Creating a network of active residents in Ústí and Labem
Míša Valášková likes to say she is an ordinary girl. And while she may have been raised in ordinary circumstances – in a housing estate in north Bohemia, in the
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Re-use centers, swaps, recycling: community activities focused on sustainability
More and more of our grantees are developing creative community projects around sustainability – from upcycling to recycling, swaps and the circular economy. Take a look at these very local
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You make life better: Czech President Petr Pavel thanked 150 community changemakers
They are the people on whom this country stands, yet not much is known about them. In remote regions of the Czech Republic, they are the drivers of community life,
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Young Philanthropists: How children are changing the world around them
Dog Day Several weeks ago, four classmates in the town of Rokyta – Karolína, Betty, Kiki, Viki and Anežka – organized a charity event they called ‘Dog Day’. “My name
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Community Gardens: Oases Full of Life
In almost every town or village you will find places that are uncared for, overgrown and neglected – yet they hold great potential. Thanks to the support of Via Foundation
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A hidden corner, a caravan and 80 edible shrubs
It thrills us to see how many people in today’s hectic world still find time to make their communities vibrant places to live. Thanks to our donors, we are able
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Gathering places, a community orchard and sauna
Although winter may seem like a dormant period, it is an ideal time for preparing good ideas for community projects – and when spring comes, people seem to jump into