Spiralis is a Prague-based non-governmental organization that develops collaboration opportunities in the Czech Republic for a strong, vibrant, healthy, and sustainable democratic civil society.

The quality and viability of civil society depends on the ability of people and capacity of institutions to contribute and to collaborate. Spiralis believes in the importance and power of non-governmental organizations to channel community potential for social good.

Since 1999, Spiralis has provided civic, social, educational, cultural, and economic opportunities to more than 10,000 Czech citizens. It is also serves as a trusted partner to successful local, regional, national, and international initiatives.

Operating from core principles of transparency, accountability, good governance, and collaboration, Spiralis has grown to become one of the most respected non-governmental organizations in the Czech Republic.

Capacity Building for Non-Governmental Organizations: We help non-governmental organizations, through training and technical assistance, to improve their strategic planning, fundraising, operations, management, public relations, marketing, and technology support. To date, more than 5000 Czech NGO staff members have benefitted from our learning opportunities.

Leadership: We strengthen the core competencies non-governmental organizational leadership in the Czech Republic. To date, more than 500 NGO leaders and executives have improved their professional effectiveness and advocacy influence through our training activities and resources.

Partnership and Networking: We cultivate partnerships for social good among the non-governmental, public, and private sectors in the Czech Republic. To date, an active community of more than 600 advocates, policy experts, researchers, funders, public officials, and business leaders have continued to build a supportive community of knowledge sharing and leadership support for local, regional, and national coordination.

Policy Advocacy: Spiralis is a catalyst for policy  advocacy affecting the Czech non-governmental sector. From our initial convening of NGO representatives to shape the legislative and regulatory framework for our sector, we have expanded our scope to reflect the broader theme of social responsibility and social entrepreneurship  to build stronger communities.

Good Governance: Through our "MEETING POINTS" discussion forums, we enable both sector leaders and the general public to talk openly and honestly about challenges and opportunities for Czech civil society. Each year, more than 1000 engaged stakeholders participate in our forum activities.

Women In Society: We provide particular programming to support women from all backgrounds to ensure that their voices, concerns, and power can and will continue to influence Czech civil society. More than 500 women have participated in our leadership and training opportunities.

Active Citizenship: We develop partnership activities to enhance the value and quality of active citizenship that benefits Czech communities. We particularly focus on opportunities for young people and students to find, articulate, and grow spaces for their civic voices to impact social needs. More than 2000 people have taken part in our citizen-focused efforts.

Inclusive Society: We develop, implement, and evaluate programs that improve the quality of life for socially marginalized and excluded people, with a particular focus on the needs of women with young children, single parents, and seniors. More than 400 individuals in need have directly benefitted from our efforts.

Successful stories of our alumni

Lenka Bártová

As a proud mother of a special needs daughter, creative fundraiser, and passionate entrepreneur with a social conscience, Lenka aims to create a unique and sustainable social business platform that offers a local space for community needs in balance with great food and coffee. Lenka is also an alumna of Spiralis's certificate training for nonprofit fundraising, Earlier this year, she launched Kafe na dřevo, which provides parents and caregivers of disabled children with a relaxing, fully barrier-free cafe. Lenka also founded the nonprofit social enterprise BATERKA to help employ caregivers who are disadvantaged in the labor market.

Stáňa Bašatová

Stáňa gave birth to children afflicted by clubfoot. She founded Achilleus, the first Czech information website and civic association about the condition. Her goal was to create a supportive community for parents. Ten years later, there are more than 550 parents actively sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources. Through Spiralis's half-year program for women leaders, Stáňa learned to rediscover herself, and to appreciate her strengths and abilities. She learned how to be a visible and vocal partner to doctors and other professionals by asking questions, offering her perspective, and collaborating when clear answers are hard to obtain. She gave up her professional career, in order to provide hope to others. Now this year, she is nominated for the annual Czech Woman of the Year competition

Šárka Juřinová

Šárka loves history, studied archaeology, and co-founded the Liboc Archaeological Park. She worried that few people knew about the beautiful park, located on the western edge of Prague; and wanted more children and adults to enjoy the area. Through Spiralis's leadership training, Šárka had access to professional guidance and mentoring. "Thanks to individual steps laid out by my mentor, I managed a successful launch to the season, increasing park attendance by 450 children! " Šárka also gained the expertise and self-confidence to succeed in her professional ambitions, and was selected to become the director of the Regional Museum in Jílové u Prahy. Thanks to Spiralis, Šárka's dreams became reality.

OUR TEAM

Ing.Jolana Turnerová           PhDr.Marcela Bergerová         Barbora Zárubová                         Mgr. Miriam Vránová  

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EXPERT TEAM

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OUR HISTORY