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Help us help others
We currently have six employees working at the Foundation, which is not enough to provide assistance to all of the railway workers throughout
Thanks to information posted in the trade press and the company intranet, over 40 people have come forward and expressed their interest in helping us. "It is very encouraging that, despite the epidemiological situation in
Each volunteer received a set of masks and gloves from the Foundation and underwent appropriate safety training to ensure that they limit exposure and avoid direct contact with those infected. The volunteers helped with simple tasks, such as purchasing basic necessities, including food and hygiene products.
Support for those in need
Persons under quarantine requiring assistance can contact the Foundation by sending an email. Foundation staff will then respond to requests by calling the employee to determine their location and which items they need. We treat each case individually, as we don't have volunteers available everywhere. We then contact the person’s workplace asking for delivery and the purchase of products, which are sponsored by the Foundation. Assistance is provided only to those who have not received it from relatives or other organisations.
Protective masks for railway workers
As part of the fight against coronavirus, employees and volunteers of the Foundation have been providing assistance to railway workers on duty. They received protective masks to perform their duties in safe conditions. Railway companies which responded to the Foundation's offer received protective masks at no cost. Those who received the packages provided the masks to employees, those who continue to perform their duties and are unable to work remotely. Foundation employees and volunteers, who are also wearing masks, support the 'Railworkers' campaign by delivering parcels to those in need, who are at home and under quarantine.
As part of the fight against coronavirus, employees and volunteers of the Foundation have been providing assistance to railway workers on duty.
Katarzyna added: "Thank you to the Modus company from Bydgoszcz for the initiative. Despite the pandemic, railway workers are still on duty, and additional personal protection equipment is now mandatory. Delivery of free protective gear is an approach worth admiring and imitating!"
To meet the changing needs and conditions in the country, Modus - the manufacturer of uniforms and other products - began producing protective masks. They provide products to uniformed services, the army, hospitals and railway staff. Masks were also sent to Provincial Anti-Crisis Staff, Territorial Defence Forces and hospitals in Bydgoszcz. The President of the Management Board of Modus Przedsiębiorstwo Odzieżowe S.A.,
Protecting construction workers
One of the key activities that we jointly carry out is securing employees on railway construction sites by providing them with personal protective equipment (PPE). Despite the ongoing pandemic, rail investments are still ongoing. The
"We are involved in helping combat COVID-19 in many areas," stated Cezary Mączka, Member of the Board and Director of Human Resources Management at
Construction workers are involved in each project and contribute to important rail investments. While we are faced with the threat and spread of coronavirus, their health is particularly at risk. The Foundation provided protective masks to
Supporting children in online learning
During the pandemic, educational institutions have been conducting classes remotely, with students taking part in virtual lessons. Unfortunately, not everyone has this opportunity. Some children come from families with many children, where only one computer is available, preventing some students from completing the curriculum. Students from poorer families may also have problems accessing online learning. However, with the help of the business, the Foundation has provided home computers for children from railway families in need.
Raising over 5 million PLN for the fight against COVID-19
The next step was to raise funds for diagnostic and preventive measures. As a result, the
"The pandemic associated with the spread of coronavirus, which has affected the international community and Polish citizens today, is the greatest epidemic threat of the 21st century," stated Krzysztof Mamiński, President of the Management
Currently, as part of these activities, the Foundation has purchased equipment that can detect the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a clinical specimen.
Purchase of diagnostic equipment
"At the moment, the diagnostic team performs all stages of the test manually, which is time consuming and laborious," explains Marta Pakieła, Deputy Director for the
Were it not for the support of donors and the
"In the age of epidemics, providing equipment for medical and diagnostic facilities, as in the case of the Provincial Sanitary and
The next step is to help medical facilities and hospitals. The funds transferred will be used to purchase the most needed products, such as personal protective equipment for medical workers: including nurses, doctors, and ambulance attendants.
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