For the second time, we decided to support the initiatives of the Olivians. The second edition of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget – a programme aimed at developing the potential of the district, modernising the common space and helping residents to undertake activities to integrate the Oliwa community – has come to an end.

After the success of last year’s pilot edition, a pool of PLN 18,000 was allocated to co-finance the three winning projects. The sponsors of the program are, as in 2020, Olivia Business Centre and the founder of the Gdańsk Community Foundation, Andrzej Stelmasiewicz. Funding under the Neighbourhood Budget was applied for by people living and running a business in Oliwa, associations, foundations and educational institutions, and the presented projects concerned both the infrastructure of the district and events supporting the development and relations of the inhabitants of Oliwa.

The call for proposals started on 20 July and lasted until the end of August 2021. The three winning projects were selected by a jury consisting of representatives of the Gdańsk City Council, the Oliwa District, an educational institution, a cultural institution and Olivia. The winning projects are connected by their open character – accessibility for the residents of Oliwa and visitors to the district. The results of the second edition of the programme were announced during the district festival, Viva Oliwa, on 11 September this year.

The following initiatives received funding:

“Christmas Festival on the Market Square in Oliwa”, submitted by the City Initiative Association. It is a social and cultural event, which includes decorative workshops for children and adults, joint arrangement of space, a Christmas fair and music.

“Sports and educational path”, submitted by Primary School No. 35 with Sports Departments named after Jan Parandowski in Gdansk. The installation will enable outdoor fun and learning.

“Tai Chi in Oliwa”, submitted by the Park On Association. The project includes 38 hours of Tai Chi classes for people with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and people willing to conduct this form of activity. The aim of the project is to popularize knowledge about the disease, which affects approx. 1500 people. Joint activities can have a positive impact on the level of integration of the local community. The classes are also recommended for people with neurological disorders after COVID-19.

The next edition of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget is planned for the second half of 2022. We invite all residents of Oliwa, entrepreneurs, associations, foundations and institutions to submit projects.