Poland & the Baltics
In spite of Poland’s strong economic growth, many find it difficult to secure stable employment and reliable wages. Only 51% of young people under the age of 30 are economically active, with women, people living in rural areas, and people with disabilities especially affected.
NESsT’s investments in Poland focus on social enterprises that connect these potential workers with training and jobs in growth industries like technology, business process outsourcing and health care.
WITH YOUR HELP
We’ve invested in 23 social enterprises in Poland.
2,917
dignified employment & income generation opportunities created
US$1.8Million
invested
32,367
lives improved
As of December 31, 2022
See Our Work in Poland

NESsT and IKEA Social Entrepreneurship co-created a three-year accelerator programme to support enterprises that expand employment opportunities in Poland and Romania.
Learn How NESsT Social Enterprises Fight Poverty in Poland
Founded in 2013 as a family-run workshop in northeastern Poland, 4Szpaki (4Starlings in English) is a purpose-driven company specializing in handmade, natural cosmetics products. Driven by a deep commitment toward people and the planet, 4Szpaki crafts and sells over 150 vegan products made from high-quality, natural raw materials.
provides comprehensive psychological, social, and professional support for marginalized communities, especially people who are homeless, have been incarcerated, or struggle with problematic drug use.
Located in the small town of Szczawno Zdrój, in the south west of Poland, Dworzysko combines a passion for caring for the environment and the local community with circular economy principles to offer high-quality accommodation, active outdoor activities, events venue, and sustainable catering options.
Based in Gdańsk in northern Poland, Ekoinbud specializes in community-based, sustainable construction solutions for schools, kindergartens, hospitals, and single and multi-family homes. Since 2015, the socially impactful enterprise has specialized in prefabricated wooden construction with dedicated teams that lead the architectural design, manufacturing, and on-site assembly and construction of green buildings.
Integrates people with mixed abilities into the workforce through its nine businesses.
trains youth in foster care to help them develop their technical and soft-skills with the goal of securing quality employment opportunities.
supports people with physical or mental disabilities and young people who are homeless to access training and quality employment opportunities.
Provides technical training and wraparound services to ensure that mothers are equipped to stand out during the recruiting process and thrive in their roles long after hiring.
Nebucode is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry. The company is taking intentional steps to make a difference, including offering dignified jobs in no-code and low-code tech roles that don’t require programming expertise.
Olsztyn Food Bank (OFB) is a non-profit entity based in Poland that saves food from waste. After acquiring food from excess reserves, OFB donates it to social organizations that provide basic needs support to excluded communities.
Posh Academy is both a training center and a provider of beauty services. The social enterprise offers on-the-job training and upskilling for at-risk women, ethnic minorities, young people, and LGTBQIA+ individuals in a range of services such as hairdressing, hair coloring, manicures, pedicures, and other specialized beauty treatments.
aims to revitalize Torun’s community by launching business initiatives and organizing events such as local festivals, concerts, fundraising, and social campaigns.
Tango builds digital products with meaningful, global impact for scaling startups and corporations, specifically targeting B2B and B2B2C software and marketplaces.
brings local organic products directly to Krakow-based customers through its biweekly agricultural markets and online store.
Women's Entrepreneurship Foundation (WEF) is dedicated to supporting the empowerment of women in entrepreneurship and business. The network’s mission is to close the gender gap in employment and foster an inclusive business environment throughout Poland.

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