We give space to those who should be heard and have something to say. This year we are also continuing the tradition of non-profit organizations at Rock for People. Some of them are dedicated to the environment, others to social issues, human rights or prevention of physical and mental health. But what they all have in common is an active approach to the topic and the commissioning of important awareness-raising activities.
Charities, non-profits and educational organizations can be found in the non-profit zone by the Clock Brewery hangar, in the KB Future Fest zone or in the gastro zone by the KB stage. Let’s introduce them!
ADRA
ADRA Czech Republic is a humanitarian and development organization that has been helping people in need in the Czech Republic and abroad since 1992. It is part of the international network of charitable organisations ADRA operating in more than 100 countries around the world. It provides immediate assistance (not only) in natural disasters and improves the living conditions of people living in poverty. Throughout the country, it connects people who are willing to help with those who need help (seniors, people with disabilities and others) through volunteer centers. They are also dedicated to global education. At the festival, you will be able to try on a geronto suit and experience firsthand what it is like to be a senior citizen. Learn more about the work of volunteers and volunteers or about the countries where ADRA helps.
You can find the stand on Wednesday and Thursday in the Komerční banka zone called Future Fest.
Cesta z krize is a non-profit that has been operating two crisis lines for over ten years – the First Psychological Help Line for adults and the Family and School Line for children, parents and teachers. Both lines are free, anonymous and operate 24 hours a day. Every day, on the phone and on chat, they help children and adults to overcome anxiety, overcome a difficult life situation or cope with suicidal thoughts. Trained crisis interventionists handle more than 12,000 calls a year, and that number is growing. At the festival, you will be able to get a closer look at what they do on the line, buy some cool merch, find out what to say to someone in crisis, and most importantly, experience first-hand how crisis intervention can help in challenging times.
The booth can be found in the nonprofit zone near the Clock Brewery hangar.
Czech AIDS Aid Society is a non-profit organization working in the field of HIV prevention, which has been providing support to people living with HIV for 30 years. It will offer anonymous and free testing for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C. Those interested can get tested, get information about current trends in prevention and treatment of STIs and also about services offered by the society not only to people living with HIV.
The booth can be found in the nonprofit zone near the Clock Brewery hangar.
Foster parenting: a bigger adventure than a night in a tent after a bender. Sometimes life isn’t a playlist of carefully selected hits. Sometimes it’s a mess, silence, and then a lot of noise. But it can still be lived fully and lovingly. Come to the Dobrá Rodina booth to talk about what foster parents and foster mothers do, and how you too could be part of a group of people who believe that every child belongs in a family. Dobrá Rodina is here not only for all foster families, but also to answer your questions: why is foster care needed? Who can be a foster parent? Or how to become a volunteer? Great things can be done in a very ordinary and unobtrusive way, but with an open heart.
You can find the stand on Wednesday and Thursday in the Komerční banka zone called Future Fest.
Dortem proti rakovině is a project aimed at supporting children with cancer. It aims to help both the children themselves and their families across the country. The hospitals always reach out to the medical staff first to find out the specific needs of young patients. Every contribution, no matter how small or large, can make a significant impact on the life of a child and their family and help them through a difficult time. By purchasing a cake, dessert or dessert at the festival, you will not only support the children, but also their families during difficult times.
Come and taste in the gastro zone at the KB stage.
Fuck Cancer supports and defends the interests of cancer patients, connects cancer organisations and raises awareness about cancer. Under the giant lavender top hat, which is the symbol of Fuck Cancer, you can learn about prevention, self-examination and how to (mis)communicate with the seriously ill. It will also be possible to have your moles examined for free from 12:00 to 16:00. Plus you will test your health knowledge. And last but not least, you can meet the Heroes (current or former cancer patients) in person and talk about their experiences, hear their stories and ask them questions about what you are interested in regarding this topic. Empathy instead of apathy is the motto of the patient organisation Fuck Cancer.
The booth can be found in the nonprofit zone near the Clock Brewery hangar.
Food truck GULE (Gastronomy Enabling People to Exist) is a social enterprise whose mission is to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The idea for the concept was born in 2017, a business plan began to be written, a social enterprise was founded… By operating a food truck, the enterprise wants to highlight the fact that even a person with a disability is able to give a quality work performance, there is no need to create special working conditions and constantly supervise their activities.
Mini doughnuts with various sprinkles and toppings can be tasted in the gastro zone near the KB stage.
The Star Bazaar is a charity second hand shop run by the Czech Paraplegic Association – CZEPA, which serves as a training facility for people with disabilities. It offers quality and stylish second-hand clothing, including pieces donated by famous celebrities, as well as original designer T-shirts with custom prints. The aim of the project is to help people in wheelchairs gain work experience and confidence, while promoting sustainability and environmental protection. The Star Bazaar has selected the best second hand pieces, stylish accessories and original T-shirts with original prints for the festival. Everything you buy here will not only enhance your wardrobe, but also support the employment of wheelchair users and help spread the idea of sustainable fashion. Come support the Star Bazaar and enrich your wardrobe with unique pieces with a story! You will also get a limited edition festival T-shirt, which was created in cooperation between RfP, Star Bazaar and Komerční banka.
You’ll find the booth in the nonprofit zone near the Clock Brewery hangar.
Kokoza is a team of people who believe that a city can be greener, smell better and be more vibrant – if we know how. At their booth, you’ll find practical instructions on how to grow things like a windowsill, how to start a community garden, how to compost in your apartment, yard, or with your whole house, and how to turn bio-waste into a resource. You can take away concrete tips, solutions for urban composting, and inspiration that won’t just stay in your head, but under your fingernails. On Saturday, you’ll be able to forge your own seedbomb that will start life where nothing is growing yet.
You will find the stand on Friday and Saturday in the Komerční banka zone called Future Fest.
Laxus has been helping people in difficult life situations for 30 years. It supports those whose lives have been affected by addiction. Laxus is also there for parents who don’t know what to do, and for children and adolescents, offering prevention of risky behaviour directly in schools. They also educate professionals who care for people in distress. The work of Laxus is carried out both in the field and in specialized centers, e.g. in Hradec Králové, Pardubice, Svitavy, Náchod and wherever it is needed!
At the festival you will meet Laxus right on the premises – you can recognize Laxus by its backpack and smile. This is a team that is ready to listen, help or just talk briefly when you need it. Whether you have a question, experience an awkward moment or just want to learn more about their work – the Laxus team is here for you. The goal is to make everyone feel comfortable and safe at the festival.
You can meet the mobile Laxus team at the festival grounds or at the campsite. If needed, the team can be contacted on Instagram.
Heroism doesn’t hurt! See for yourself at the BONE MARROW RECRUITMENT stand and join the register of bone marrow donors. Just fill out a questionnaire and swab your mouth with a brush. A few minutes between gigs for you, a life saved for someone, maybe someday. Who will you be signing up for? BLOOD RECRUITMENT, Inc. is a group looking for courageous people to save the lives of patients with leukemia or other serious hematopoietic disorders. They are in their sixth year of operation and in that time have brought over 10,000 potential donors to the Czech National Marrow Donor Registry. Although it seems a lot, still one in four patients will not find their ideal hero. At present, donation can take place in a similar way to plasma collection. Painless. Check the festival booth for details. Are you in?
You will find the stand on Friday and Saturday in the Komerční banka zone called Future Fest.
Stop by the Na mysli booth and see what climate reality at play will do to you! Play World in Context and find out where your food travels from. Go on an adventurous journey, test your knowledge on topics such as water, fast fashion, energy and grab your prize. And if you’re also curious about the world around you, check out our newest book: the beautifully illustrated In the Copse is a Wilderness full of wolves, cranes and foxes with skulls on their wings. Playful. Clever. With a passion for the planet.
The booth can be found in the nonprofit zone near the Clock Brewery hangar.
Ringing, buzzing and tinnitus? The non-profit organization Neticho helps people with tinnitus, spreads awareness about it and works with doctors and physicians. Want to learn more about hearing conservation, the organization’s work, share your story, or just meet people who are also hearing silence? Stop by!
The yellow Neticho booth can be found in the non-profit zone near the Clock Brewery hangar.
The mission of Nový Prostor, z.ú. is to increase the chances for restart and reintegration of homeless people into mainstream society. In addition to regular income opportunities, Nový Prostor offers its vendors a range of courses and activities that develop their skills and help them better manage difficult life situations. One of them is a handicraft workshop course where salespeople handmake candles, notebooks, soaps, lavender sachets or interior decorations. These will be available for purchase at the festival to support homeless people on their journey back into mainstream society. You will also get a unique opportunity to meet a homeless person who has not given up. By buying a magazine you can support him. If you are not interested in the magazine but would still like to make a donation to the vendors, you will find all the information you need at the booth for long-term support as well.
You will find the stand on Friday and Saturday in the Komerční banka zone called Future Fest.
OBRAZ – Obránci zvířat focuses on active and effective assistance to animals in the Czech Republic by advocating for legislative and other systemic changes, but also by educating individuals. The repertoire of OBRAZ also includes projects focused on plant-based diets (“Tvoje výzva” or “Rostlinně“) and politically-led campaigns, for example within the Better Laws for Animals project. He has successfully campaigned for a ban on fur farms or cage farming of laying hens. Last year she launched the Albert’s Cruelty campaign, which calls on Albert to adopt the ECC (European Chicken Commitment), targets the better life of broiler chickens in farms and highlights the double standards of supermarket Albert. At the festival stand you will be able to browse the Hall of Fame – an exhibition of stories of famous people who live with respect for animals and take part in a quiz about the world of animal welfare and plant-based diets.
The booth can be found in the nonprofit zone near the Clock Brewery hangar.
The ProPlodnos Foundation focuses on fertility and reproductive health education. It offers information materials to visitors and visitors, educates about the impact of lifestyle on fertility and informs about the possibility of early free testing. The booth will also include an interactive AI photo booth that will allow visitors to create a fun simulation of their future child’s appearance based on a photo with their spouse/partner (or celebrity of choice). This activity has been a great success and helps to raise important issues in a non-violent and playful way.
You can find the stand on Wednesday and Thursday in the Komerční banka zone called Future Fest.
