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The Year of Erasmus+

19.09.2023

2023 will go down into the annals of C4C’s 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

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

12.07.2023

Providing a true „Springboard to Life“, Alza.cz makes transition into society easy for graduating 26 year old student, Martina, exiting her children´s home! Authors: Manfred & Marketa Franke C4C´s Springboard to Life initiative is all about helping young adults acquiring the necessary skills to transition into society and succeed in the job market. But there´s

30.06.2023

C4C team meeting at the Clarion Congress Hotel brings 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 staff

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

01.06.2023

A story how teenagers from children´s homes experienced travelling – something they hadn´t had a chance to do before. Leaving their comfort zones, they learned to spread their wings, fly and test their abilities! Author: Martina Vaculíková & Manfred Franke Together, Petra Erguvanli and Michal Jírů from C4C managed to organize four trips around

01.06.2023

Markéta Franke is an energetic, goal-oriented woman who does not hesitate to sacrifice all her time, mental and physical efforts to run the C4C foundation. As if her energy could not be exhausted. And she’s still smiling. Authors: Martina Vaculíková and Markéta Franke How did you get to C4C? In 2012 I met Manfred (for

11.05.2023

16 directors of children´s homes across the country made their way to Prague to take part in the seminar on the topic of “Motivation”, held on March 28 at the prestigious Hilton Hotel. Some participants had to get up as early as 4 am to make it there on time, so it´s fair to

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,

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

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The Year of Erasmus+

Meet Natalka – C4C´s newest team member!

C4C partner Alza.cz helps needy orphan with „electronic dowry“ ;-) for a successful start in life!

Having a good time – together!

Fait Accompli! IT´S OVER!

C4C and the European Erasmus Fund take youngsters from orphanages travelling all around Europe!

Get to know the C4C team: Interview with Markéta Franke, chairwoman of the C4C foundation

Prague Hilton Hotel Hosts C4C Workshop for Administrators of Children´s Homes

The following is an interview with C4C founder, Manfred Franke

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