ABOUT US – Katowice Internationals Foundation

In the vibrant city of Katowice, Poland, the Katowice Internationals Foundation stands as a light of unity and understanding. Comprised of dedicated volunteers, this organization is on a mission to support and integrate foreigners living in Katowice while raising awareness among Polish citizens about the diverse cultures within their city.

Your 1,5% can help!

Are you looking for a place that promotes community and inclusivity?
Your 1.5% tax donation to us, Katowice Internationals Foundation, supports integration and creation of multicultural community in Katowice and beyond. Together, we create a place where everyone can feel like at home.

As we do our best on volunteer basis, any little financial help is more than appreciated💜
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Our team

All of us that are working behind Katowice Internationals are passionate about people, inclusion, multiculturalism, and simply making our little world better.

Meet us!

My name is Marco, I’m from Italy/Sicily. I am currently working as Engagement Manager in Capgemini Poland. I love multicultural environments, football, cooking, eating and traveling. – I decided to build this Foundation with the goal to create a community and talk on behalf of all the international people who choose Katowice and Silesia as their “place to live”. Together is better and it’s our duty to contribute and foster diversity and inclusion values in our local community.

I’m part of the Katowice Internationals Foundation, where I focus on building and developing partnerships. I work on finding new partners, nurturing existing collaborations, and seeking sponsors as well as various funding opportunities to support the foundation’s activities. I also work at a university in the international cooperation department, where I navigate the world of international contacts on a daily basis. My first trip to London many years ago made me fall in love with multiculturalism – at a time when foreigners in Katowice could almost be counted on one hand. Privately, I have the best husband in the world, with whom I love to travel and explore flavors from cuisines around the globe. In my free time, you can find me either on a mountain trail or in my garden, recharging my batteries before the next international adventures.

Hi, I’m Zuzia and I am Project and Social Media coordinator in our Foundation! I graduated my Master’s in Management and International Business. At my University I founded an Erasmus Club, which I was running for 4 years. So far, I have lived in 5 countries and have been involved in over 20 Erasmus+ projects, where I managed to get my multicultural awareness, boost my emotional intelligence, and simply meet amazing individuals. I am a workshops facilitator, and SM girl, that’s creative and passionate:) Privately, I’m all about people, self-development, travel, sports, books, cooking, and life-long learning. I am so happy to be a part of our NGO and can’t wait to see you all on our events!

I hold a degree in Spanish philology and have a deep openness to other people, their cultures, and experiences. I enjoy working in an international environment, and the Foundation is an ideal place for me to bring all of these passions together. I watch with pride as Katowice opens up to foreigners and becomes an increasingly cosmopolitan city.
I have lived in Spain, I travel around Europe, and I am learning that Poland is a great place to live too. I love asking questions more than anything in the world, which is why I am working on the YouTube project Wellcome Home, where I talk with foreigners who have chosen Poland as their home.

My name is Ania, I’m from Poland. I have completed my bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Social Communication, and now I’m starting my master’s degree in Marketing and Sales. I have a passion for music and photography. Being part of Ge4 Katowice is significant to me for two main reasons: firstly, I resonate deeply with the foundation’s mission, as I’ve been involved in mentoring international students for several years during my studies, and secondly, it allows me to develop my skills and personal growth.

I am working with the Katowice Internationals Foundation since the beginning of 2025! I lived in 3 countries and traveled to over 30 as a travel enthusiast, and I believe I bring rich multicultural perspective to our mission. I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Finance: Risk Management at the University of Economics in Katowice. My passion for working with diverse communities is backed by experience, having completed a one-year European Solidarity Corps volunteering program in Poland, and I want to contribute to our international NGO family.

Together, Marco, Asia, Zuzia, Edyta, Ania, Avanish and their fellow volunteers at the Katowice International Foundation are working tirelessly to bridge divides, promote understanding, and create a more inclusive society in Katowice. Through their collective efforts, they are building a city where everyone, regardless of background, can feel welcomed and valued.