"It was like being among our own!" Romani children from a children's home find role models and a sense of belonging to their community through their partnership with Slovo 21.
Slovo 21 has long been committed to supporting Romani children and youth on their journey through education and life. That is why we are so pleased with our ten-year partnership with the children's home in Česká Kamenice.
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I really didn't know that about migration. Our Hello Czech Republic workshops are a hit with students!
"I never want to migrate!" That was the reaction of one teenager to our Hello Czech Republic workshop, where we talk to elementary school students about migration. We discuss what it’s like to be a refugee in a foreign country, without friends, extended family, or a favorite teacher. Last year, a total of 331 students went through the workshop, and we will continue these sessions this year.
A project that connects Czechs and foreigners. Family Next Door on the main CT news broadcast
One Czech family, one Ukrainian. They didn't know each other before, but now they visit each other regularly and have even become friends. They were brought together by this year's twentieth annual Family Next Door – just like dozens of other families across the Czech Republic. One of the best-known integration projects in the country was even featured in a report on the main news broadcast of Czech Television.
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We did it, and we are moving forward. In 2023, we trained over 100 officials in intercultural communication.
The year 2023, a turbulent one from the perspective of international geopolitics, is behind us. It is a year that also marks a milestone for our project Strenghtening of Intercultural Skills.
Family Next Door participant: I would sign up again! It's a great project
She spent more than 7 years living abroad. But after returning to the Czech Republic, Veronika Vlachová missed being in contact with people of various nationalities. That is why she decided to sign up for the Family Next Door project: "I see it as a great project that gives people from the Czech Republic the opportunity not only to get a glimpse into the stories of others, but also for families from foreign countries to experience a Czech home environment," she adds.
"I love adventure and good food. The Family Next Door is perfect for me," says the 19-year-old Ukrainian refugee.
"I originally thought I would only stay in the Czech Republic for a few days. I needed some peace and quiet to study for my final exams because the situation surrounding the war was stressing me out so much," says 19-year-old Ukrainian Viktor Palenychak. He left his home country two days after the Russian invasion began, but he never returned. He arrived in the Czech Republic all on his own.