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 and Kaufland supermarkets, these abandoned spaces are being transformed into inspiring community gardens. Green oases can become a focal point for the local community where…
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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 to help them turn their dreams into reality. Here are three stories about people who are giving back that we hope you will find as…
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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 action! We receive an abundance of promising applications each spring, and this year was no exception: new community gathering places, ponds, tree plantings, community gardens,…
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Small grants can go a long way
A small grant can often be enough to support people initiating community improvements. With determination and a group of friends or neighbors, many of our grantees are able to improve their towns and villages with just a small grant of up to CZK 20,000 ($860). Here is what some groups have been able to do…
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Folk Costumes in the Rychleby Mountains
Uhelná is a municipality in the Rychleby Mountains in northern Moravia. For some it is a remote region on the Czech Republic’s border with Poland, for others it is a place to live, build ties within the community and create new traditions. A number of active citizens from Uhelná and the surrounding villages, i.e.…
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Small monuments keep memories of the cultural landscape alive
Many people may not associate the Ústí region with historical cultural landscapes. Maybe not even with vibrant communities. However, in many parts of the Ústí region, people are working together to care for small monuments, building on the work of earlier inhabitants of the region. Via Foundation, thanks to the generosity of its donors, is able to contribute…
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Students unleash creativity and philanthropy in České Budějovice
A yoga class, a charity bazaar, a pub quiz and a concert: a group of students organized all this and more last Saturday during a day-long community event at the Výměník club in České Budějovice. The goals of the event were to give young people an opportunity to meet in person, not just virtually, and…