Citizens Advice Bureau Gibraltar Attends Poland Anniversary Conference
Representatives from Citizens Advice Bureau Gibraltar travelled to Warsaw for Citizens Advice Poland’s 30th anniversary conference, where they joined international discussions on improving advice services and strengthening cross-border collaboration.
The visit also included the annual meeting of Citizens Advice International, with a focus on expanding its network and sharing experience between organisations.
A statement from CAB follows below:
Representatives of Citizens Advice Bureau Gibraltar (CAB) recently travelled to Warsaw for Citizens Advice Poland’s 30th Anniversary Conference 2026. The visit also provided an opportunity to meet international colleagues and discuss how advice organisations can work together across borders.
The two-day anniversary programme celebrated three decades of Citizens Advice Poland’s work. Discussions explored more holistic and emotionally responsive advice, as well as the need to preserve face-to-face support while developing digital services.
These themes closely reflect CAB’s experience and the continuing preference of many clients for personal contact.
During the visit, Citizens Advice International (CAI) held its Annual General Meeting with colleagues from Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, UK and other countries. The meeting focused on expanding membership and strengthening collaboration with organisations around the world.
There are other countries like Turkey, Falkland Islands, Ethiopia, Malawi, New Zealand, Australia, Morocco and Spain that form part of the Network as friends of CAI.
Gibraltar countries to lead the international service. Since the previous meeting, collabolation with organisations in other countries has grown, including with our neighbours in Morocco.
A representative of CAB Gibraltar said: “it was a privilege to celebrate this milestone with our colleagues in Poland. We were inspired by the resilience of the Polish people who given their current difficult situation with an ongoing dangerous war which could well affect the future of their own country, have demonstrated courage and hope. The dedication of the advisors and volunteers that support them contribute a source of inspiration for other countries to follow in line with the fundamental objectives of CAI”.
Pili Rodriguez added that “For me it’s a privilage to share my experiences with CAB’s Deputy Ivan Cruz and CAB Chair of the Board of Trustees Ivan Navas who both made a fundamental contribution to the objectives pursued.
CAB Gibraltar congratulates and thanks their Polish colleagues and the organisation’s trustees, staff, advisors and volunteers for their warm welcome during their participation in the celebrations.
For more information to contact CAB 200 40006, info@cab.gi or via facebook.
