The “Rynek”, as we call it, is home to approximately 50 individuals who fled from the war in Ukraine and chose to reside in Kraków for an extended period. We obtained the rental property in an un-furnished state and have since adapted it to suit our needs. The two floors are being rented from the family of the owners, who were gracious enough to offer us a discounted rate. Additionally, we received significant assistance from IKEA, which supplied all of the necessary furniture.

Our first project as a foundation is a former hostel that can accommodate 44 people comfortably. It serves as an intervention hostel due to its ideal location, close to the train station in Kraków, providing an immediate home for individuals who arrive in Kraków without a specific plan in mind.

Now it’s partially also a residence for people who stayed with us for an extended period.

A family house that we have rented at a discounted rate from a family of owners. They were kind enough to rent it to us at a discounted rate and with flexible terms. The house was in need of renovation and we repurposed it to serve as a home for a family of five.

A set of 3 apartments that were entrusted to us by the owners of MIG investment group and serve as a home to 22 people, including the 2 who are key to our operations- Olena and Marina. Now we are renting them at a very low rate thanks to the continous support of the owners of MIG investment group.

We have recently undertaken a new project - a Ukrainian restaurant located on Dietla 15. This is our first venture that is not of a residential nature. The project was initiated in response to three key factors: a clear need for a gathering place and inter-cultural exchange in Kraków, a desire to enable Zero Camps to become a self-sustaining operation, and most importantly, to empower the residents of our homes. The restaurant is still in its early stages, but the initial indications are very promising. Visit us if you’re in town or go to our instagram @cieplokrakow