Stowarzyszenie Słowem w Twarz

Stowarzyszenie Słowem w Twarz
We create social innovation with young peopleWe work as an NGO from Rybnik in education, culture, and volunteeringWe build social, artistic, and growth-oriented projects for local communitiesWe strengthen agency, collaboration, and room for actionWe create social innovation with young peopleWe work as an NGO from Rybnik in education, culture, and volunteeringWe build social, artistic, and growth-oriented projects for local communitiesWe strengthen agency, collaboration, and room for action
Projects
Piotr Tłustochowicz talks about our Culture on the Web project

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Strengthening Artistic Competencies

Culture • Culture on the Web • 2020

The vocalist sings into a microphone during the project's outdoor concert.

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Institutional Strengthening of the Organization

NGO institutional development • PROO Priority 1a • 2020

Photo from the project Concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Silesian Uprisings

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Concert for the 100th Anniversary of the Silesian Uprisings

Local patriotism • Niepodległa Programme • 2021

Group photo of young people with facilitators during activities of the project "See You in Better Times."

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See You in Better Times

Local community • Folk High Schools Development Support Programme (PWRUL) • 2021

A female singer performs on stage during a concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of Silesia’s incorporation into Poland.

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Concert Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Silesia’s Incorporation into Poland

Culture • Music • 2022

An image showing Father Jan Macha

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Blessed Silesian Fr. Jan Macha – Memory and Identity

Historical memory • Culture Interventions 2022 • 2022

Students during a classroom lesson as part of the SWT Academy.

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SWT Academy

Education and skills • Innovative Education • 2022

Graphic for the Śląskie Laboratories of the Future project showing a youth meeting during workshops.

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Silesian Laboratories of the Future Project

Youth • Youth Fund • 2022

A band performs on stage during a concert at the 31st WOŚP Finale in Rybnik.

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Concert for the 31st WOŚP Grand Finale in Rybnik

Social and cultural event • Public task (agreement with a local government unit) • 2023

Audience watching the outdoor concert "Sent in the Peace of Christ" at dusk.

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Concert Series “Sent Forth in the Peace of Christ”

Concert series • Music • 2023

A group of young people meeting with a facilitator during consultations in the Your Advisor project.

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Your Advisor

Social counselling • Call for counselling organisations • 2023

Young people present the results of their work during workshops and project sessions.

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Youth in Action. Social change through activating young people in the local governments of the future

Youth • Youth Fund • 2023

Close-up of a puppy during volunteer activities related to animal care.

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School of Good Volunteering

Structured volunteering • Solidarity Corps • 2023

Graphic for the Ekoinnowacje Młodych Rybnika project promoting rainwater tanks in Rybnik.

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Eco-Innovations of Rybnik’s Youth

Youth • European Solidarity Corps (ESC) • 2024

The presenter shows a slide on rules for recognizing costs during an informational meeting.

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We Support You – Face to Face with Words

Counselling • Counselling Organisations • 2024

A nature collage made during the Digital Silesian Traces project workshops, placed on a table with materials.

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Digital Silesian Traces

Culture + digitisation • Cultural Education 2025 • 2025

Group photo of young people in a council chamber during activities of the project “Active Councils – Youth in Action!”

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Active councils – Youth in action!

Youth councils • FIO • 2025

An attendee at the EIT EdTech 2025 conference talks with other participants at a booth in Brussels.

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Participation in the EIT EdTech 2025 Conference in Brussels

International • PROO 5 • 2025

Erasmus+ logo

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Youth Civic Forum 2.0 – Democracy in the Digital Era

Youth • Erasmus+ KA154-YOU • 2025

Erasmus+ logo

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Courage to Lead – Erasmus+ KA152-YOU

Youth • Erasmus+ KA152-YOU • 2025

Who we are

We act where it matters most.

Since 2017, we have been building culture and innovation in the Rybnik region. Young people co-create our work, not just consume it. We run cultural, technological, and educational initiatives across three pillars of change.

  1. 01Technology and innovation for the social sector
  2. 02Local heritage, European reach
  3. 03Ecology and Silesian transition

Strategy 2025–2030

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Strategic document

Action strategy

2025–2030

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Innovation workshop where participants create cultural and technology projects
01

Pillar one

Technology and innovation for the social sector

Since 2022, we have designed and delivered our own web platforms, web applications, educational games, and 3D/metaverse solutions tailored to nonprofit needs. We combine strong tech execution with deep knowledge of the social sector so digitalization becomes practical, not just declarative.

The social sector deserves tools as good as those used in business. That conviction drives every project we build.
Adam, implementation and innovation

Adam, implementation and innovation

Digital Silesia archive presentation in an international cooperation format
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Pillar two

Local heritage, European reach

The Rybnik region has culture worth sharing globally. We work with partners in Italy, Czechia, and Hungary to exchange know-how and promote Silesian identity abroad. Internationalization does not replace local roots; it strengthens them and makes us a credible European partner.

My work always grows from this place: its history, colors, and transformation. What is Silesian can speak to people across Europe.
Martyna, artist and local creator

Martyna, artist and local creator

Young participants presenting projects related to the region ecological transition
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Pillar three

Ecology and Silesian transition

Silesia is undergoing a foundational shift from an industrial core to a modern, knowledge-based, sustainable region. We engage young people in ecological action, teach energy-transition literacy, and support initiatives that turn this historic transition into opportunity rather than sacrifice.

Silesia carries an incredible energy of change. I want young people to see this transition as their opportunity, not only the end of something.
Laura, European coordination

Laura, European coordination

We collaborate with

Together we create change.

We work with local institutions, NGOs, and public entities that share our values and support our mission.

22 partner institutions and organizations

Our team

The people behind SWT.

Our team

Certificate no. 269/2024

Since 2024 we are a certified volunteer-friendly organisation.

Ola

Ola

Volunteer coordinator

Piotrek

Piotrek

Cultural innovation

Piotrek

Piotrek

Local activities 🇵🇱

Adam

Adam

Digital projects & delivery

Martyna

Martyna

Artist & local creator

Laura

Laura

Ecology & EU partnerships 🇪🇺