urgently needed things. 

 

Together, we decided that we wanted to continue helping, because the time spent in the childcare room at the coordination point is just the beginning.

 

Volunteers of the Gdańsk Helps Ukraine Centre signalled to us the need to prepare packages with the most necessary care and hygiene products that mothers could take with them, regardless of where they find shelter.

 

One package includes, m.in: a large pack of diapers, wet wipes, breast pads, a pack of cloth diapers, a pacifier, a bottle, cream for the baby and for the mother, a blanket and a baby toy. It’s not much, but it’s also a lot. The cost of one package is PLN 350.

 

  • The PLN 50 you pay is a pack of diapers or 10 cloth diapers.
  • PLN 30 is a specialist care cream or a baby toy. 
  • For PLN 20 we can buy a pack of breast pads or a two-pack of care wipes.

 

We will be able to complete and deliver packages for babies on an ongoing basis, even before the full amount is collected, but our goal is to collect the amount for 20 full sets. It’s an easier start for 20 moms and their babies.

 

And together we can do even more!

 

PS. There are 12,000 of us working at Olivia Centre on a daily basis. We differ from each other in terms of age, positions and companies. We come from different districts, cities and even countries. But our community is united by passions and initiatives that change the world for the better. This time, we want Ukrainian mothers and their children to feel cared for when they come to our city. Thanks to the fundraiser, we can more easily raise funds for packages that will help mothers and toddlers in the new, difficult reality.

 

 

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“Heart with Ukraine” – we invite you to a unique charity concert

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“With a Heart with Ukraine” is a unique charity concert with which we want to express our solidarity with the fighting Ukraine. On 28 March, on the 34th floor of Olivia Star in Gdańsk, Polish and Ukrainian artists will perform, performing solo and choral works. The repertoire will include both contemporary compositions and those that have become a permanent part of the history of Polish and Ukrainian music.

 

Support

All proceeds from the event will be used to support the Regional Volunteer Centre in Gdańsk, which coordinates the activities of the Gdańsk Helps Ukraine centre. The funds from the sale of invitations will allow for the purchase of layettes for babies who go with their caregivers to the reception point at hive. Karmelicka 1 in Gdansk.

 

Who will perform?

On the stage located 150 meters above the ground, the Baltic Opera Choir (cond. Agnieszka Długołęcka), the Cantores Veiherovienses Choir (cond. Tomasz Chyła), the Art’n’Voices Vocal Ensemble and Les Femmes – an independent classical music ensemble will perform. Soloists have also confirmed their participation: Sviatoslav Kondrativ, Artem Storozhuk, Victor Korunnyy, Zoya Rozhok, Liana Krasyun-Korunna, Marta Jundziłł, Karolina Borowczyk, Jakub Borowczyk, Magdalena Burkiewicz, Martyna Chomuszko and Maciej Baczyński. The concert will close with a performance by the Olivia Centre Choir conducted by Wiktoria Batarowska.

 

Tickets for “Heart with Ukraine”

To receive a ticket for the concert, you need to make a donation of at least PLN 30 to the fundraiser for Ukrainian children and their mothers, created at the following address: zrzutka.pl/z/paczkadlamaluszka

 

When making a payment, you need to select the prize “Ticket to the charity concert HEART WITH UKRAINE”. A confirmation will be sent to the e-mail address provided during the payment. Entry to the concert is based on the list of guests who make a donation.

 

1 donation = 1 ticket

 

The concept of the concert was created by Wiktoria Batarowska, a native of Zhytomyr and the conductor of the Olivia Centre Choir.

 

DONATE TO PICK UP YOUR CONCERT TICKET

Artists (according to the programme of performances)

Baltic Opera Choir – established in 1950. He performs music of various styles and epochs – from Purcell to Stravinsky and Britten. Regardless of the changing number of members, the band was acclaimed by national and international critics, who always emphasized the power of the band’s sound, even with a reduced line-up. In recent years, the OB Choir has received praise for its participation in productions such as Beethoven’s Fidelio , Wagner’s Tannhauser , Bellini’s Norma and Faust.

The Cantores Veiherovienses Choir was inaugurated on 6 January 1985. in Wejherowo. The originator and founder of the choir was Marek Rocławski, a graduate of the Academy of Music in Gdańsk, and today its lecturer and professor. The ensemble is a member of the Gdańsk Branch of the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras, and has collaborated with many cultural institutions of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, m.in. with the Baltic Opera in Gdańsk, the Polish Chamber Philharmonic Sopot, and the Polish Baltic Philharmonic. The ensemble’s repertoire spans different eras: from the Middle Ages to the present day; religious and secular music, artistic arrangements of folk songs and Negro spirituals.

Art’n’Voices is a vocal octet active since 2010. It consists of musicians who have been associated with the choral scene of the Tri-City and Wejherowo for many years, as well as with the Academy of Music in Gdańsk. The ensemble specializes in performing a cappella music for eight voices.

Les Femmes is an independent classical music ensemble founded in 2011. in the Tri-City. Finalist of the International Cadenza Contest, Italy 2021, in the Ensembles category. The main stream of the ensemble consists of original opera collages dating back to the pasticcio tradition of the 17th and 18th centuries. To date, the ensemble has performed over 400 concerts and performances on Polish and foreign music stages.

Sviatoslav Kondrativ – a well-known violinist and composer in Ukraine. A graduate of the Academy of Music in Lviv. He has been called the most romantic violinist in Ukraine. On March 5, he was forced to leave his Ukrainian home to save his life.

Artem Storozhuk – a graduate of the Zhytomyr Academy of Music. Pyotr Tchaikovsky in Kiev. Since 2018, he has been a soloist of the Baltic Opera Choir.

Viktor Korunnyy – a graduate of the Lviv Academy of Music in the French horn class, a former soloist of the Lviv Philharmonic and the Jelenia Góra Philharmonic. Currently, he is a first voice musician at the Baltic Opera.

Zoya Rozhok – soprano, soloist of the Ukrainian National Opera, associate professor of solo singing at the National Academy of Music of Ukraine Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Laureate of international competitions, participant of numerous international festivals. She has given concerts in opera houses and concert halls m.in. Ukraine, Belarus, Polish, Germany, Russia, Slovakia, Serbia, France, Spain, Malta and the USA.

Liana Krasyun-Korunna is a Ukrainian pianist who has been active in Poland since 2004. She graduated with honours from the Lviv Academy of Music in the piano class of prof. Oksana Rapita, completed her studies at the Academy of Music in Wrocław under the supervision of Prof. Olga Rusina. Currently, he is a soloist tutor at the Baltic Opera in Gdańsk and a lecturer at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk as a tutor at the Faculty of Vocal and Acting. He collaborates with the Polish Chamber Philharmonic Sopot and the Polish Chamber Choir.

Marta Jundziłł – mezzo-soprano. A graduate of the Academy of Music. Stanisław Moniuszko University in Gdańsk, at the Faculty of Vocal and Acting, specialization in Solo Singing and Artistic Education in the Field of Musical Art, specialization in Culture Animation with Elements of Art Therapy. She has received several scholarships from the Rector of the Academy of Music for her artistic achievements. On a daily basis, she is associated with the choir ensemble of the Baltic Opera in Gdańsk, as a choir artist – alto.

Karolina Borowczyk – mezzo-soprano. A graduate of the Academy of Music. Stanisław Moniuszko in Gdansk. Since the beginning of 2018 collaborates with the Cappella Gedanensis ensemble. He gives concerts in Poland and abroad. She is a performer of many contemporary works written by Gdańsk composers: Anna Rocławska, Wojciech Frycz, Piotr Jędrzejczyk and Joanna Złotkowska. She received a scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, National Heritage and Sport. She is working on her own project entitled: “Mickiewicz.” (2021)

Jakub Borowczyk – opera singer, countertenor. For many years he was associated with the Poznań Philharmonic Choir “Poznań Nightingales” under the baton of Stefan Stuligrosz. Scholarship holder of the Marshal of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship in the field of culture. He collaborates with the Baltic Opera in Gdańsk, the Polish Royal Opera, and the Opera at the Castle in Szczecin. He successfully performs music of various eras. From the Renaissance to contemporary music m.in. Lera Auerbach, Krzesimir Dębski and Paweł Szymański.

Martyna Chomuszko and Magdalena Burkiewicz – graduates of the Academy of Music in Gdańsk. They were brought together by their joint work at the Non-Public Primary Music School in Sopot, where, apart from teaching, they give concerts together.

Maciej Baczyński – a pianist associated with Gdańsk from an early age. A graduate of master’s studies at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk. Laureate of national and international competitions. She is actively involved in various artistic initiatives, and also runs her own popularizing and educational project entitled “Musicophilia”, via YouTube and social media.

Olivia Centre Choir – was created on the joint initiative of Bayer and Olivia Centre. Currently, it has about 50 people and brings together representatives of a dozen or so Olivia resident companies, such as m. among others. AirHelp, Pomerania Development Agency, Alexander Mann Solutions, Avaus, Bayer, Energa, Lyreco, Nordea, Olivia Centre, O4 Coworking, PwC, Ricoh, Sii, Skills Group, Thinking Zone, Winning Moves and Olivia’s Friends. The choir conducts a wide range of concerts and adds splendour to celebrations organized mainly by Olivia. The repertoire of the Olivia Centre Choir includes mainly popular music, as well as classical music, as well as carols and pastorals from different parts of the world.

Graphcore R&D Center in Olivia

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Graphcore, one of the world’s most innovative companies, develops computing systems for artificial intelligence that are backed by global technology leaders including Sequoia Capital, Fidelity International, BMW iVentures, Dell, Microsoft, and Samsung, as well as recognized AI innovators such as Demis Hassabis, co-founder of Deepmind, and OpenAI’s Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, Scott Gray, and Pieter Abbeel.

 

The company has designed a processor called the Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU), whose architecture allows researchers to apply new machine learning methods and algorithms that have not been available with existing technologies. In the Polish office, Graphcore employees introduce artificial intelligence solutions in large research and development units working in HPC (High Performance Computing) technology, which can be used in a wide range of applications. One of the effects of the implementations so far is a 5-fold acceleration of medium-term weather forecasts (including tornado warnings). The systems used allow for the discovery of new drugs or support physical simulations of matter particles at the Large Hadron Collider at the European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) near Geneva.

 

The IPU is currently a state-of-the-art processor, designed by the company to meet the unique computing requirements of AI-enabled processes. Graphcore systems are used in many industries, m.in. in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, financial services, automotive and consumer internet services and provide unique opportunities to drive innovation in machine intelligence.

 

The second task of the Gdańsk branch is the implementation and adaptation of Graphcore systems to data centers offering artificial intelligence services in the cloud, enabling easy and intuitive access to Graphcore technology. It is in this area that the company will concentrate a significant part of its work and is therefore already recruiting. Graphcore’s R&D center works directly with R&D units, universities, and companies that use AI to solve a wide spectrum of business and scientific problems.

 

– We believe that our technology will become the global standard for machine intelligence computing. The Graphcore IPU will have an impact on more and more industries and sectors with real potential for positive impact on society, from drug discovery to decarbonization – says Nigel Toon, co-founder and CEO of Graphcore. A Paweł Pieczul, Chief Accounting Officer engineering at Graphcore Poland adds: A wide range of skills possessed and developed by specialists in Gdansk and Poland in general, allow Graphcore to hand over many of the company’s most important projects to the local team. Our presence in the Tri-City for high-class IT specialists means the opportunity to participate in advanced projects on a global scale. Many of them have completed extremely demanding tasks so far, and yet they feel a lot of excitement about the opportunity to participate in the projects that our R&D center is working on.

 

The British company has moved into an office on the 30th floor of the highest building in northern Poland, Olivia Star. From its windows there is a 360° panorama of the entire Tri-City. Its employees can therefore work with a view of the Bay of Gdańsk as well as the Tri-City Landscape Park full of forested hills. The office is located just two floors below the public observation deck, located 130 meters above the ground. At the same time, at the foot of the building, there is an exotic Olivia Garden, which is filled with 3 thousand plants from five continents, reaching up to 11 meters in height.

“As Olivia, we are aware that by inviting such Residents as Graphcore, we are taking a real part in creating a hub of smart specialisations in Gdańsk,” says Bogusław Wieczorek from Olivia Centre. The ecosystem of innovative companies in Olivia, which has been created for years, has so far been built by companies such as Amazon, which is developing its Alexa text-to-speech project, or Nethansa, which is developing models and optimization algorithms for sales channel management systems in the e-commerce industry, will be strengthened by one of the most innovative companies in the world. The Graphcore R&D Centre is a great opportunity for Pomeranian companies and research centres to develop cooperation, for experts to develop their competences, but at the same time to confirm that the so-called “Graphcore” is a great opportunity for Pomeranian companies and research centres. The talent pool in the Tri-City is really high and attracts the best leading innovators from all over the world, creating jobs of the highest quality.

A new route to Olivia

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Did you know that you can use two roads when going to Olivia? The first one is the “traditional” one, which is used by most of us, leading the way with Olivia Gate. The second one, which we just rebuilt for you – is now much simpler (literally) – and leads by Olivia Prime.

 

The new road makes it easier to travel in both directions: Gdańsk and Gdynia.

 

See our map and enjoy two routes. It will be faster and even easier. The opening of the new road will take place on July 4.

 

 

Our suggestions for the summer!

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It will be short but concise. We are starting with summer activities. We invite you to cruises to the sunset: every Wednesday and to beach volleyball classes every Thursday.

 

Sailing

We live by the sea, so we can’t help but sail! We invite you every Wednesday for a cruise on the Bay of Gdansk. Into the sunset. Olivia is on a roll:) We invite all intrepid – beginners and experienced. Those who want to enjoy the summer to the fullest. Taking part in a cruise does not require sailing experience, but it is possible to gain it and catch the bug for an activity that can change your life!

  • Sunset cruise.
  • We start from the most beautiful marina in Poland, located at the end of the Sopot pier. This is also where we end our cruise.
  • We depart at 18:00
  • We return at 20:00

 

Volleyball

It’s also time for beach volleyball! We invite you every Thursday to the beach volleyball court at Olivia Park! Ahead of you is a training session during which everyone will find something for themselves.

  • Classes are held on a full-size sports field.
  • The first class runs from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
  • The next group sees each other from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
  • During the training, we will learn the classic for this discipline batting in teams of two, bounce techniques, positioning and communication.
  • Each participant will have the opportunity to learn or practice moves typical only for beach volleyball.
  • Everything will always end with a match game.

 

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Olivia Art/ 12 Shades of Olivia

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We are pleased to invite you to the next exhibition in the Olivia Art series. This time we present Olivia Centre in 12 scenes, shot from different perspectives, seen through the lenses of artists from the Photography Club. The selected works prove that a small change in perspective, light and humidity makes a big difference. We invite you to get to know the different sides of Olivia: in the sun and fog, with a focus on details and silhouettes of buildings.

The originators and organizers of the exhibition are the Residents of Olivia’s Photography Club. If you want to develop your photography skills, join the club: take part in sessions, webinars, courses and workshops. Join the Photography Club group.

Maciej Madaj, Tomasz Legutko, Maciej Roszkowski, Krzysztof Hewelt, Karolina Rymarczyk, Marcin Kasperski and Jacek Zieliński present their works.

WE INVITE YOU FROM FEBRUARY 14 TO OLIVIA STAR! ADMISSION!

We are sailing at the end of the winter holidays!

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Whoever loves winter and the sea, short and long journeys, unforgettable views and excellent company simply must take part in this event. We invite you to a unique, winter sailing with Olivia Yacht Club.

  • What counts is willingness, good mood and wind (of course!)
  • We invite all intrepid people – beginners and experienced.
  • Those who are simply driven by the winter weather and want to do unique things.
  • Taking part in a cruise does not require sailing experience, but it is possible to gain it and catch the bug for an activity that can change your life!

There are two suggestions for cruises on the Bay of Gdansk:

  • TRIP TO HEL: Marina Sopot – Hel – Sunday 27.02, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (150 PLN, we sail with a minimum of 4 people)
  • INTO THE SUNSET: Sopot – Sopot: 27.02, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (50 PLN)

HERE IS THE LINK TO BUY YOUR TICKET!

What to take (apart from a good mood)?

  • Hats, gloves, and a winter jacket are all items of clothing that are worth having on the water. A storm jacket or other clothing that protects against wind or frost – great! It’s better not to take advantage of the big winter hat;) than to feel its absence. (Holidays are coming to an end, but a ski outfit can come in handy
  • Below deck there is space not only to leave things, but also to warm up and enjoy coffee or tea.
  • Boots – sporty, with a white sole (we recommend ski socks, what about them?)

We are helping Ukraine! We collect the most necessary things together!

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The war has driven thousands of Ukrainians from their homes. Many of them are and will continue to seek refuge in Poland and in our city. They need basic personal hygiene products, food products and warm coats – things that will help them find their way in the new reality and gain strength for the coming days.

We are in contact with the Polish Red Cross in Gdansk. A collection of the most necessary things for our friends from Ukraine, the list of which we have from the Polish Red Cross, is starting in Olivia. Let’s help together!

You can bring everything you need to Olivia Prime B from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can enter there without a building card. Entrance from Sopot.

WHAT DO WE COLLECT? WHAT DO YOU NEED?

LONG-TERM FOOD

  • canned food
  • oil
  • sugar, salt, flour
  • pasta, groats, rice
  • tea, coffee
  • sweets, including candy bars and energy drinks
  • UHT milk
  • canned vegetables and fruits (e.g. beans, peas, corn, pineapple, peach)
  • tomato puree in cartons
  • dried fruits and nuts
  • Instant food
  • bread with a long shelf life (wasa, pumpernickel)
  • Food rations

COSMETICS & CHEMICALS

  • shower gels
  • Shampoos
  • Soap
  • toothbrushes and toothpastes
  • protective creams
  • sanitary pads
  • Children’s diapers
  • washing liquids
  • dishwashing liquids
  • toilet paper and paper towels

MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND SUPPLIES

  • for wounds and burns (e.g. octenisept, raniseptol, asept, saline in small ampoules – but not hydrogen peroxide)
  • hydrogels
  • Whole First Aid Kits
  • thermal blankets and NRC foils
  • sterile gauze, sterile compresses, knitted bandages, ordinary bandages, elastic bandages
  • Disinfectants
  • disposable gloves
  • sterile bandages
  • tourniquets
  • dressing scissors

OTHER

  • NEW BLANKETS
  • SLEEPING BAGS
  • CHARGED POWER BANKS
  • BEDDING
  • TOWELS
  • FLASHLIGHT
  • WORKING MOBILE PHONES

WE COLLECT THE MOST NECESSARY THINGS TOGETHER. REMEMBER, DEAR FRIENDS, THE POLISH RED CROSS DOES NOT COLLECT CLOTHES!

HOW TO PACK?

  • According to support organizations, it is best to sort the donations properly beforehand, instead of lumping them together.
  • It is better to use several smaller bags/cartons that are easy to pack and carry.
  • It is also a good idea to properly describe each package, marking e.g. basic categories: medicines/ food/ blankets/ cosmetics/ household chemicals.

HOW DO I GET TO THE MEETING POINT?

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

#RAZEMMOZEMYWIECEJ

THANK YOU!

Let’s help together: Olivia and Friends fundraiser

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We create a SAFE space TOGETHER for mothers and children from UKRAINE.

 

The war drove thousands from their homes women and children. Many of them, in search of safety, reach our city, Gdańsk. Regardless of whether it is a destination for them or a stopover on their journey, they first go to the information and coordination point. It is here that they are provided with legal, psychological and medical assistance.

 

This is where you need it create a friendly and comfortable space for babies to be able to feed, change, soothe in a crisis situation. You need comfortable armchairs, cots, bathtubs, soft blankets and humming teddy bears that will allow you to find peace and strength for the coming days.

 

As the Olivia Centre community, we are raising funds to equip this space, in accordance with the demand reported by the Regional Volunteer Centre in Gdańsk. Donate money to the fundraiser and help us create a safe space for mothers and children from Ukraine.

 

The collected funds will be used to purchase furniture and equipment indicated by the Regional Volunteer Centre.

 

We are collecting money for the purchase of: armchairs, nursing pillows, a cabinet, a bathtub, travel cots, co-sleeper cots, bedside lamps, sterilizers, breast pumps, blankets, bottles and hygiene products for mothers and babies.

 

PS. There are 12,000 of us working at Olivia Centre on a daily basis. We differ from each other in terms of age, positions and companies. We come from different districts, cities and even countries. But our community is united by passions and initiatives that change the world for the better. This time, we want Ukrainian mothers and their children to feel cared for when they come to our city. Thanks to the fundraiser, we can more easily raise funds that will allow for peaceful sleep, fun and time together for mothers and babies.

 

If you want, join our fundraiser! Together we can do more!

 

DONATE TO THE FUNDRAISER HERE