The Regional centre for social policy in Poznan (ROPS) is a regional self-governing organization directly accountable to the Wielkopolska region (Poland) Management board. ROPS carries out regional self-government tasks in the field of social policy, particularly in social care. It employs 121 employees & most of them are experienced in development of co-financed projects (ESF, ERDF and national & regional sources). ROPS sets of social policies aimed at equalizing the level of life of the region interacting with various actors in the municipalities and counties. Inspires and promotes new solutions in the field of social welfare, balancing the needs in this area and diagnose social problems. Wielkopolska region is located in west-central Poland: characteristic features of this region are its balanced economic development, high degree of industrialisation, high technological level and openness towards foreign markets. Wielkopolska has also large areas of high-quality agricultural land. Poznań, the capital city of Wielkopolska is the seat of 28 universities including Adam Mickiewicz University, University of Economics, Poznan Technical University and Medical Academy. ROPS supports the development and implementation of regional strategic plans such as Wielkopolska Strategy till 2020 & Strategy of Social Policy of Wielkopolska Region till 2020. ROPS will be in charge, within Shaping fair cities, of the campaign and media actions. ROPS has hands on expertise in the field of public participation processes and communication and aware-raising on territorial development issues. Its main role will entail increasing the engagement of citizens and local communities: the achievements to be reached are mobilizing and building partnerships with different local stakeholders, bringing together all sectors of society, boosting their participation and ensuring that diversity is embraced.