Association of Poland-East Cooperation

The Association of Poland-East Cooperation (Polish: Stowarzyszenie Współpracy Polska-Wschód, often abbreviated SWP-W) is a Polish non-profit association based in Poland. According to its official website and Wikidata, it is a Polish association dedicated to fostering cooperation between Poland and countries to its east. The organisation operates primarily through cultural, educational, historical and community events, often in partnership with local government bodies and other civil-society organisations. The association's public activity, as reflected on its website, includes organising and supporting commemorative ceremonies, artistic competitions, cross-border cultural projects and nature-education events. Examples include annual observances of the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, such as ceremonies at the Katyn Cross in Gdańsk and at the Monument to the Defenders of the Polish Post Office, as well as participation in the International Anna German Song Festival. It also engages in Polish-Ukrainian cultural exchange through initiatives such as the Union of Cultures Poland-Ukraine, which launched with an art exhibition by member Natalia Nosova. Other activities include the Carpathian Bat Night (Karpacka Noc Nietoperzy) in Czarnorzeki, an event combining science, nature and local community, and arts projects for various age groups co-financed by the Opole Voivodeship Self-Government. The association maintains a national structure with a National Board (Zarząd Krajowy) and regional branches, including a Lubusz Branch (Oddział Lubuski). Its leadership meets as a Presidium of the National Board together with a Congress Commission, sometimes using hybrid formats such as Zoom. The organisation's website serves as a hub for news, event announcements and reports on its activities. As a civil-society organisation rather than a commercial enterprise, the Association of Poland-East Cooperation does not sell products or operate for profit. Its "offerings" are programmes, events and partnerships that promote Polish cultural heritage, historical memory and international cooperation, particularly with Eastern European neighbours. The association is active as of the evidence available, with events announced for 2026.

The Association of Poland-East Cooperation (Stowarzyszenie Współpracy Polska-Wschód) is a Polish association whose documented public activity centres on cultural, educational and commemorative projects. While the exact founding date is not provided in the available evidence, the organisation has an established national structure with a National Board (Zarząd Krajowy), a Presidium, a Congress Commission and regional branches such as the Lubusz Branch (Oddział Lubuski). Its programme has included long-running events. The Carpathian Bat Night (Karpacka Noc Nietoperzy) in Czarnorzeki, Korczyna Commune, reached its 23rd edition by 2026, making it one of the region's longest-running events devoted to bats and nature conservation. The association also supports the regional eliminations of the International Anna German Song Festival, with a final concert at Klub Fama. Historical memory is a recurring theme. The association has taken part in annual commemorations of the outbreak of World War II, including ceremonies at the Katyn Cross on Agrykola Street in Gdańsk and at the Monument to the Defenders of the Polish Post Office, organised by the Mayor of Gdańsk. It also engages in Polish-Ukrainian cultural exchange; the Union of Cultures Poland-Ukraine launched on the eve of Ukraine's Independence Day with an art exhibition by member Natalia Nosova at the ŻAR Art House. Community and educational activities include art projects for participants of various ages, co-financed by the Opole Voivodeship Self-Government. Governance meetings, such as the joint session of the Presidium of the National Board and the Congress Commission on 26 August 2026, have been held in hybrid format using Zoom, reflecting the association's use of digital tools. As of the available evidence, the association remains active, with events announced for September 2026. Its website, swpw.eu, serves as the primary public record of its news and activities.

• Presidium of the National Board and Congress Commission met in hybrid format via Zoom.

• Association participated in 87th anniversary commemorations of the outbreak of World War II in Gdańsk.

• Final concert of regional eliminations of the International Anna German Song Festival held at Klub Fama.

• XXIII Carpathian Bat Night held in Czarnorzeki, Korczyna Commune.

A Polish civil-society association focused on cultural, historical and educational cooperation between Poland and Eastern countries.

• Karpacka Noc Nietoperzy (Carpathian Bat Night)

  Annual nature-education event in Czarnorzeki devoted to bats and conservation, with an art competition.

• International Anna German Song Festival regional eliminations

  Regional qualifying event with a final concert at Klub Fama.

• Union of Cultures Poland-Ukraine

  Cultural exchange initiative launched with an art exhibition by Natalia Nosova.

1. 1Stowarzyszenie Współpracy Polska-Wschód – official websiteswpw.eu
2. 2Association of Poland-East Cooperation – Wikidatawikidata.org