The Center for Culture and Dialogue is an academic institution that studies and promotes: the achievements of the Polish history of cultural tolerance, the Polish path of dialogue and Polish social thought. Based on these assumptions, the Center sets itself the task of inspiring activities aimed at dialogue between representatives of different cultures, religions, worldviews and social groups.

The CKiD carries out its mission by organizing public debates, seminars, symposia and scientific conferences, journalistic and publishing activities, implementation of research projects financed by internal as well as external funds, cooperation with other scientific centers at home and abroad.