Envision a woman in a harcerz uniform sitting on a stone bench. This is the \u0141aweczka Wandy Tazbir. It is a monument to Wanda Tazbir. The \u0141aweczka Wandy Tazbir is located in the courtyard of the Institute for the Deaf in Warsaw.
The \u0141aweczka Wandy Tazbir commemorates Wanda Tazbir. She was a scouting instructor and a participant in the Warsaw Uprising. The monument was unveiled on October 21 2007. It depicts Wanda Tazbir sitting on a stone bench. She wears her harcerz uniform. Her left hand is outstretched. It looks like she is holding flowers.
At the base of the statue is a stone circle. A harcerz lily is inscribed in it. The inscription reads “1920 WANDA TAZBIR 2006”. To the left of the monument is a smaller stone. It has a plaque shaped like an open book. The left page has an inscription in Polish.
The inscription on the left side of the plaque is dedicated to Wanda Tazbir. It mentions her wartime code names: Dobrochna Suliborska and Dop\u0142yw. She was a soldier in the Home Army. She was also a ZHP master scout. Furthermore she was commander of the “T\u0119cza” troop. She was a recipient of the Order of Smile. The inscription calls her a great friend to the deaf. It also says that she dedicated her life to Jakub Falkowski’s students. He was the founder of the Institute for the Deaf.
The right page features inscriptions about Wanda Tazbir. They are written in English and Hebrew. Wanda Tazbir began her scouting work at the Institute in 1937. This was while she was still a student. After the outbreak of war in 1939 she joined the resistance. She was an instructor for paramedics. She also taught in secret schools.
Wanda Tazbir risked her life to save Jews. She was awarded the “Righteous Among the Nations” medal. In 2002 she received the title of Honorary Citizen of Israel. She participated in the Warsaw Uprising. After the capitulation she was imprisoned in German POW camps. In 1945 she became a soldier in the RAF in England.
In 1947 Wanda Tazbir returned to Poland. She immediately rejoined the scouting movement. For over 60 years she educated thousands of deaf scouts. She also trained numerous instructors. She taught them the principles of scouting. She instilled in them a love for Poland. She promoted brotherhood and respect for every human being. Wanda Tazbir never refused help to anyone.
She organized meetings. During these meetings she spoke to Polish and Jewish youth. She told them about the war years. She talked about the Holocaust. She recounted the Warsaw Uprising. The \u0141aweczka Wandy Tazbir stands as a reminder of her extraordinary life. It honors her dedication to scouting, her courage during the war and her unwavering commitment to helping others.
As you stand here take a moment to reflect. Consider the impact one person can have. Think about Wanda Tazbir’s legacy. She left a mark on countless lives. This monument immortalizes her spirit. The \u0141aweczka Wandy Tazbir is more than just a statue. It is a symbol of hope, resilience and unwavering dedication to serving others.