FOR THE WELL-BEING OF MANKIND - RENATA NOWACZEWSKA

Discover the fascinating history of the Rockefeller Foundation, a pioneering philanthropic organization that transformed the face of the world in its 50 years of operation. Renata Nowaczewska's publication is the first comprehensive study on the Polish market, presenting the behind-the-scenes of the creation, functioning and impact of this extraordinary institution.

• Groundbreaking philanthropy: The Rockefeller Foundation revolutionized the American approach to charity, exerting influence around the world.
• Comprehensive support: The Foundation's financial commitment has left a lasting mark in almost every area of life, improving the health, safety and quality of life for millions of people.
• Visionary approach: Thanks to the passion and commitment of the Foundation's employees, bold projects were implemented that changed the face of the modern world.
• Overcoming difficulties: Despite criticism and attacks, the Rockefeller Foundation enabled groundbreaking scientific discoveries in many fields.
• Development of education: The Foundation's support contributed to raising the level of medical education and health care in many countries.

Renata Nowaczewska's monograph is not only a story about the American tradition of charity, but also about the system of values that shaped the Rockefeller family and their philanthropic activities. The author presents the process of organization formation, personnel selection, testing different methods of allocating funds, and searching for the most effective organizational partners and promising scholarship holders. The book also shows the courage to make mistakes and the evolution of thinking, attitudes and programmatic actions of the Foundation in the face of social problems, changing social relations, and internal and external challenges.

Thanks to its global reach, the Rockefeller Foundation has influenced the development of medicine, chemistry, physics, as well as the humanities and social sciences. Its activities have contributed to improving living conditions in many countries, as well as to the development of education and culture. This publication is a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in the history of philanthropy, the development of science and culture, and the impact of non-governmental organizations on the modern world.

This book is also a story about people who, with passion and commitment, implemented the vision of the Rockefeller family, contributing to improving the lives of millions of people around the world. Their work, although often underestimated, had a huge impact on the development of society and culture. Renata Nowaczewska's monograph is a tribute to these extraordinary people and their contribution to building a better world.

The Scientific Publishing House of the University of Szczecin presents this publication as an important contribution to research on the history of philanthropy and the role of non-governmental organizations in shaping the modern world. This book will certainly interest both scientists and all readers looking for inspiration and knowledge about how to change the world for the better.