One of Poland’s richest women donates PLN 500,000 for generators for Ukraine
19 January 13:32
Poland’s richest woman, patron and volunteer Dominika Kulczyk has joined the “Ciepło z Polski dla Kijowa” (“Warmth from Poland for Kyiv”) campaign organized by Stand With Ukraine and is donating PLN 500,000 for generators for Ukraine. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to Onet.pl.
The situation in Kyiv remains extremely critical due to regular Russian strikes on energy infrastructure and severe frosts: about 70% of the capital’s residents live without electricity and heating.
In response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Polish businesses and philanthropists have stepped up their efforts to raise money for generators and power stations for the city.
Support for Kyiv is growing in Poland: the goal is PLN 2 million
The public campaign “Ciepło z Polski dla Kijowa” (“Warmth from Poland for Kyiv”), organized by Stand With Ukraine in cooperation with several Polish foundations and public initiatives, aims to purchase generators and power sources for the Ukrainian capital.
The initial plan to raise PLN 400,000 was revised due to its popularity, and the goal was raised to PLN 2 million.
At the time of publication, over PLN 1.3 million had already been raised.
500,000 PLN from Polenergia and the Dominika Kulczyk Foundation
Particular attention was drawn to the contribution of PLN 500,000 to be made by Dominika Kulczyk together with Polenergia and the Kulczyk Foundation. These funds will enable the purchase of 120 additional generators, which will provide light, heat, and the ability to charge devices for thousands of people in the capital.
In comments to the Polish media, Dominika Kulczyk called on the energy industry to unite in support of Kyiv during the winter:
“The residents of Kyiv are struggling not only with the cold, but also with feelings of loneliness. Warmth from Poland can be not only energy for them, but also a sign that the world remembers them,” she emphasized.
Kulczyk added that each generator is not just a source of energy, but a chance for people to warm their children, cook a hot meal, and stay in touch with their loved ones, and called on Polish energy companies to join the initiative.
Who is organizing and supporting the campaign
The “Ciepło z Polski dla Kijowa” campaign is supported by:
- Fundacja Stand With Ukraine
- Sestry.eu
- Euromaidan–Warsaw
- Democracy Foundation
- Open Dialogue Foundation
- Polish Business Council Foundation
- Przedsiębiorcy Pomagają Initiative
Polenergia and the Kulczyk Foundation have also joined this alliance, and their contributions have brought the goal significantly closer to realization.
What is known about Dominika Kulczyk
Dominika Kulczyk is a well-known Polish businesswoman and philanthropist, one of the richest women in Poland, and the daughter of entrepreneur Janusz Kulczyk.
She is actively involved in charity work through the Kulczyk Foundation, supporting social, humanitarian, educational, and medical initiatives, including long-term support for Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war.
Kulczyk ranks 11th in the Wprost ranking with a capital of PLN 5.4 billion. Dominika Kulczyk ranked first on the list of the richest Poles in 2024, with her fortune estimated at PLN 7.1 billion at the time.
Dominika is the daughter of Jan Kulczyk (once the richest Pole). The family fortune she inherited became the basis of her wealth, which, unlike many heirs, Dominika is actively multiplying. She headed the supervisory board of the energy company Polenergia, where she set a course for renewable energy sources.
Dominika Kulczyk also heads the family Kulczyk Foundation and invests in innovative technologies through it. For example, in the startup BioLite, which manufactures products for the African market, including devices that convert heat from a fire into electricity. Her business interests also include projects aimed at solving social problems.
In addition to her business activities, Dominika Kulczyk is known for her philanthropic work. She has been involved in numerous charitable projects for many years, including founding and running the Żółty Talerz (“Yellow Plate”) healthy eating program for children. Dominika Kulczyk emphasizes that, although she inherited a huge fortune, she feels responsible for using it wisely.
Since 2018 (the first Wprost ranking in which her fortune was listed separately from her brother’s), Ms. Kulczyk’s capital has fluctuated between PLN 7 and 9 billion. The 2025 result is the lowest in recent years.
