Dziecięcy Uśmiech

Fundacja Dziecięcy Uśmiech do Świata is a nationwide public benefit foundation based in Bielsko-Biała, Poland. Its mission is to provide comprehensive support to children affected by hardship, protect children’s health and help save lives. The foundation also assists young people and other people who are ill, disabled or orphaned, and supports institutions working with children, including children’s homes, emergency care centres, rehabilitation centres and hospitals.

Its activities include charitable aid, support for medical and care facilities, and help with education for talented children and young people, with particular attention to those with disabilities. The foundation also promotes the integration of people with disabilities into wider society and aims to establish and operate a rehabilitation day centre. It shares information about its beneficiaries and explains how people can apply for assistance. Supporters can contribute through donations, including by allocating 1.5% of eligible tax, and can learn about other ways to help. The organisation holds public benefit status and publishes information about its work, reports, statutes and support procedures.