Our mission
The Albatros Foundation
We change the life stories of children and young people through education.
We support those who do not have the same starting opportunities, so their future can be shaped by their talent and determination — not by the circumstances they were born into.
20160
FOUNDATION
ESTABLISHED
€
4000
kINVESTED SINCE
2016
10000
+SECONDARY SCHOOL
AND UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
4000
+ DCHILDREN AND STUDENTS
SUPPORTED EACH YEAR
Supporting children at the moments that shape their future
Our priorities
The Albatros Foundation supports children and young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds – those who do not have the same opportunities to learn, read, develop their talents and shape their future as their peers.
We focus on the key moments in their educational journey: early childhood, the transition from elementary to secondary school, university studies and the first personal and career steps in early adulthood.
Books and reading are a natural part of this journey. They open up new worlds, develop language skills and imagination, nurture curiosity and a love of learning and help children see what they can achieve.
Start Early
We support the youngest children and their parents so that children can enter preschool and primary school prepared, confident and filled with a passion for learning.
Keep on track
We guide young people through the transition from primary to secondary education, helping them continue their studies through scholarships, mentoring and other forms of support.
Go as Far as Possible
We support young people who are motivated to continue studying but lack the financial resources, supportive background or professional networks they need. We help them succeed at university and open up pathways to their future careers.
How reading helps children
Books open up new worlds
Through books, children discover places, people and possibilities they might not otherwise encounter.
Stories build confidence
When children see themselves, their experiences or their hopes reflected in stories, it becomes easier for them to believe that their own path can lead further.
Reading supports learning
Reading develops language skills, imagination and curiosity – precisely the abilities children need both at school and throughout life.
StoriesWhen support opens a path
Inspiring stories of young people whose education has taken them further
Aneta Suchá
Aneta Suchá
Aneta grew up in Ostrava, a large industrial city in the north-east of the Czech Republic, and has dedicated her work to supporting Roma children and families. She studied social pedagogy at Masaryk University in Brno and completed a Fulbright Scholarship summer school in South Carolina. Today, she works as an inclusion manager and outreach worker at Chaloupka Community Centre.
Read moreMichal Gábor
Michal Gábor
Michal grew up in Bohumín, near the Polish border, and specialises in geographic information systems (GIS). He studied physical geography and geoecology at the University of Ostrava. Today, he works as a GIS administrator, managing and analysing geographical data and using it in modern digital solutions.
Read moreLinda Hasanbeyoglu Jirásková
Linda Hasanbeyoglu Jirásková
Linda grew up in Chomutov, near the German border, and now lives in Prague. She studied midwifery at Jan Evangelista Purkyně University and works as a midwife at Bulovka University Hospital. For her, midwifery is both a calling and proof that the right support can help people complete their studies and fulfil their ambitions.
Read moreMartin Kanaloš
Martin Kanaloš
Martin grew up in Sokolov and now lives in Prague. He studied art history at Charles University, completed an internship at the Embassy of Canada and took part in a study stay at the University of Oxford. He is a writer; his debut novella Me, Tran and Everything Else (Já, Tran a všechno ostatní) was nominated for the prestigious Magnesia Litera Award and the Jiří Orten Award for writers under 30.
Read moreFilip Sivák
Filip Sivák
Filip grew up in Jirkov, in the north-west of the Czech Republic. He studied computer vision and digital imaging at the Czech Technical University in Prague. Thanks to a Fulbright Scholarship he attended a summer school in social entrepreneurship at Indiana University. Today, he works in AI development for film production and has contributed, among other projects, to the film Gran Turismo.
Read moreAbout the Albatros foundation
The Albatros Foundation was established in 2016 as a corporate foundation of Albatros Media, the largest publishing group in the Czech Republic.
We are guided by the belief that books, education and stories can open up new opportunities – especially for children and young people who do not have the same starting point.
We support children and young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, including Roma children and students. Since its establishment, the Foundation has distributed tens of millions of Czech crowns – hundreds of thousands of euros – and supported hundreds of children, students and partner organisations across the Czech Republic.
The Albatros Foundation has repeatedly ranked among the top corporate foundations in the Czech Republic. In 2026, Albatros Media received the Diversity Charter Award for its long-term support of Roma children and young people through education and scholarships.
Contacts
For more information about the Albatros Foundation, partnerships and opportunities for cooperation, please contact:
Jindra Marešová
Director of the Albatros Foundation
[email protected]
Lucie Plešková
Director of Strategy & Development
[email protected]
Our partners
Together, we support children and young people on their path to education.
