WorldLINK Foundation

19/09/2026

After an intense beginning of September, it’s time to pause, breathe, and reconnect—with yourself, with nature, and with the rhythm of life in the saddle. ☀️🫶

🌲 Where & When
Join us for just a few days at our author-led workshop series in the beautiful Drapula cabin, nestled in the Beskid Mountains of southern Poland—part of the Western Carpathians, known for their forested ridges, fresh mountain air, and peaceful trails. This is a place where time slows down and presence becomes possible.

🐴 What to Expect
Led by Anna Drajewicz, Krysia Wójtowicz - Fit na Koniu, and Anna Krzemińska-Kaczyńska our workshops—titled “Świadoma w życiu i w siodle” (Mindful in Life and in the Saddle)—are designed for women 35+ who love horses and live with intention every single day.

Through guided reflection, horse-centred practices, and gentle movement, you’ll explore:
• Presence and awareness in everyday life
• Connection, trust, and communication—with yourself and with horses
• Embodied leadership and calm confidence in the saddle
🌟 Special Guest
We’re also honoured to welcome a very special guest from 7.Stars and Kaddo, who will join us to share their story and insights. This is a rare opportunity to learn from someone deeply connected to the heart of mindful horsemanship.

📬 Last Places Available
If you’ve checked your email and still feel called to join us—there are #2 final places waiting. This is an intimate gathering, created with care for women ready to slow down, go inward, and rise again with clarity and grace.

Do zobaczenia w siodle i w życiu. 🫶🐎

11/09/2026

🌲 CALIFORNIA IS CALLING — AGAIN!🌲

Julia’s on the way back from her Adaptive Leadership Program in California…
And we’re wrapping up summer — while OPENING registrations for our 2027 expedition!✈️🌴

📍 San Francisco | LA | Death Valley | Las Vegas
❤️ Service learning in charming Visalia
🌲 And YES — you’ll SEE, TOUCH, and FEEL the power of the sequoias!

💥 Mind-blowing facts:
- Largest trees on Earth (by volume!)
- Some over 3,000 years old 🤯
- General Sherman weighs 6,167 TONS
- Grow ONLY on Sierra Nevada slopes, 1,200–2,400 m;
- Bark thicker than 75 cm — fireproof & timeless.

🗓️ 15–28 February 2027— Perfect for students from + 5 other regions:
kujawsko-pomorskie, lubuskie, warmińsko-mazurskie, wielkopolskie, zachodniopomorskie.
And, PERFECT for those who are ready for a LIFE EXPERIENCE in California. 😎

👥 Only 6 spots — a small group, experienced coordinator, tour.

📩 Want details?
→ DM us
→ Email us: [email protected]
→ Or text in the comment:

We’ll send you all the info of our info session!

Don’t miss your chance to live what Julia lived.
To stand beneath a tree older than Rome.
To lead, serve, and grow.

Thank you Nana & Family for your , , , 🥰

🌲

07/09/2026

Anna KK’s reflection on youth 🌱🐎 for a good year 2026/2027 - Cotswolds :

During a rigorous and thorough school admissions process in England, my teenager also had an interview with a school representative.

In that conversation, I realised something powerful: inspiration from horses isn’t just about daily rides or groundwork — it’s also about the behind the sport.
That’s how I “met” the incredible rider Bubby Upton Eventing (often affectionately called “Bobby”) and her story.

We were lucky to meet Bubby and her amazing horse **Cola** in person at the world-famous **Badminton Horse Trials** in the Cotswolds — one of the most prestigious equestrian events on the calendar when we were in Cotswolds.

To start the school year 2026/2027 well — whether you ride or not — watch the short film linked in the comments. It’s a story about love for horses, passion for riding, hard work, and sheer determination, especially when things get tough. May we all remember to keep our health in balance and let life guide us kindly.

A warm hello to rider **Bubby Upton** and her beautiful horse **Cola** 🙌 We saw firsthand how demanding these trials are for both horse and rider — and the incredible care horses receive straight after competing, something you don’t always see on camera. Wow!

Here are a few photos from our meeting at the event 2026! To all teenage/university students and their parents: wishing you resilience, joy, and presence in the here and now.

Warmly - this time from Krakow - Poland,
Anna KK 💛

✨ Some facts to spark YOUR curiosity:

- At Badminton, there’s a paramedic stationed at every fence on the cross-country course, plus a full veterinary and medical team prioritising horse welfare above all.
- The event attracts up to **180,000 spectators** each year, with stables prepped weeks in advance, freezers full of ice for grooms, hot/cold wash bays, and even an on-site forge for last-minute farriery work.
- Bubby and Cola earned the **Worshipful Company of Saddlers’ saddle** in 2023 as the best-scoring rider under 25 — a testament to their talent and grit.

07/09/2026

Anna KK’s Cotswolds Reflection 🌿🏠

“When home is where your heart — and your child — goes

For over four months, I became what is increasingly called a trailing parent: a parent who follows their child into a new educational chapter, place, city or country. 🌍

In the US, some parents rent apartments near university campuses, buy homes nearby, or even relocate for a semester when their child studies abroad.

It can be an expression of love, care and deep commitment.
But it also raises an important question:
How do we stay close without standing in the way of independence?

For me, the answer has always been: here and now.
We did not say, “It is only temporary.”
Instead, we created a meaningful everyday life in a new place — learning its rhythm, people, culture and small rituals.

In the beautiful Cotswolds, I was reminded that home is not only an address.
Home is where the heart goes.
And sometimes, it is simply where your people are. ❤️

At the same time, education is also a powerful space for , and .

Teenagers and students need support — but they also need room to make decisions, navigate challenges, experience setbacks and build confidence in their own voice.

This is how I work with young people and their parents: I show opportunities, ask the right questions and help build a realistic plan — while respecting that the final educational path belongs to the student and their family.

Back in Poland, I feel grateful for this chapter: for the perspective, the distance from daily pressure and the reminder that I can create stability even when life feels temporary. 🧭

Mentoring offer | Academic year 2026/2027
🗣️🌾 WorldLINK Foundation has just #2 mentoring places available for a teenager or university student.

For young people who need support with:
• choosing an educational direction or university pathway; IBDP Accelerator;
• motivation, confidence and decision-making;
• preparing for an independent next step — at home or abroad.
🗣️Educational path at your own pace. ☀️📚🔋 DM us to discuss whether this mentoring journey could be the right fit.

📸 Kraków

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

September in Poland? Still holiday mode for most uni students—and Julka is one of them! 🎓☀️

While her friends are enjoying the last weeks of summer break, Julka has swapped Polish sunshine for California vibes as part of our Adaptive Leadership Program. Under the wings of our brilliant coordinator Adina Escarsega - Nana and her Family, she’s been discovering what civil society, cultural diversity and legendary California hospitality really mean.

Days are packed with creativity at Clay Cafe, amazing trips and real-life lessons in leadership. At the Multicultural Fair, Julka proudly represented Poland and shared our heritage with curious locals. Today’s Cultural Festival was a highlight: we brought out stunning traditional outfits from past students and beautiful artifacts from personal travels. Everyone got a mini-lecture on Eastern Europe and Central Asia Andami other countries—history with style! 🇵🇱✨

And let’s talk about California’s diversity for a second: it’s basically a world map in one state. No single ethnic group makes up the majority, nearly 40% of residents are Hispanic/Latino, about 15% are Asian, and around 27% were born outside the U.S.—the highest share in the country. Almost half of Californians speak a language other than English at home, from Spanish to Tagalog, Korean and Vietnamese. Add in festivals like Persian Mehregan, Festival of India and Native American powwows, and you’ve got a non-stop global celebration.

So yes—Julka’s “summer break” looks a little different this year: leadership, culture and California dreams, all in one. 🌴💛🤍

If you want to join our Adaptive Leadership program in California over 2026/2027 or join our Boutique Group to California in February #2027! (6 spots available) contact us directly.

04/09/2026

Final_CALL || Ostatnie Dni zapisów || zapraszamy

[PL] Autorskie spotkanie i weekend warsztatowy w Drapula z Fit na Koniu - Krystyna Wójtowicz, Anna Drajewicz & Anna Krzemińska-Kaczyńska

Dlaczego warto wziąć udział?

„Inspiracja istnieje, ale musi cię zastać przy pracy.”
„Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”
: «La inspiración existe, pero tiene que encontrarte trabajando.»

Zostało kilka miejsc! Do zobaczenia w Drapuli 25-27 września.

Ps. To wyjazd bez jazdy konnej i nie musisz umieć jeździć (jeszcze 😊🤓).

Poland 🇵🇱

04/09/2026

[PL] Autorskie spotkanie i weekend warsztatowy w Drapula z Fit na Koniu - Krystyna Wójtowicz, Anna Drajewicz & Anna Krzemińska-Kaczyńska

Dlaczego warto wziąć udział?

„Inspiracja istnieje, ale musi cię zastać przy pracy.”
„Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”
: «La inspiración existe, pero tiene que encontrarte trabajando.»

Zostało kilka miejsc! Do zobaczenia w Drapuli 25-27 września.

Ps. To wyjazd bez jazdy konnej i nie musisz umieć jeździć (jeszcze 😊🤓).

Poland 🇵🇱

30/08/2026

☀️What does empowerment look like in practice?

We talk a lot about giving young people agency. But what does that actually mean during an international educational journey?

In our **Adulting Leadership Program in California**, agency begins long before students board the plane. During orientation meetings in Poland, they prepare for the experience ahead: travelling independently from Poland and Europe to California, navigating unfamiliar situations and facing new challenges with courage and confidence.

They are not left on their own. We stay in regular contact and create a safe, supportive framework for the journey. Within that framework, however, students are encouraged to make decisions, solve problems, communicate independently and trust themselves.

A particularly important part of the programme is the opportunity to become part of a host family. Like members of the family, students cook together, share everyday responsibilities and spend active time together. In this safe and positive environment, they discover not only California and American culture, but also themselves and other people.

A one-, two- or three-month stay can be genuinely transformative. After many years of working with Nana and her family, we can say with confidence that this experience gives students agency and helps them spread their wings.

Nana, her family and the community they create teach young people about life through experience. They teach them the importance of communication, gratitude, responsibility and participation. They set expectations, offer support and build a sense of belonging — encouraging students to become active members of the community around them.

As Theodore Roosevelt famously wrote:

“The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena… who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming, but who does actually strive to do the deeds.”

This is what empowerment means to us: not removing every challenge, but preparing young people to face challenges with support, trust and the courage to act.

Summer may be coming to an end, but our autumn and winter editions are waiting for you. We invite young people aged **16+**, university students and adults to join our programmes throughout the year — including special editions around **Halloween, Christmas** and other seasonal events.

🇺🇸 In February 2027 - we are flying to California as a GROUP. There are a few SPOTS available - JOIN US! Email us: [email protected] ✈️

In the meantime, feel the Californian breeze in your hair and admire the Golden Gate Bridge — even if only through these photographs. 🌉

A heartfelt thank-you to **Nana, Tory, Brandee and Madam** for the wealth of experience, care and positive energy they gave Julka during this year’s edition of the programme.

And to all our dear alumni: you know exactly what we mean. ❤️

-2027

30/08/2026

We talk a great deal about empowering young people, yet as adults we often find it difficult to truly trust them and create the space they need to test themselves, take action, take risks and bring their own ideas to life.

During our “Adulting in California for Youth” programme, Nana, our coordinator, gives students exactly that kind of space. Thanks to her passion, young people do not simply learn about California’s local communities, culture and history or visit interesting places. They also have the opportunity to explore how local businesses operate and to understand how much work, commitment and courage it takes to develop an idea of one’s own.

One of the places they get their valuable experience is Clay Café. Students can observe how a family’s passion can grow into a meaningful everyday activity, a valuable service and a successful business idea. They also learn that local businesses and respect for work are important parts of community life.

Experiences like these show young people that agency is not just a slogan. It requires trust, responsibility and genuine opportunities to take action. A strong civic society develops when people are not only allowed to talk about their ideas, but are also given the chance to test them, make decisions and see the results of their own work.

“If there’s one lesson we’ve learned in the last 200 years, it is that with freedom must come responsibility.”
— Ronald Reagan

We invite you to join our upcoming educational programmes, designed both for young people and for adults. They take place throughout the year, including special seasonal editions connected with Halloween, Christmas and other important moments in the calendar.
Nana Adina Escarsega Thank you for this beautiful meaningful time for JULKA 🫶☀️ in California .

2026/2027 Mark your with Clay Cafe & WorldLINK Foundation