The Via Bona Awards recognized the most powerful stories of Czech giving since the Velvet Revolution
Through this year’s 20th annual Via Bona Awards, we recognized the most powerful stories of Czech giving from the last twenty years. This year’s awards were unique because the public
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Moving beyond our own bubbles at the 2017 Community Forum
99 participants 14 European countries 10 workshops 2 key note speakers 20 open space discussions 46 inflated balloons 3 visited community initiatives 1 stuffed animal (a sheep) An endless number
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ViabilityNet 3.0 Alumni Meeting
Our international ViabilityNet 2.0 program ended in 2016, but we are continuing its work through ViabilityNet 3.0. Launched in February 2017, the ViabilityNet 3.0 program supports community leaders from Central,
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20th Anniversary Via Bona Philanthropy Awards
We kicked off our special 20th Anniversary Via Bona Philanthropy Awards program in April. This year’s Via Bona Awards are exceptional as a symbolic celebration of twenty years of philanthropy
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Introducing another 15 projects where Czechs are engaging communities, including a “neighborhood living room” in a local library and a self-service boat rental
In mid-April, we supported another fifteen projects from across the entire Czech Republic where people are engaging their neighbors in community improvement efforts. In the second round of Living Communities
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Fast Grants 2016 helped save a historical allée and a swimming pool
The Fast Grants program is an effective tool for people who want to protect their favorite public spaces. This program is designed for people who want to respond quickly to dire
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Sparking engagement in communities across Europe
They connect people in their communities. They create places where people of different generations or social circles can gather and meet. Simply put, they spark engagement in their communities.