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

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

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

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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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

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

Three years of cooperation between Erasmus+ and C4C!