Polish LGBT organization
Lambda Warsaw Association (Polish: "Stowarzyszenie Lambda Warszawa") is the oldest operating Polish LGBT organisation. It was founded in October 1997 by activists of Rainbow Centre ("Ośrodek “Rainbow”"), which existed from 1995 to 1997. As a public interest organisation, its aim is to create a positive gay and lesbian identity, and build social tolerance toward sexual minorities.
In 2004, the association acquired the status of a public interest organisation (OPP), and has been a part of the Mazowia Federation since then.
Fields of activity.
Lambda Warszawa is the first and only LGBT organisation in Poland that provides microgrants to other organisations that help homosexual persons: as part of Stonewall Fund, Lambda Warszawa Microgrant Fund, the first fund competition was launched on May 28, 2009.
Authorities.
Authorities of the association are elected by its members during general election meetings. Term in office of the management lasts two years, and, as chairpersons, there have been: