Aleksandra Gałka-Reczko

The article "Opowieści Słoików: Warszawa to dla nich piekło czy matka?" from Gazeta Wyborcza explores the experiences of people who move to Warsaw from smaller towns and villages in Poland, often referred to as "słoiki" (jars). These individuals face a challenging adjustment to the fast-paced, impersonal urban life, grappling with issues of belonging, isolation, and identity. The text delves into their personal stories, reflecting on whether Warsaw represents a hostile "hell" or a nurturing "mother" for them. It highlights the emotional and psychological impact of migration within the country and the contrasting perceptions of life in the capital. The text was created as part of the "Palma Warszawska" journalistic contest and won first place.

Here you can find the articles I’ve written for Aleteia Polska.

Here you can find the articles I’ve written for "Rzeczpospolita": * Compassion Fatigue – How an Excess of Negative Information Affects the Psyche * The List of the 50 Richest Polish Women – analysis. * An Interview with fitness celebrity Ewa Chodakowska, commenting on the List of the Richest Polish Women

"Ludzie Świętych Głów" by Aleksandra Gałka-Reczko is a report on the Maori moko, a facial tattoo with deep cultural and spiritual significance beyond its role as body art. The report delves into the history and traditions of the moko, exploring its importance within the Maori community as a symbol of identity, ancestry, and spiritual strength. Gałka-Reczko examines how the moko represents more than just a decorative tattoo, offering a powerful insight into the cultural heritage of the Maori people. This text is part of a larger collection featured in Non-fiction, Issue 8: Głowa (Head), which includes other reports focusing on various aspects of identity and culture.