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: direct support for injured artisans and targeted support for practical improvements in the recovery pathway after serious injury.

Support for injured artisans

Supporting 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 also enables targeted support for practical recovery-focused initiatives, especially where timing, continuity, coordination, and the transition from clinical progress to everyday independence can make a meaningful difference.

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.