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Via Foundation gives people tools to make a difference where it matters most to them – in their communities. We support efforts that engage residents, strengthen bonds, build trust and increase use of local assets for the good of the community.
About what we doAbout what we do
- Divisions in society are increasing and populism is threatening democracy
- 55% of Czech are not engaged in community life
- The number of people giving back in the Czech Republic is half of the figure in some Western countries
- We support engaged citizens collaboratively improving their communities
- We develop giving and philanthropy
- We connect people from different walks of life and build trust
- We give grants and other support to engaged citizens in the Czech Republic and other European countries
- We operate the largest Czech online giving tool, Darujme.cz
- We develop employee giving in collaboration with companies
What makes us unique
- For 24 years we’ve been developing community engagement in the Czech Republic.
- We help create networks of engaged citizens who are changing Czech society from the grassroots.
- We’ve awarded CZK 500 million in community grants over the past 24 years.
- For 24 years we’ve been developing philanthropy to make giving a regular part of people’s everyday lives.
- We help corporations develop employee giving programs.
- We’ve enabled people to donate a total of CZK 1,5 billion for good causes through Darujme.cz
- We don’t rely on funding from European Union or Czech government subsidies.
- We raise funds solely from individual, corporate and foundation donors and from our endowment.
- Via Foundation’s work is complemented by our partner organizations, Via Civic Association and Via Clarity.