The IWAP Cookbook
This beautiful Cookbook is more than a collection of recipes; it is a colorful memento of the time spent with IWAP friends from around the world. All [...]
Thirty Years of IWAP Charity
By Barbara Woodard (US) and Jenny Rassaby Ryan (AU/US) IWAP’s support for Czech charities has been fundamental to the association’s mission since inception in 1991. Charitable assistance [...]
Phone Connections for Prague Homeless – IWAP Helps!
For homeless young people, a mobile phone is not an unnecessary extravagance. Just as for homed people, phones are vital to connect with contacts through calls and [...]
Announcing IWAP’s Winter Party – December 7, 2019!
By Denise Kanyuh (US) Chair of the IWAP Winter Party, and Barbara Woodard (US) Director of IWAP Charity Don’t miss out! Mark your calendar [...]
Socks for people without homes
When people think of helping the homeless food and shelter come to mind. And no doubt in the hierarchy of life they are essential for mere survival. Yet one of the biggest unmet needs is socks.
What’s the deal on donating?
On the surface of things, donating to charity seems pretty straightforward. But donating in a way that will truly be of benefit to people who need support [...]
Naděje Shelter
From Thursday, October 4 to Sunday, October 7, two group leaders from Naděje took eight young clients to the “Spáleniště” cottage in the Jizerské hory mountains, where they participated in a therapy program called “Cesta Hrdiny – The Heroes’ Journey”.
Vítej – A charity based outside Prague that offers support to those affected by Autism
It was a warm and sunny Spring afternoon when I visited Vítej. Vítej refer to themselves as 'Protected Housing'. The residents were adults ranging from 20 – 35 years old. For those who are unfamiliar with autism, it is a very wide range of disabilities.
SKP HOPO – Hope for Families in Horní Počernice
Founded in 1999, SKP HOPO has provided temporary housing for around 3000 people. Residents stay in the three main buildings of their facility for up to a year, with more than 80 parents and children in residence at any one time.
Make a difference? IWAP does!
IWAP has distributed around three million koruna in cash to Czech Charities over the past 10 years.