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The article entitled Education of NGO’s members on the basis of research in third sector in the Nowosądecki district, is focusing on needs which has got the members of associations and foundations. In the text besides theoretical considerations about the third sector are presented the results of author’s research which were taken in 2012 on Nowosądecki district. Authors draw attention how important for adult education are training which are organized by non-governmental organizations. From the quality of the training- the selection of the content, form, duration, size and composition of the group - depends not only on the functioning of the organization but also regional development and consequently the development of the country.