“It is a duty of the state to create conditions so that people who face poverty or social exclusion can find help and support. It does not matter if this situation is caused by their own decisions, unfortunate events, illness…

According to the constitution, people with handicap, ill, old, addicted, mentally ill, long-term unemployed or homeless have the same rights as healthy and successful people. They have the same rights even when they find themselves in existential uncertainty, dependent on social services and social benefits. People dependent on social benefits and social services need a home, good schools for children, jobs, health care, cultural experience and a good environment.”

Milena Černá, Director of the Committee of Good Will - Olga Havel Foundation