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<p><img src="/uploads/551bc9cf169b4.jpg" style="width: 256px;"></p><p><em>Marzena has over 12 years’ experience in the field of project management and marketing. She has initiated and implemented CSR projects, and is the author of the marketing strategy for the b2b launch of a youth radio station. Since 2014 she has been the National YouthBank Coordinator and is responsible for the implementation the YouthBank idea in Poland where she created the first three local YoutBanks. She also developed the Polish methodology of the YouthBank Programme. </em></p><p><strong>Describe your local YouthBank in 5 words<br></strong>Inspiring, motivating, progressive, funny, to broaden our minds. </p><p><strong>How did you first hear of YouthBank?<br></strong>I first heard of YouthBank when looking for projects involving youth on the Internet.</p><p><strong>What was your motivation for joining YouthBank? <br></strong>I wanted to use my marketing and business experience to support a social project which enhances youth on many levels. The YouthBank model is the best solution I have ever come across.</p><p><strong>Describe the context of your YouthBank/YouthBank network: what did you see happening in your community, culture, social context etc. How significant to you is the human factor your YouthBank is addressing?<br></strong>YouthBank in Poland focuses on youth empowerment, especially in developing skills that are important on the job market. The programme also builds on a deep relationship between the youth and the local community.</p><p><strong>How do you see your local YouthBank developing in the future?<br></strong>We are going to develop local YouthBanks across Poland. We are aiming at opening three new local YouthBanks every year. </p><p><img src="http://beacon.by/uploads/551d9ef39eda2.jpg" style="width: 688px;"></p>
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