ASPnet’s collaboration within the UNESCO networks. The 70th anniversary of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network

The article presents the Polish UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet). The Polish ASPnet was established in 1956. The activities undertaken in 2023 (for instance, the international Gift a Poem campaign) are presented together with the Polish celebrations of the 70th anniversary of this oldest UNESCO network. The analysis of the reports submitted by the Polish network members is provided with a special focus on networks, cooperation with other UNESCO family members, and UNESCO designations.

Keywords: UNESCO networks ASPnet schools strategy

Streszczenie: W artykule zaprezentowana została Polska Sieć Szkół Stowarzyszonych UNESCO, która powstała w 1956 r. Przedstawiono działania podejmowane w 2023 r. (m.in. międzynarodową kampanię „Gift a Poem”) oraz polskie obchody 70-lecia tej najstarszej sieci UNESCO. Dokonano analizy raportów nadesłanych przez polskich członków sieci, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem współpracy z innymi członkami „rodzin” UNESCO i desygnacji UNESCO.

The article presents the Polish UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet). The Polish ASPnet was established in 1956. The activities undertaken in 2023 (for instance, the international Gift a Poem campaign) are presented together with the Polish celebrations of the 70th anniversary of this oldest UNESCO network. The analysis of the reports submitted by the Polish network members is provided with a special focus on networks, cooperation with other UNESCO family members, and UNESCO designations