Three teams of women, three empowering projects, three communities
Women are often drivers of community life. Today, we shine a spotlight on the inconspicuous yet persistent community efforts of a number of women in South Bohemia. Via Foundation supported them through our small community grants program. One group is pioneering a community trailer called the “Shepherdess on Wheels” to connect several villages; in the…
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Here’s what donors made happen in 2025
Take a look at what Via Foundation was able to support in 2025, thanks to our donors.
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Volunteer fire brigades as community engines
When something happens in a Czech village, they are usually the first to respond. They play a front line role in dealing with fires and emergencies – but they are also often the ones invigorating villages and towns through social, cultural, and sporting events. Yes, we’re talking about volunteer firefighters. Via Foundation and the Kaufland…
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“How to Create a Safe Neighborhood? The First Step is Engagement in Public Space,” says participant Abbas Sbeity from Sweden
This post is the third in our series of interviews with participants of Community Alphabet, Via’s international peer learning program. Community Alphabet (CA) connects them active residents interested in inclusive participatory approaches to community building. It creates space for learning and uses practical examples from various European countries to show ways to bring together people…
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Hidden treasures: communities are giving old places new life
Rediscovering a place from the past and giving it a new lease on life takes a lot of courage, teamwork and elbow grease. Today we share the stories of three groups which are turning old sites into vibrant community gathering places in the Liberec Region. The first is Vojtíškův statek, a farmstead in disrepair which local residents are…
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“We want Subotica to be a place that young people don’t want to leave!” says Community Alphabet participant Anamarija Tumbas
Community Alphabet is Via’s international peer learning program for active residents interested in inclusive participatory approaches. Community Alphabet (CA) connects them, creates space for learning and uses practical examples from various European countries to show ways to bring together people with different life experiences and worldviews. “CA participants explore specific approaches and examples that shed…
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Connecting! Neighborhood gatherings build stronger communities
We live in a fast-paced world where people often can’t have time for each other. Many active residents try to create opportunities to change that – starting with neighborhood events, which Via Foundation supports in various locations throughout the Czech Republic. “Stopping to chat, making time for friends — these things are disappearing from many…