FOUNDATION
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is where YOU are
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We envision a world where every person, regardless of origin, has equal opportunities for a decent life.- We strive to create a society where migrants feel like full members of the community and can realize their potential.
- Our vision is a Poland where migrants find shelter, support, and new opportunities.
Our vision and mission
- Our mission is to provide comprehensive support to migrants, helping them adapt to their new life in Poland.
- We create a safe space where migrants can receive the necessary help and support in issues of legalisation and integration in the society
Values:
- Humanitarianism: We treat every person with respect and compassion, regardless of their origin.
- Solidarity: We join forces to help those in need.
- Justice: We fight for equal rights and opportunities for all.
- Transparency: We are open to cooperation and report on our activities.
- Efficiency: We strive to use resources as efficiently as possible to achieve our goals.
FOUNDERS OF THE FOUNDATION
Olena Dekhtiar — A social activist, blogger, and co-founder of initiatives supporting migrants in Poland. Thanks to her proactive attitude and ability to unite people, the foundation helps thousands of foreigners go through the processes of adaptation and legalization with confidence and without unnecessary stress. Her main principle is: “Allow yourself to let us take care of your legalization”.
Vira Medvedieva — a sociotherapist, motivational speaker, and author of the “School of Foreigners’ Legalization.” For many years, she has been helping migrants navigate the path of adaptation, legalization, and professional development in Poland.
OUR TEAM
OLENA DEKHTYAR
Chair of the ‘HOME is where YOU are’ Foundation
Expert in the legalisation of foreign nationals since 2015. She began her career as a consultant and specialist in working with migrants in Polish government institutions, where she assisted foreign nationals with matters relating to legal residence, adaptation and integration. She worked in charitable organisations, helping women, families and people with migration experience from various countries around the world. In 2023, she founded the ‘DOM tam gdzie TY’ Foundation, which today brings together a team of experts in legalisation. She is actively involved in educational activities, raising awareness of migrants’ rights in Poland, and developing information and educational projects that help foreign nationals adapt more quickly, exercise their rights with confidence and integrate successfully into Polish society.
VIRA MEDVEDEVA
Vice-President of the “DOM tam, de TY” Foundation
Expert on the legalisation of foreign nationals since 2015. In 2023, together with Olena Dekhtiar, she co-founded the “DOM tam gdzie TY” Foundation. Her many years of practical experience in supporting migrants — from the first steps towards legal residence in Poland to obtaining Polish citizenship — formed the basis for the Foundation’s modern educational programmes and social initiatives.
She is the creator of the ‘School of Legalisation for Foreigners’ and other projects that help migrants not only to legalise their stay, but also to adapt more quickly, integrate successfully into Polish society, understand and exercise their rights, take advantage of the opportunities Poland offers, and build their future with confidence.
She is the creator of the ‘School of Legalisation for Foreigners’ and other projects that help migrants not only to legalise their stay, but also to adapt more quickly, integrate successfully into Polish society, understand and exercise their rights, take advantage of the opportunities Poland offers, and build their future with confidence.
TETIANA NESTEROVICH
Leading specialist in the legalisation of foreign nationals
An expert with many years’ experience in the field of legalising the residence and employment of foreign nationals in Poland, and a lecturer on her own course on the legalisation of foreign nationals. For Tetiana, there are no difficult or hopeless situations — she analyses every case, finds the best solution and supports clients at every stage of the legalisation process. Her experience, attention to detail and personalised approach help to achieve results even in the most complex cases.
Inna Makarova
Specialist in the legalisation of foreign nationals
Expert in administrative procedures and communication with government bodies. She drafts letters, applications, appeals and explanations of any complexity, and assists with matters relating to ZUS, the 800+ benefit, the ‘Good Start’ programme, obtaining duplicate documents from Ukraine, children’s education in Polish schools, translations, as well as the processing of residence cards and CUKR applications. She works quickly, to a high standard and with a focus on results.
Yulia Mostytska
Client Relations Coordinator
Yulia is the first person to hear your story. She will listen carefully to your situation, determine which specialist is best suited to help in your particular case, and coordinate the next steps. If you’re not sure where to start with the legalisation process, Yulia will help you find your way, explain the procedure and organise further support, regardless of which city in Poland you live in.
Iryna Povroznyk
Expert in the legalisation of foreign nationals
She specialises in making complex legalisation issues simple and easy to understand. Using step-by-step guides, diagrams and practical examples, Iryna explains the entire process of legal residence in Poland — from visa-free entry to obtaining Polish citizenship. She also advises on carrying out unregistered work, assists with the digitisation of employment record books and helps with applying for a pension in Ukraine remotely.
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Your donation today will go where it is needed most, helping us mobilise our teams in response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Delivering essential aid to Ukrainian women and children displaced by a brutal war
We have created a special section "KNOWLEDGE BASE", where you can find important and useful materials for migrants
REVIEWS
Дарина
Здрастуйте! Отримали сьогодні вашу допомогу, хотілося б висловити свою подяку Вам! Спасибі Вам велике за надану допомогу, окреме спасибі волонтеру Олександру! Успіхів Вам і процвітання!
Здрастуйте! Отримали сьогодні вашу допомогу, хотілося б висловити свою подяку Вам! Спасибі Вам велике за надану допомогу, окреме спасибі волонтеру Олександру! Успіхів Вам і процвітання!
Олена
Хочу подякувати хлопцям Фонду за те, що допомагаєте, привозите необхідні ліки, допомагаєте продуктами і водою. Подяка за Вашу небайдужість, за щире серце, за сміливість!
Хочу подякувати хлопцям Фонду за те, що допомагаєте, привозите необхідні ліки, допомагаєте продуктами і водою. Подяка за Вашу небайдужість, за щире серце, за сміливість!
Ольга
Велика вдячність Фонду та Вашим волонтерам за продукти харчування. В цей тяжкий час це дуже цінно і відчутно для нашої родини. Величезне Дякую Вашому Фонду!!!
Велика вдячність Фонду та Вашим волонтерам за продукти харчування. В цей тяжкий час це дуже цінно і відчутно для нашої родини. Величезне Дякую Вашому Фонду!!!
Богдан
Милосердя - це коли ти розумієш інших, коли приходиш в потрібну хвилину їм на допомогу. Щире "Дякую!", що переймаєтеся, турбуєтеся та за співчуттям до долі кожного з потребують допомогу! Допомагати людям це воістину благородне прагнення!
Милосердя - це коли ти розумієш інших, коли приходиш в потрібну хвилину їм на допомогу. Щире "Дякую!", що переймаєтеся, турбуєтеся та за співчуттям до долі кожного з потребують допомогу! Допомагати людям це воістину благородне прагнення!
Маргарита Миколаеївна
Дякую Вам за те, що Ваш фонд допомагає молоді!!! Вдячна Вам за надану нам підтримку і за сприяння. З Вашою долею нас почули! Дуже чуйні люди, приємно бачити таке бажання допомогти іншим! Дякую Вашому фонду!!!
Дякую Вам за те, що Ваш фонд допомагає молоді!!! Вдячна Вам за надану нам підтримку і за сприяння. З Вашою долею нас почули! Дуже чуйні люди, приємно бачити таке бажання допомогти іншим! Дякую Вашому фонду!!!
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REGON: 527094355
NIP: 5252983074
Numer KRS: 0001072885
ul. Chmielna, 98 lok. 34
WARSZAWA, kod 00-801
FUNDACJA „DOM TAM GDZIE TY"
21114020040000350284356016
Title darowizna na cele statutowe
KRS 0000 20 44 26
Warszawa, Chmielna, 98 l.1
legalizacja@dom-ty.com
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