Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS 208956

American Chamber of Commerce in Poland Warsaw 26th of January 2009

Tato.NetFATHERHOOD INITIATIVE

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS 208956

Tato.Net Vision:Return father’s heart to the child

Tato.Net is a meeting place for people who know how important place the father has in the life of his children and family.

We are the first generation of men who are aware of the need to keep mutual support and cooperation among ourselves in order to effectively fulfill our role.

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS 208956

Tato.Net VALUES:Creating the culture of responsible fatherhood

In today's world, it is easier for a father to have a child than for the child to have a father. That is why we want to give every man who wants to give 100% as a father our support and a chance to do so. Thanks to this we also have hope that we will help every child in obtaining their dream of having a wonderful father's support.

Tato.Net builds the culture of responsible fatherhood in cooperation with various institutions and companies to create the network which aims at creating more father-friendly environment.

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Tato.Net Objectives:Connecting forces to create the culture of responsible fathering

Fathers

School

Local government

Business

Church institutions

Health Service

Penitentiary Service

M E D I A

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NGO organizations in Poland - Facts

• Total number of NGOs in Poland is over 100 000

Organizations in aid of:• Children: 5 700• Family: 4 200• Women: 1 040• Mothers: 400• Men: 350• Fathers:

Source: NGO.PL service5

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Tato.Net Achievements

• Pro Publico Bono Award 2006• Senate of Poland Medal 2007• Included in prestigious

Intellectual Capital of Poland Report (see film) 2008

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The Spectrum of Fatherhood Issues - Tato.Net’s pioneering work

VIOLENT FATHER(THE BLUE LINE)

FATHERS EXPERIENCING VIOLENCE(LEGAL COUNCELING)

Inspirations

Education

Establishing positive atmosphere of fathering

Workshops

Supporting good solutions

Promoting fathering

Exchanging experiences

Formation

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To make a differenceTato.Net takes action

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4 PILLARS OF Tato.Net’s SUPPORT

Research Workshops

for Dads

The Internet Service

Public Campaigns

Research Workshops

for Dads

The Internet Service

Public Campaigns

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Tato.Net conducts research projects

Thanks to the developing data base of the research results, Tato.Net can monitor the condition of families and fathers in our country and beyond. This enables us to engage in activities that seem most appropriate in the present situation and to respond to the emerging problems.

The biggest obstacle facing dads nowadays is:

Work obligations 29 % The media and popular culture 28 % Lack of skill-building resources for dads 15 % Legal issues 9 % Financial problems 19 %

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Tato.Net provides the first fathers’ trainings in Poland

The number of participants in the following years: 2004 2005 2006

83 325 577

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•7 Secrets of Effective Fathers•Connecting with your child•Quenching the father Thirst•The circle of fathers•Father & Daughter Summit•Father & Son Adventure•Achieving Work-Life Balance

•7 Secrets of Effective Fathers•Connecting with your child•Quenching the father Thirst•The circle of fathers•Father & Daughter Summit•Father & Son Adventure•Achieving Work-Life Balance

WORKSHOPS PROGRAMS – addressing different fathering situations

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DADS IN THE NET - THE INTERNET SERVICE

www.tato.net

Over one milion visitors on the multi-language service (Polish, English, Russian, Ukrainian)

•Inspiration

•Help/exchange of best practices

•Humor

•Insights

•Multi-media

•Training opportunities

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To make social change Tato.Net is launches public campaigns

Through social campaigns Tato.Net is the leader in changing society’s awareness about the importance of fathers presence in child’s life.

• National Day of Life

• Celebrating 23th of June

- Fathers Day

• Become a Dad

– Promoting of Foster Family

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Tato.NetTato.Net’s partners:’s partners:• National Fathering Center, USA

• The Polish-American Freedom Foundation

• National Fatherhood Initiative,USA

• KLANZA Association

• Ashoka – Innovators for the Public

• Gelderland Province , Holland

• Polski Węgiel BOGDANKA S.A.

• Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego S.A.

• …..

You are welcomed to join the Tato.Net fatherhood network as partners.

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Thank you for your attention and joining Tato.Net Initiative

Dariusz Cupial Ph.D. You are invited to contact tato.net office: ph/fax +48 81 527 99 13 info@tato.net