The number of children with psychological disorders is rapidly increasing. Up to 40% of primary school pupils show signs of moderate to severe depression and 30% have signs of anxiety. Children can wait up to four months for help to be provided, as there is still insufficient staff capacity in NGOs. The Help the Children project of the Nadace rozvoje občanské společnosti, whose mascot is the yellow chicken, is helping to increase the number of professionals who are in direct contact with children at risk. Your donation will help fund crisis intervention, psychological counselling and therapies or the operation of a crisis line and chat room. 

 

The story was nominated by Jan Brázda. The activities of “Chicken” are close to his heart.