Wirginia Szmyt (b. 1938) is a social activist involved in matters concerning senior citizens. An educator by profession, she spent her entire working life with disabled children and difficult youths. Following her retirement, she became actively involved in work for the senior population as part of the University of the Third Age. She is a mother and grandmother, author of poems and satirical texts. Wirginia Szmyt is also the oldest DJ in Poland (DJ Wika) – and perhaps even the world. She breaks down stereotypes concerning senior citizens in Poland.
‘What does LIBERTY mean to me? It’s the most beautiful condition, the possibility to grow, build one’s autonomy, independence, something that brings happiness… I CAN, I WANT TO, BUT I DON’T HAVE TO… It’s my choice and not an order.’