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Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), associations, and institutes either in or pertaining to Poland.
Polish-American Organizations
American Council for Polish Culture
(ACPC) (http://www.polishcultureacpc.org)
A Polish-American cultural and educational umbrella organization. Links to information about ACPC, events, ongoing projects, and more.
Polish American Congress (http://www.polamcon.org)
National umbrella organization representing Polish Americans, headquartered in Chicago. PAC promotes civic, educational, and cultural programs designed to further the knowledge of Polish history, language, and culture, and to stimulate Polish American involvement and accomplishments. Links to news, photos, events, related resources, and more.
Polish American Historical Association
(PAHA) (http://www.polishworld.com/paha/)
A scholarly society devoted to the study of Polish-American history and culture.
Polish Cultural Institute (http://www.polishculture-nyc.org/pci.htm)
Promotes cultural ties between the United States and Poland. The Institute is a diplomatic mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Poland. Based in New York City. Links include movies, music, books, art, events, related resources, and more.
Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences
of America (PIASA) (http://www.piasa.org/welcome.html)
A nonprofit organization that disseminates information about the Polish-American community. Links include information about PIASA-its history, mission, and goals, library, Polish Review, and events. Headquartered in New York City.
Polish Museum of America (http://www.polishmuseumofamerica.org)
Founded in Chicago in 1935, the Polish Museum offers lectures, concerts, exhibits, and other activities. In English and Polish.
Polish National Alliance (PNA) (http://www.pna-znp.org/index.html)
The largest Polish-American fraternal insurance benefit society. Links include news, PNA history, events, lodges, and more.
Polonia Organizations. PolOrg.
The Information Resource of Polish and Polonia Organizations (http://www.polorg.com/Org/Default.asp)
Provides information about nonprofit organizations that offer services to persons of Polish heritage outside of Poland; or promoting or supporting Polish language, art, and culture outside of Poland; or that are primarily composed of, or are supported by, individuals of Polish heritage outside of Poland. Links include news, photos, events, and related resources. In Polish and English.
Organizations in Poland
Freedom of the Press Monitoring Center
(CMWP) (http://www.freepress.org.pl)
An independent NGO founded in 1996 by the Association of Polish Journalists to protect and promote freedom of expression. In Polish.
Institute of Public Affairs (http://www.isp.org.pl)
A non-partisan public policy think tank, established in 1995 to provide a forum for informed debate on social and political issues. It conducts research and makes policy recommendations. Information on the Institute, programs, publications, press, events, and more. In Polish and English.
Polish Association for American Studies (PAAS) (http://paas.org.pl)
Site includes links to American studies departments in Poland and to counterpart associations in other countries, as well as the Polish Journal for American Studies and other publications. Maintained by the Department of American Literature and Culture, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin. In English.
Stefan Batory Foundation (http://www.batory.org.pl/english/index.htm)
An independent NGO founded by George Soros in 1988 to foster the development of a democratic and open society. Links to information about the Foundation, its programs and publications, and more. In Polish and English.
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