Second Foundation’s Post

Everyone has a couple of topics that really hit home. For me, it's education. So when Vít Masopust from People in Need invited us to the Jeden svet festival, I instantly knew I had to see Radical—a bittersweet story about a Mexican teacher whose unorthodox methods inspire a whole generation of students. I cried. A couple of times. Because I truly believe teachers play a pivotal role in shaping young minds and guiding their futures. I wasn’t lucky enough to have those kinds of role models, which is why I’m so proud that Second Foundation supports NGOs dedicated to improving this space. We even rolled up our sleeves and started Křídla to ensure talented teachers stay in the classroom, rather than moving to the private sector. I’m also thrilled to see our friends at Qminers launch Matika pro Česko. It fills me with joy to see these two close projects supporting great educators in delivering top-notch math and computer science education. And it’s not just about math. Začni učit! is another fantastic initiative we support. I’m still hoping they take up my idea to host another Radical screening, so more people can feel what I felt and get inspired to support better education. Better education leads to better lives—and a better future for us all.