The Year of Erasmus+

19.09.2023
2023 will go down in the annals of C4C history as the year we first partnered with the EU Erasmus+ initiative, taking four groups of five teens from socially challenged foster backgrounds on trips all around Europe. For those not familiar with the iconic, 35 year old EU Erasmus+ initiative – here´s what it is

Meet Natalka – C4C´s newest team member!

15.08.2023
At age 16, she is also our youngest member. Natalka is studying social services at the Lyceum in Kladno. What started for her as a compulsory internship with C4C, turned into her becoming a permanent member of our Dr. Klaun team, visiting hospitals administering a more toned-down version of the popular hospital clown program: Playing

Having a good time – together!

30.06.2023
  C4C team meeting at the Clarion Congress Hotelbrings together more than 40 team members for an afternooon of workshops, food and fun! Author: Manfred Franke a Michaela Šťastná   The mid-June event was attended by a colorful cross section of C4C team members from across the country: clowns, teachers, mentors, coaches, fundraisers, psychologists, office

Fait Accompli! IT´S OVER!

07.06.2023
After 12 days, 668 km travelled on her kick-bike and 386.740 CZK raised for orphans education, Marketa Franke, chairwoman of the C4C Foundation, wrapped up her trip and is home safe! Author: Manfred Franke Braving adverse weather condition, much of the trip saw Marketa riding in pouring rain with temperatures close to zero. „The weather

The following is an interview with C4C founder, Manfred Franke

17.04.2023
  Manfred Franke established C4C in 1996. How did it all come about? What was his motivation and what are his feelings today?   Author: Martina Vaculíková and Manfred Franke I´m sure you´ve been asked this question before, but what were the circumstances that led you to establish Chance 4 Children back in 1996? Well,

Kicking up dust on her kick-bike: 600 km for charity before she turns 60

06.04.2023
  Markéta Franke, chairwoman of the Chance 4 Children Foundation, set herself a lofty goal and challenge this coming April! She wants to ride over 600 km in 12 days on her kick-bike to raise 600.000 CZK for education in children’s homes.   Author: Martina Vaculíková With her trip, Marketa wants to support C4C´s educational