Speakers
Monika Bajka
President and co-founder of the Guardian Angels House Association for Children and Youth
President and Co-founder of the Guardian Angels’ Home Association for the Aid of Children and Youth, recognized for activities for the common good with the Pro Publico Bono Grand Award, the "Śląskie na 5" distinction from the Silesian Voivode, and the ŚLĄSKIE BRAND Award for significant contributions to regional development. In 2019, honored with the Marshal of the Silesian Voivodeship Award in the FRIEND OF THE FAMILY competition. A graduate of the LEADERS Program of the Polish-American Freedom Foundation and an intern of the prestigious International Visitors Exchange Program organized by the U.S. Department of State. Graduates Sociology and Management & Marketing. Trainer in street work and a consultant for programs supporting street children in Romania and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
For 30 years, involved in social initiatives for children, youth, and socially excluded families. She began her journey as a volunteer working for the homeless. Since 2007, engaged in fostering cooperation between local governments and the third sector. Co-creator and Vice-Chair of the first term of the District Council for Public Benefit Activities in Katowice.
