Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS American Chamber of Commerce in Poland Warsaw 26th of January 2009 Tato.Net FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS 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 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.

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS 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

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS NGO organizations in Poland - Facts Total number of NGOs in Poland is over Organizations in aid of: Children: Family: Women: Mothers: 400 Men: 350 Fathers: Source: NGO.PL service 5

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS Tato.Net Achievements Pro Publico Bono Award 2006Pro Publico Bono Award Senate of Poland Medal 2007Senate of Poland Medal Included in prestigious Intellectual Capital of Poland Report Intellectual Capital of Poland Report (see film) 2008

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS 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 NONE

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS To make a difference Tato.Net takes action

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS PILLARS OF Tato.Net’s SUPPORT Research Workshops for Dads The Internet Service Public Campaigns Research Workshops for Dads The Internet Service Public Campaigns

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS 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 %

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS Tato.Net provides the first fathers’ trainings in Poland The number of participants in the following years:

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS 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

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS DADS IN THE NET - THE INTERNET SERVICE 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

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS 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

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS Tato.Net’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.

Tato.Net Initiative - Cyryl & Metodius Foundation KRS Thank you for your attention and joining Tato.Net Initiative Dariusz Cupial Ph.D. You are invited to contact tato.net office: ph/fax