The Korczak Forest

 

The idea of the Korczak Forest was created in 2020 on the initiative of the Treblinka Museum and the Polish Janusz Korczak Association. The employees of the Treblinka Museum – Monika Samuel, Bartosz Kowalski and Aleksandra Kowalska, under the substantive supervision of the director of the facility – Edward Kopówka, took care of the preparation of the preliminary project of the concept of the Forest. The aim of this concept is to commemorate Janusz Korczak, all his colleagues and pupils who died in the Treblinka II Extermination Camp.

As part of the planting of the Korczak Forest, the Treblinka Museum together with Janusz Korczak Association would like to make contact with schools and institutions for which the pedagogical approach of Janusz Korczak have a great meaning, and invite them to plant trees and organize annual meetings in order to symbolically water them. At each tree there will be a plaque with information about a facility and a motto or a selected quote referring to Korczak’s teachings, which will further emphasize the uniqueness of this place. During the visits, representatives of institutions will have the opportunity to visit the Treblinka Museum in the company of a museum guide and take part in a museum lesson related to the Korczak’s thought.

As part of the campaign “We Cherish Korczak’s Ideas” the planted trees are a proof that Korczak’s message is still alive and up-to-date. To this day, Korczak’s educational system is used by numerous schools and institutions, it inspires many educators, guardians and defenders of children’s rights. Preserving the trees will be a testimony not only of memory but also of gratitude of all those to whom the humanistic ideas of Janusz Korczak are close.

Regulations of the project The Korczak Forest
Attachment 1 - Pattern of the information board
Attachment 2 - Application form .pdf
Attachment 2 - Application form .doc

Regulations of the “We Cherish Korczak’s Ideas” Initiative under the Korczak Forest Project

I. General Provisions

  1. These Regulations define the conditions under which the “We Cherish Korczak’s Ideas” initiative is carried out as part of the Korczak Forest project.
  2. The organisers of the “We Cherish Korczak’s Ideas” initiative are: the Treblinka Museum. The German Nazi Extermination Camp and the Labour Camp (1941–1944) and the Polish Janusz Korczak Association, hereinafter referred to as the Organisers.
  3. The aim of the project is to commemorate Janusz Korczak (Henryk Goldszmit), all those who worked with him, and above all the children who perished in the Treblinka II Extermination Camp. The planted trees will serve as a testimony to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and as evidence that the humanistic ideas and educational principles of Janusz Korczak continue to inspire educators, caregivers, and child rights advocates today. Planting and subsequently caring for the trees is a form of encouraging participants to actively create their own paths of remembrance dedicated to important historical figures and events, as well as a call to protect the natural environment.

II. Conditions of Participation

  1. Any entities wishing to commemorate through the planting and care of trees may take part in the initiative. Participation of school and youth groups from Poland and abroad is particularly welcomed.
  2. Participation in the initiative is voluntary.
  3. Permission to plant a tree must be granted each time by the Organisers: the Treblinka Museum. The German Nazi Extermination Camp and the Labour Camp (1941–1944), in consultation with the Janusz Korczak Polish Association.
  4. Participation in the initiative is subject to a fee, settled on the basis of an invoice or receipt. The cost of joining the “We Cherish Korczak’s Ideas” initiative is PLN 500 net + 7% VAT, i.e., PLN 535 gross. This amount constitutes the contribution of the participating institution to the implementation of the Korczak Forest project. In exceptional cases, the Organiser may partially or fully waive the fee.
  5. A condition for participation is submitting an application via the Application Form (Appendix No. 2) available on the Organisers’ website. The form must be sent to: laskorczakowski@muzeumtreblinka.eu
  6. Each participating entity may plant only one tree.
  7. Tree planting in the Korczak Forest takes place on a date individually arranged with each participating entity, after all formal and financial requirements have been met.
  8. Planting is carried out together with an assigned employee of the Treblinka Museum during the spring or autumn seasons.
  9. The planting date may be changed due to adverse weather conditions or other circumstances beyond the parties’ control.
  10. A standardised plaque containing information about the participating entity and a motto or chosen quote referring to Korczak’s teachings (template in Appendix No. 1) will be placed next to each planted tree.
  11. On the day of planting a tree in the Korczak Forest, participants may take part in a guided tour and in workshops related to Korczak’s thought, conducted by a Treblinka Museum employee.
  12. Preparation of the tree seedling and commemorative plaque is the responsibility of the Treblinka Museum. Each entity may place on the commemorative plaque a selected graphic mark or photograph (min. 300 dpi) and selected text (max. 200 characters including spaces) referring to the ideas represented by Janusz Korczak. The materials must be submitted together with the application form.
  13. As part of the cyclical nature of the initiative, once a year in each subsequent calendar year, entities that have joined the project may symbolically water their planted tree in the presence of a Treblinka Museum employee, and may also take part in a guided tour and workshops related to Korczak’s thought.
  14. During the planting of the tree, a certificate confirming the participation of the given community in the Korczak Forest project will be presented. Certificates will be numbered and issued in the order in which trees are planted.
  15. The Treblinka Museum undertakes to maintain and, if necessary, replace the seedling in the event that it dries out.
  16. The Treblinka Museum. The German Nazi Extermination Camp and the Labour Camp (1941–1944) is responsible for preparing the area for the initiative.

III. Organisation and Course of the Project

  1. The initiative takes place on grounds administered by the Treblinka Museum.
  2. Trees will be planted in accordance with the planting plan prepared by the Treblinka Museum on a date individually arranged with the participating entity.
  3. The Treblinka Museum provides the necessary tools and materials for planting the tree.
  4. Due to soil conditions, participants may plant only the tree seedling provided by the Treblinka Museum.

IV. Information on the Processing of Personal Data

Personal Data Controller
The controller of personal data is the Treblinka Museum. The German Nazi Extermination Camp and the Labour Camp (1941–1944), with its registered office in Wólka Okrąglik 115, 08-330 Kosów Lacki, NIP 8231663667, represented by the Director (hereinafter referred to as the Treblinka Museum).

Data Protection Officer
A Data Protection Officer has been appointed at the Museum. Contact details: Inspektor Ochrony Danych, Wólka Okrąglik 115, 08-330 Kosów Lacki, Phone: +48 516 540 147.

Purpose and legal basis for processing
Personal data will be processed for the purpose of commemorating Janusz Korczak, all those who worked with him, and his pupils who perished in the Treblinka II Extermination Camp, which is necessary for the performance of public tasks such as cultural activities (task specified in Article 9 of the Act of 25 October 1991 on Organising and Conducting Cultural Activities) and the dissemination of key values of Polish and global history (task specified in Article 1 of the Act of 21 November 1996 on Museums).
Legal basis:
– processing is necessary for the performance of tasks carried out in the public interest (Article 6(1)(e) GDPR).

Data recipients
Data may be shared with the following categories of recipients: individuals interested in commemorating Janusz Korczak, IT service providers, legal advisors, the Data Protection Officer, entities cooperating with the Museum (including co-organisers), and other entities authorised by law.

Transfer of data to third countries or international organisations
The Museum does not transfer data outside the European Economic Area.

Data retention period
Personal data will be stored until an objection to processing is submitted.

Your rights:
a) the right to access your personal data and obtain a copy of it,
b) the right to rectify your personal data,
c) the right to erase your personal data (“right to be forgotten”),
d) the right to restrict the processing of your data,
e) the right to object to the processing of your personal data,
f) the right to data portability,
g) the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority (President of the Personal Data Protection Office),
h) the right to withdraw consent to data processing if processing is based on consent – this does not affect data processed before withdrawal.

Information on the requirement/voluntariness of providing data and information on data sources
The data provided and collected by the Museum (e.g., image) are necessary for the fulfilment of the Museum’s public tasks.

Automated decision-making
Personal data are not subject to automated decision-making, including profiling.

V. Final Provisions

  1. The Regulations of the “We Cherish Korczak’s Ideas” initiative under the Korczak Forest project are available on the Treblinka Museum website.
  2. The Treblinka Museum reserves the right to make changes to the Regulations. Any changes will be announced on the Organisers’ websites.
  3. Any doubts arising in the course of applying these Regulations shall be resolved by the Organisers.
  4. The Treblinka Museum reserves the right to change the date of the “We Cherish Korczak’s Ideas” initiative under the Korczak Forest project.
  5. The Organisers do not cover travel costs or any other costs related to participation in the “We Cherish Korczak’s Ideas” initiative.
  6. By joining the “We Cherish Korczak’s Ideas” initiative under the Korczak Forest project, each entity accepts the terms of these Regulations.
  7. Participants consent to the use by the Organisers of the data provided in the application form for informational purposes.
  8. In all matters not regulated herein, the provisions of the Civil Code shall apply.
  9. Any questions or comments may be sent to: laskorczakowski@muzeumtreblinka.eu