BJP is a Black-led initiative that works to support and strengthen Black, African and Afro-descendant people and communities in Poland.
The BJP was created by a group of long-time friends and activists as an emergency response to the need for aid among Black and African people who were evacuating from Ukraine immediately following the full-scale Russian invasion of that country in February 2022. We organized support with accessing safe housing, healthcare, legal aid, and material aid.
Today, the BJP operates as a Black-led Foundation, focused on issues of human rights, antiracism and antidiscrimination. We work to support and strengthen the position of all Black, African and Afro-descendent people living in Poland regardless of when they arrived to the country, their legal status in Poland, their country of origin, cultural background, religion or faith, or gender identity, etc. Our long-term aim is to foster community and belonging among Black, African and Afro-descendant people in Poland, to advocate for the civil and human rights of our communities, and to consistently provide direct support with access to basic needs such as housing and legal aid.
Our work covers all of Poland. We are integrated into networks of partners throughout the country, who are directly part of our team or affiliated with organizations or initiatives that are in synergy with our work.
