Helpmate: When Caregivers Grow, Children Can Grow Too

31.12.2025
Just like our previous article, the treatise below is more detailed and lengthy than usual. Written by Jana Kolarikova, HelpMate’s program director and manager, it is a deep dive into HelpMate’s rationale and its reason for being. It’s a fascinating read for all those who want to understand the initiative better and why it is

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Must read – Two Decades at the Pisek Children’s Home

28.11.2025
The Inspiring Story of Lecturer and Mentor Vlaďka Fajtlová! For nearly 30 years, Chance 4 Children has been supporting children in children’s homes across the Czech Republic. One of the most powerful examples of long-term impact is the story of Vlaďka Fajtlová – a teacher, mentor and woman who has spent almost two decades guiding

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New Opportunities Arise for C4C- Thanks to EU Erasmus+ Accreditation

10.10.2025
Author: Jolana Skalova – This year, C4C received the prestigious Erasmus+ accreditation for youth worker projects, awarded by the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS). We previously shared the details of this accreditation [in this article]. This award opened doors to international educational opportunities—beginning with our very first initiative: a trip for

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Three years of cooperation between Erasmus+ and C4C!

11.09.2025
Author: Petra Erguvanli – We are excited to share more great news from our work within the Erasmus+ program. Our cooperation with this European initiative successfully continues, and the third year of Discover EU project has just been launched this week with a trip under tents through the beautiful landscapes of Austria and Slovenia (you

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C4C Vindicated In Court Ruling!

23.08.2025
On the 16th of March 2025 we informed our readers, that C4C had become the target of a vicious online defamation campaign, perpetrated by the founder of the Czech Satanic Community, Jakub Jahl – see here. The accusations against C4C were so egregious and inflammatory that we were forced to file criminal and civil charges

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A Year Full of Growth, Inspiration, and New Beginnings!

14.07.2025
Author: Petra Erguvanli – For those of you interested, here are some Highlights from C4C’s “Springboard to Life” Program 2024/2025! The 2024/2025 school year was truly exceptional for us at Chance 4 Children. Through the “Springboard to Life” program, we worked hand in hand with our teachers, mentors, and partners to create countless opportunities for

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Three Programs, One Goal, and 41 Kindred Spirits in One Place

27.06.2025
Author: Jolana Skalova – Three programs, one shared goal, and a total of 41 kindred spirits gathered in one place—that’s the best way to summarize the latest C4C team meeting. At the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague, colleagues from across the Czech Republic had the chance to reconnect—or, in some cases, meet in person for the

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Floorball, Friendship, and Tons of Joy!

12.06.2025
Author: Petra Erguvanli – As the month of May drew to a close, the BIOS sports hall was alive with energy, excitement, and camaraderie, as it hosted a special floorball tournament for children from orphanages. More than just a sporting event, the tournament aimed to boost confidence, foster teamwork, and create unforgettable memories for its

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New C4C Community Project “Rise Up” Off to a Successful Start in 2025!

12.05.2025
Author: Jolana Skalová – The first workshop of the year at the Krenovka cultural centre in Žižkov attracted young adults from children’s homes and foster care and their mentors and teachers. The interest in this year’s first meeting of this community was great among the young people – this is evidenced not only by the

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C4C receives prestigious award for outstanding Erasmus Plus project implementation!

20.04.2025
Author: Petra Erguvanli – Received for C4C by Petra Erguvanli and  Michal Jiru, the award of the Dům zahraniční spolupráce (DZS – House of Foreign Cooperation) was given for C4C’s exceptional execution of educational projects with a broad societal impact, in particular the Chance to Discover EU project – part of the popular Erasmus+ initiative

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