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C4C’s Rise Up Community Expands: New Center in Písek

08.07.2026

Leaving a children’s home and stepping into independent life is one of the most challenging milestones in a young person’s journey. Suddenly, they find themselves standing on their own two feet, often without a safety net or the chance to practice adulthood “on trial.” That is why our established platform Rise up, operating under the

22.06.2026

Summer holidays usually mean family time and travel. For children in children’s homes, the experience is a bit different – but still full of adventure, deep friendships, and vital life lessons. Their summer is a busy, beautiful mix of pure joy and preparation for adulthood. Much of the holiday revolves around summer camps, from traditional

23.04.2026

Katka is the beating heart of C4C’s Robin Hood program and the solid rock of our Back Office! For her no spreadsheet or logistical challenge is too big… “What I appreciate most about Katka is her incredible inner strength, as well as her ability to maintain perspective, humanity, and empathy in all circumstances. I admire

15.04.2026

The Chance 4 Children (C4C) team is turning off the monitors and hitting the road! HelpMate (Pomocník), a program that has provided systemic support for educators in children’s homes since 2021, is now entering its fourth consecutive year. This time, however, it is transforming into an “expedition” that leaves the online space to return to

05.03.2026

Meet Jana, Program Director of the HelpMate/Pomocník project and an eternal optimist. “I especially appreciate Jana’s courage to take on new challenges and projects and to face the unknown. That is also made possible by her unwavering optimism and sense of humor, which we both share. So far, I haven’t seen anything that would stop

04.02.2026

Author: Petra Erguvanli – For the second year running, Chance 4 Children (C4C) teamed up with Primark to help make Christmas warmer and brighter for children living in residential care homes. The initiative, held at Primark’s Václavské náměstí and Zličín stores, once again demonstrated the powerful impact of collective goodwill—bringing together customers, employees, and a

22.01.2026

Author: Michal Jírů – As 2025 drew to a close, Chance 4 Children hosted the largest gathering to date of the Rise Up community. Nearly 60 members came together from December 11–14 at Pinia Hotel & Resort in Špindlerův Mlýn, spending several days focused on learning, sharing, and strengthening relationships. The program featured a rich

09.01.2026

Author: Petra Erguvanli – Kids from Children’s Homes Enjoy a Day Full of Fun and Surprises! Every year, Chance 4 Children tries to give children from children’s homes something more than just a “program”. We want them to feel that they belong, that they are welcome, and that they truly matter. That’s why, for the

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

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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C4C’s Rise Up Community Expands: New Center in Písek

How Children in Care Spend Their Summer

Up Close and Personal – C4C’s Interview Series: Meet Katka!

A New Chapter for HelpMate: From Screens to Experience and Real Stability

Up Close and Personal: Interviews with C4C Team Members!

Primark and C4C Bring Christmas Joy to Children for the Second Year

C4C’s Rise Up Community Wrapped Up 2025 in the Mountains – Together!

A Magnificent End to 2025 at Krenovka!

Helpmate: When Caregivers Grow, Children Can Grow Too

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