Poland has become home to people from many parts of the world and continues to become home for new communities seeking safety, stability and a chance to rebuild their lives.
For 17 years, Nomada Association has supported migrants and refugees in Wrocław and the Lower Silesia region. Every day we work with people rebuilding their lives after experiences of violence, displacement, discrimination and social exclusion. This work shows how essential safety, stable support systems and welcoming local communities are for creating resilient and inclusive societies.
Safety means more than physical protection. It means being able to go to school without fear of harassment. It means knowing where to seek help after experiencing violence. It means being treated with dignity in public institutions. It means living in a community where diversity does not become a reason for exclusion.
Today many schools, local institutions and communities in Poland are becoming increasingly multicultural, often without the tools, knowledge or systemic support needed to respond to this change. As a result, migrant women, children and people of color are disproportionately exposed to violence, hate speech, discrimination and isolation.
Nomada is currently the only organization in Wrocław and in Lower Silesia providing comprehensive support in the areas of:
gender-based violence
hate crime
violence prevention in multicultural school environments
intercultural education and community resilience
trauma-informed legal, psychological and casework support for migrants and refugees
In 2025 alone, Nomada supported 3,243 migrants and refugees from 68 countries.
How we build safer communities
Supporting people affected by violence
We provide direct, trauma-informed support to people who experienced:
- domestic violence
- sexual violence
- hate crime
- discrimination
- exploitation and abuse
Our support combines:
- psychological support
- legal assistance
- case management
- safety planning
- accompaniment to institutions
- emergency housing support
- interpretation and language support
In 2025:
Working with schools and young people
Schools are places where children either experience belonging and safety or exclusion and violence.
We work with schools that are becoming multicultural environments and support:
- children and teenagers
- teachers and school staff
- parents and caregivers
In 2025 Nomada:
Our experience shows that schools and local communities need regular, long-term support in working with diversity and preventing violence.
Our educational activities focus on:
- preventing peer violence and discrimination
- building empathy and communication skills
- responding to hate speech and exclusion
- strengthening intercultural competencies
- creating safer and more inclusive classrooms
Training institutions and professional groups
We work with local institutions and professional groups to strengthen their ability to recognize and respond to violence affecting migrant and refugee communities.
We provide trainings and consultations for:
- social workers
- local administration
- public transport staff
- NGOs and community organizations
- professionals working with children and families
We also cooperate with local authorities and institutions to improve local response systems and strengthen community resilience against violence, discrimination and disinformation.
Our trainings focus on:
- intercultural communication
- identifying gender-based violence and hate crime
- safe response procedures
- trauma-informed work
- preventing secondary victimization
- creating accessible and inclusive services
Community resilience and safe spaces
We believe that resilient communities are built through relationships, trust and access to safe spaces.
That is why we run POBO Community Spot, an open community space where migrants, refugees and local residents can meet, learn, organize and build mutual support networks.
In 2025:
POBO is not only a community center. It is part of the local social infrastructure that helps reduce isolation, strengthen inclusion and prevent violence before it escalates.
Why your support matters
- hate speech and disinformation are increasing
- schools are struggling with violence and exclusion
- migrant women face barriers in accessing protection
- local institutions often lack tools for working in multicultural environments
With your support, Nomada can continue providing both emergency support and long-term prevention work that increases safety, resilience and inclusion in local communities.