Sometimes life throws you a hard curveball

We support artisans with accidental spinal cord injuries and their families and care givers, and work to support long-term recovery — so recovery does not stop at survival

We help Czech artisans to get back up

Czech master blacksmith Daniel Cerny before and after a life-changing accident

We need your help to support care and long-term recovery.
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What the Fund Supports

The Popojedem Endowment Fund (Nadační fond Popojedem, Forge Forward Fund) supports Czech artisans whose lives and livelihoods have been affected by serious accidents, with a particular focus on spinal cord injuries.

Our work is built around two core areas: support for injured artisans and improving recovery after serious injury.

Support for injured artisans
Improving recovery after serious injury

A sudden injury can make it impossible to continue working in the same way and can place long-term strain on individuals, families, and caregivers.

The fund provides support to injured artisans in situations where an accident has significantly limited independence or the ability to work. This support may include rehabilitation-related costs, assistive equipment, and other forms of practical help that contribute to stability, recovery, and daily functioning.

Recovery after a serious injury does not end with survival or hospital discharge. Long-term rehabilitation, adaptation, and access to appropriate support are essential for quality of life.

The fund supports activities that help improve long-term recovery, including access to therapies, rehabilitation tools, and approaches that help people regain independence and return to meaningful daily activities.

Support in practice

Support from the fund can help artisans remain active in their profession, even when the way they work has changed. This may include practical assistance that enables continued participation in work, collaboration with colleagues, and engagement in everyday and professional activities.

Transparency

We manage donated funds responsibly and transparently. The majority of donations are directed toward supporting our activities and the people we support, while a smaller portion covers the necessary operational costs of the foundation.

We provide clear and accessible information about how funds are used. Further details can be found on the Make a donation page.