SGH supports the 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity – join our auctions
The SGH Warsaw School of Economics has once again joined Poland’s largest charity fundraiser – the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP). Thanks to the involvement of the SGH authorities and our academic community, 14 unique auctions have been launched, with all proceeds going directly to the WOŚP account. The Independent Students’ Association of SGH (NZS SGH) has also prepared an attraction that has already become a hallmark of the WOŚP Grand Finale at SGH. Alpacas will appear in front of our university, and anyone who donates to a WOŚP collection box will have the chance to meet these delightful animals and take a photo with them.
The aim of the 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is to support the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in the youngest patients, under the slogan ‘Healthy tummies for our children’.
The funds raised will provide tangible support for approximately 1.2–1.5 million children suffering from gastroenterological conditions. Patients in this group struggle with ailments such as coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, gastro-oesophageal reflux, food allergies, and diseases of the pancreas or liver. Thanks to the fundraiser, it will be possible to purchase modern equipment whose use improves treatment outcomes.
For many years, the SGH Warsaw School of Economics has been actively involved in WOŚP initiatives. In 2025 alone, the auctions we organised generated support for the foundation totalling PLN 11,708. Continuing this tradition, we invite you to take part in this year’s auctions, which will be open until 29 January (until around midday). Thanks to the involvement of the university authorities and our academic community, bidders will have the chance to compete both for unique experiences and for physical items that will serve as a tangible memento of the support given.
We invite you to take a look at the descriptions of our auctions:
• Traveller elephant figurine from the personal collection of the Rector of SGH and a photo album
The Rector of the SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Dr hab. Piotr Wachowiak, Professor at SGH, has been collecting elephant figurines for many years. For him, they are not only a passion but also a symbol of a persistent pursuit of goals and responsible leadership. In many cultures, the elephant symbolises strength, wisdom and perseverance – values that are also close to the SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
The auctioned figurine accompanied the Rector of SGH on numerous journeys and at various events in 2025, including but not limited to: World Expo 2025 in Osaka, the AACSB international conference in Toronto, and the Economic Forum in Karpacz.
The auction also includes an album containing photographs from the travels of the Rector’s elephant. Some of the photographs were taken personally by the Rector of SGH, Piotr Wachowiak. The album was prepared exclusively in support of the 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. The winner of the auction will thus become the owner of the only copy of this unique publication.
• Lunch with the Rector of SGH and consultations in the field of business negotiations
The winner of the auction, together with a companion, will have the unique opportunity to share lunch with the Rector of SGH – an expert in areas such as human capital management, negotiations, intellectual capital of enterprises, knowledge management in organisations, and corporate social responsibility.
The meeting will therefore be an excellent opportunity to seek business advice, particularly in the field of negotiations.
The lunch will take place in the atmospheric surroundings of a renowned restaurant in Warsaw.
• Individual yoga session with Dr hab. Halina Brdulak, Professor at SGH
We invite you to bid for a one-hour Iyengar yoga practice, complemented by a meditation session. The meeting will take place on a mutually agreed date (arranged with the instructor) in the open-air setting of the Royal Łazienki Park in Warsaw. One or two people may take part in the session, regardless of their level of experience in yoga.
The session will be led by Dr hab. Halina Brdulak, Professor at SGH – a yoga practitioner with over 20 years of experience. Professor Brdulak follows the motto ‘Ichi-go ichi-e’, according to which every moment of meeting another person is unique and calls for full attention, kindness and respect.
• Training session with the AZS SGH rowing section – bronze medallists of the USP Academic Polish Championships 2025
Get into the boat, take hold of an oar and see what training looks like for the bronze medallists of the USP Academic Polish Championships 2025 – the AZS SGH rowing section.
The training session includes a guided tour of the rowing marina as well as an introduction to the equipment and the specifics of rowing training. It will be an excellent opportunity to go behind the scenes of academic sport, learn the fundamentals of rowing technique and test yourself on the water under the supervision of experienced athletes.
By bidding in our auction, you are competing for unique experiences in a truly sporting atmosphere. The winner of the auction will also have the chance to see Warsaw from an unusual perspective – admiring the city’s views from the level of the Vistula River.
• Weekend at ‘Skopcówka’ in Zdynia, in the Low Beskids
Skopcówka is a centre run by the founders of the HUMANOSH Foundation named after Sława and Izek Wołosiański – an organisation that has for many years been among SGH’s social partners. It was created with year-round relaxation in mind. There are two intimate holiday cottages here, ideal for a peaceful weekend or a restorative longer stay away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Time spent at Skopcówka offers a moment of respite surrounded by forests, meadows and mountain trails.
The auctioned stay includes two overnight stays (from Friday to Saturday and from Saturday to Sunday) for one or two people on a selected date, agreed with the hosts of the guesthouse.
• Photo session in the most recognisable locations on the SGH campus
The subject of the auction is a portrait photo session (individual or for couples) in the most recognisable locations of the SGH Warsaw School of Economics – the Parachute Hall, the SGH Library Reading Room, the SGH Innovation Space Centre, and the Rector’s Gardens. The type of session will be tailored to the individual needs of the auction winner (e.g. commemorative photos, portrait photos for LinkedIn, Outlook, CVs, or personal branding images).
• Weekend at the ‘Grosik’ student hall of residence
The subject of the auction is a weekend overnight stay (from Saturday to Sunday) in a guest room at the ‘Grosik’ student hall of residence, which is part of the SGH campus complex. Thanks to a thorough, two-year refurbishment, ‘Grosik’ introduced a new standard of accommodation at SGH in the 2024/2025 academic year. By taking part in the auction, you can not only support the 34th edition of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, but also secure weekend accommodation in the centre of the capital.
• ‘Kolejka’ (Queue) board game with a dedication and autograph from the game’s author – Karol Madaj
Travel back to the 1980s and discover the realities of everyday struggles in the final years of communism. The aim of the game seems simple – you need to send family members shopping and collect all the items on the list. It quickly becomes clear, however, that most goods are unavailable in local shops. To obtain them, you will need cleverness, planning and a bit of luck.
The auction item is a unique copy of one of the most popular Polish board games, ‘Kolejka’ (Queue), with a dedication and autograph from the game’s author, Karol Madaj. The winner of the auction will also have the unique opportunity to play the first game with the author of the game’s historical concept – the Vice-Rector for Education and Student Affairs at SGH Warsaw School of Economy, Dr hab. Andrzej Zawistowski, Professor at SGH.
• SGH varsity jackets (women’s, men’s and unisex) with a unique WOŚP patch
The auction also includes unique SGH varsity jackets featuring a carefully embroidered logo of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP). The auction winners will receive a distinctive token of support given to WOŚP. We invite you to take a look at the types, colours and sizes of the varsity jackets at the links below:
Women’s navy SGH varsity jacket, size L
Men’s navy SGH varsity jacket, size XL
Women’s green SGH varsity jacket, size L
Men’s green SGH varsity jacket, size XL
Grey SGH unisex varsity jacket, size M
Grey SGH unisex varsity jacket, size XL
We invite you to take part in our auctions, which you can also find under a single link here.
The official celebrations of the 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) is scheduled for 25 January 2026. On that day, a special attraction prepared by the students of NZS SGH – alpacas – will appear in front of SGH. Everyone who donates to a WOŚP collection box will have the chance to meet these delightful animals and take a commemorative photo. Students from NZS SGH will also be present on the streets of Warsaw, collecting donations in the characteristic WOŚP collection tins.
Those who would like to support WOŚP activities can also do so online. Contributions can also be made by donating 1.5% of tax to the WOŚP foundation, sending an SMS, making a bank transfer, or contributing to fundraising campaigns on siepomaga.pl, zrzutka.pl or pomagam.pl. All available forms of support are described on the website of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity under the link provided.
PHOTO: PIOTR POTAPOWICZ, SGH
