Who We Are
The Pediatric Intensive Care Foundation (Polish: Fundacja Intensywnej Terapii Dziecięcej) is a non-profit organisation based in Poznan, Poland. We were established to support one of the region's most vital medical facilities — the 9-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit within the Clinic of Anaesthesiology and Pediatric Intensive Therapy at the Medical University of Karol Marcinkowski in Poznan.
Our foundation acts as a bridge between the medical community, donors, and the public — channelling resources directly to the unit so that its medical staff can save lives with the best available tools, knowledge, and infrastructure.
We are registered in Poland under the following details:
- NIP: 7811793877
- REGON: 300467125
- KRS: 0000269686
Our History
The Beginning
The Institute of Paediatrics officially opened in 1972. Even before the formal opening, efforts were underway to secure the right equipment and prepare a unit capable of treating critically ill children. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit was established as an integral part of this broader clinic.
Growing the Mission
Over the following decades, the unit expanded its reach to cover children from the Wielkopolska, Lubuskie, and Zachodniopomorskie regions of Poland. The Foundation was formally registered to support the unit's development, equipment, and staffing needs.
Major Equipment Drive
Thanks to the Foundation's fundraising efforts, specialist equipment worth over 850,000 PLN was purchased. This included regional anaesthesia kits, echocardiographic probes, and critical monitoring systems — all directly funding better outcomes for our patients.
Expansion Begins
January 2019 marked the beginning of a major expansion of the Pediatric ICU. The Foundation played a central role in supporting this construction phase, which aims to create a modern, 21st-century facility capable of treating even more critically ill children.
Continuing the Fight
The Foundation continues its work every day — funding equipment, supporting research, raising awareness, and advocating for the children and families who need us most. We believe every child deserves the very best chance at life.
Leadership
Prof. dr hab. n.med. Alicja Bartkowska-Sniatkowska
President of the FoundationA leading specialist in paediatric anaesthesiology and intensive care, Prof. Bartkowska-Sniatkowska heads both the medical unit and the Foundation. Her decades of clinical experience and passion for child welfare drive the Foundation's mission forward every day.
Join Our Mission
Whether you are a donor, a sponsor, a medical professional, or simply someone who cares — there is a place for you in our community. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference to a child's life.