Our story
SiN grew from a need for connection, practical support and shared action among Poles living in Norway.
About · AssociationNot an office. Not an agency.
Not an office. Not an agency.
A community of people.
We were founded in 2024 out of a simple need: that nobody should have to build a life in a new country alone. We work locally in Drammen, with the whole Polish community in Norway in mind.
2024founded
20+events annually
Drammencentre of activity
What we do
We organise meetups, workshops and events, support integration and create space for development.
Where we are going
We want to grow long-term projects, our volunteer network and partnerships.
How we are organised
The association is led by its board. The coordinator follows up activities, volunteers and partnerships, while project teams deliver specific initiatives.
Annual meeting
The association’s highest body
Board
Direction, decisions and accountability
Coordinator
Day-to-day activity follow-up
Project teams
Volunteers and specialists
Values
The criteria we act by
Values aren’t decoration — they’re the test of whether something is truly “ours”.
Community above all
We build bonds, not just events. Together is easier, warmer and wiser.
A safe space
Everyone has the right to be welcomed without judgement — with their feelings, struggles and questions.
Openness and integration
Proud of being Polish, open to Norway. We build bridges between cultures, not walls.
Growth through doing
People grow when they learn, try and create. We focus on shared activity.
Family at the centre
We think across generations — children, parents and grandparents.
Professionalism with heart
We work with specialists, but do it humanly — warmly and without distance.
The people of SiN
The board, founders and volunteers make the association. Profiles will be published after approval.
ContactOur volunteers
They turn plans into events. We will soon share their stories and ways to join the team.
Become a volunteerPartners and supporters
We work with local organisations on venues, expertise, communication and delivery. Names and logos are published after approval.
For partnersOur blog
Articles, member interviews and event recaps.
View the blog