zORIENTowani na Maghreb — the second edition, 14–16 May 2027!
Save the dates! The second edition of the zORIENTowani na Maghreb festival will take place on 14–16 May 2027.
Our partners are the Andrzej Wajda Centre for Film Culture and Wydawnictwo Akademickie Dialog.
More details coming soon!
First edition — 29 May 2026
We organised the first edition of the zORIENTowani na Maghreb festival on 29 May 2026 in collaboration with the Faculty of “Artes Liberales” at the University of Warsaw and the Andrzej Wajda Centre for Film Culture.
We thank the students for their collaboration, the Centre for hosting us, and Dr Marta Widy-Behiesse for coordinating the project.
Recommended reading: Muszle wróżbiarki (Cauris de grand-mére) by Annisatou Foret Diallo
The book is published with the patronage of the Birds of One Sky Association.
Muszle wróżbiarki (Cauris de grand-mére) by Annisatou Foret Diallo is a Guinean novel published in Polish by W Podwórku in 2025. The Polish translation and accompanying notes are by Marta Widy-Behiesse.
Discover this fascinating story, which takes readers into a world full of magic and mystery. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore literature from Guinea in an accessible new translation.
About Us
Our association was founded on the belief that diversity is a strength and that intercultural understanding is the foundation of a harmonious, modern society. The mission of the Ptaki jednego nieba association is to promote knowledge of intercultural communication and introduce Warsaw’s residents to the richness of the world’s cultures.
We act locally and think globally. Through workshops, meetings, cultural events and educational projects, we work to tackle social exclusion and challenge prejudice. We question stereotypes, showing how dialogue and openness can help build a welcoming city for everyone, regardless of their background, language or traditions.
As a dynamic metropolis with global ambitions, Warsaw needs spaces where diversity is welcomed and valued. Our activities help create an environment in which different cultures enrich everyday life and inspire the future of the Polish capital.
We believe that education, mutual respect and working together can help us build an open, modern city that takes pride in its cultural diversity.
Training & Workshops
We offer professional training, courses and workshops tailored to businesses, schools, preschools, non-governmental organisations and public institutions.
Our sessions are led by experienced academics who combine research with practical expertise. We focus on interactive learning and skills that participants can apply in everyday life and at work.
Examples of workshop topics:
• Communication Without Borders: Practical Intercultural Skills
• Global Business Without Barriers: Intercultural Communication Training
• African Inspirations: Culture and Art
• The World of Islam: Tradition, Art and Modernity
• Diversity in Europe: Histories, Cultures and Living Together
• Language That Connects: Inclusion, Empathy and Awareness
• Equality and Culture: Women in Asia and Africa
Projects
People of Warsaw: Stories and Voices
“People of Warsaw: Stories and Voices” is a community project that brings together Warsaw residents from diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds and emerging photographers.
The project aims to show the many dimensions of Warsaw and the people who shape it. It also creates opportunities to meet, connect and discover the different experiences of the city’s residents.
Together, we will produce photographs and an exhibition presenting Warsaw’s diverse faces. Displayed in public spaces, the exhibition will offer residents and visitors a place to meet, reflect and find inspiration.
The project goes beyond the exhibition itself. It will also include public talks, cultural events, workshops, meetings with artists, discussions and educational activities. Through these, it will promote understanding, challenge stereotypes and help build an open, inclusive city where every voice and every story matters.
