Who We Are
We connect people and organizations for the long-term improvement of life in the Ústí nad Labem and Karlovy Vary regions. We adopt a holistic approach to both people and the environment.
Who We Are
We collaborate with people who know their communities best. By understanding the local context, we select targeted support for health, services, education, culture, and public space.
Our mission
We believe in the power of dialogue, understanding, and cooperation. However, we do not want everything to remain just words. We support changes that arise from conversations and lead to actions.
Improving the quality of life in the regions.
We base our approach on a bio-psycho-social-spiritual understanding of health. We collaborate with local organisations to improve conditions in all areas of life.
Improving the quality of life in the regions.
We base our approach on a bio-psycho-social-spiritual understanding of health. We collaborate with local organisations to improve conditions in all areas of life.
Connect and stabilise projects.
We provide space and support for projects that contribute to improving the situation in the regions. We help them grow, share experiences, and connect with other partners.
Connect and stabilise projects.
We provide space and support for projects that contribute to improving the situation in the regions. We help them grow, share experiences, and connect with other partners.
Develop community spaces.
We are creating an environment where people can meet, share experiences, and develop new activities. We revitalise places that connect people in the community for sharing activities.
Develop community spaces.
We are creating an environment where people can meet, share experiences, and develop new activities. We revitalise places that connect people in the community for sharing activities.
Our vision
We believe that true regional development arises from cooperation and shared responsibility. Our vision connects people, projects, and places that give communities a new sense of purpose.
Effective collaboration
People who care about the quality of life around them can contribute to change by actively and collectively participating in it according to their abilities.
Effective collaboration
People who care about the quality of life around them can contribute to change by actively and collectively participating in it according to their abilities.
Effective collaboration
People who care about the quality of life around them can contribute to change by actively and collectively participating in it according to their abilities.
Sustainable projects
We support projects to ensure they remain stable, independent of a single foundation fund, and open to collaboration with other partners.
Sustainable projects
We support projects to ensure they remain stable, independent of a single foundation fund, and open to collaboration with other partners.
Sustainable projects
We support projects to ensure they remain stable, independent of a single foundation fund, and open to collaboration with other partners.
Vibrant places
Community spaces are becoming the centre where people meet and to which they are happy to return, sharing common interests, cultural and educational activities.
Vibrant places
Community spaces are becoming the centre where people meet and to which they are happy to return, sharing common interests, cultural and educational activities.
Vibrant places
Community spaces are becoming the centre where people meet and to which they are happy to return, sharing common interests, cultural and educational activities.
What is important to us
We respect the needs of the community and invest in open dialogue. We are open to collaboration with other organisations and partners. We connect services so that they complement each other.
Respect for the individual
Respect and esteem for individuals, their uniqueness and otherness, for groups and their customs.
Respect for the individual
Respect and esteem for individuals, their uniqueness and otherness, for groups and their customs.
Partnership and openness
We listen to people in the regions, we understand their needs. We share our know-how and connect our contacts.
Partnership and openness
We listen to people in the regions, we understand their needs. We share our know-how and connect our contacts.
Space for dialogue
We create space for dialogue and discussion. We respect the opinions of others, even in the case of disagreement.
Space for dialogue
We create space for dialogue and discussion. We respect the opinions of others, even in the case of disagreement.
Coordination and teamwork
We work with clear roles and good coordination. We openly share information so that projects can progress together.
Coordination and teamwork
We work with clear roles and good coordination. We openly share information so that projects can progress together.
NFMD People
We are a family foundation. The creation and management of it is led by Mgr. Martina Dryk. Supporting her in the board of directors are Ing. Ivan Hodek and Magdaléna Krsková.
Dr. Elena Turnovská
Director of NFMD
Prepared a new vision and concept for the fund. Conducts in-depth interviews with experts. Leads the team, methodologies, and regional coordinators, and sets up the functioning of the organisation. Together with Martina Dryk, it approaches inspirational personalities and plans trips to project implementers.
Mgr. Karolína Pražáková
NFMD Methodology
Together with Elena, she defines the principles of the fund's work and seeks examples of good practice. She organizes round tables, connects experts with organizations, and looks for solutions to current societal challenges. She also ensures regular meetings and evaluations of the supported projects.
Mgr. Lucie Podrápská
NFMD Coordinator
Specialises in networking and project management in the Ústí Region. Connects funds with partners in the area such as UJEP, the Public Hall Hraničář, and is involved in the preparation of the Heller villa and the content of the building at Špitálské náměstí in Ústí nad Labem. Organises trips for the founder and helps to implement the iSophi Education tool in other regions.
Mgr. Anna Velát
NFMD Coordinator
Develops cooperation with other foundations and seeks synergies in project support. Focuses on education and workshops. Ensures the international reach of the fund – in collaboration with Magda Krsková, it approaches foreign experts and schools for sharing know-how and participation in conferences.
Mgr. Kateřina Michalíčková
NFMD Coordinator
Coordinates collaboration between the fund, the town of Varnsdorf and the MAS, focusing on prevention in schools. Works with the foundation on the development and sustainability of the project for the future. Helps to implement the iSophi Education tool. In practice, applies proven methods of support for at-risk children and their families.
Vojtěch Škácha, DiS.
NFMD Coordinator
It covers the field of education. It collaborates with research institutions (PAQ Research, SYRI, NUDZ) and prepares expert reviews for the team. It focuses on methods to strengthen the mental resilience of children and develops cooperation with Local Action Groups.
Dr. Elena Turnovská
Director of NFMD
Prepared a new vision and concept for the fund. Conducts in-depth interviews with experts. Leads the team, methodologies, and regional coordinators, and sets up the functioning of the organisation. Together with Martina Dryk, it approaches inspirational personalities and plans trips to project implementers.
Mgr. Kateřina Michalíčková
NFMD Coordinator
Coordinates collaboration between the fund, the town of Varnsdorf and the MAS, focusing on prevention in schools. Works with the foundation on the development and sustainability of the project for the future. Helps to implement the iSophi Education tool. In practice, applies proven methods of support for at-risk children and their families.
Mgr. Anna Velát
NFMD Coordinator
Develops cooperation with other foundations and seeks synergies in project support. Focuses on education and workshops. Ensures the international reach of the fund – in collaboration with Magda Krsková, it approaches foreign experts and schools for sharing know-how and participation in conferences.
Mgr. Lucie Podrápská
NFMD Coordinator
Specialises in networking and project management in the Ústí Region. Connects funds with partners in the area such as UJEP, the Public Hall Hraničář, and is involved in the preparation of the Heller villa and the content of the building at Špitálské náměstí in Ústí nad Labem. Organises trips for the founder and helps to implement the iSophi Education tool in other regions.
Mgr. Karolína Pražáková
NFMD Methodology
Together with Elena, she defines the principles of the fund's work and seeks examples of good practice. She organizes round tables, connects experts with organizations, and looks for solutions to current societal challenges. She also ensures regular meetings and evaluations of the supported projects.
Vojtěch Škácha, DiS.
NFMD Coordinator
It covers the field of education. It collaborates with research institutions (PAQ Research, SYRI, NUDZ) and prepares expert reviews for the team. It focuses on methods to strengthen the mental resilience of children and develops cooperation with Local Action Groups.
Dr. Elena Turnovská
Director of NFMD
Prepared a new vision and concept for the fund. Conducts in-depth interviews with experts. Leads the team, methodologies, and regional coordinators, and sets up the functioning of the organisation. Together with Martina Dryk, it approaches inspirational personalities and plans trips to project implementers.
Mgr. Lucie Podrápská
NFMD Coordinator
Specialises in networking and project management in the Ústí Region. Connects funds with partners in the area such as UJEP, the Public Hall Hraničář, and is involved in the preparation of the Heller villa and the content of the building at Špitálské náměstí in Ústí nad Labem. Organises trips for the founder and helps to implement the iSophi Education tool in other regions.
Mgr. Kateřina Michalíčková
NFMD Coordinator
Coordinates collaboration between the fund, the town of Varnsdorf and the MAS, focusing on prevention in schools. Works with the foundation on the development and sustainability of the project for the future. Helps to implement the iSophi Education tool. In practice, applies proven methods of support for at-risk children and their families.
Mgr. Karolína Pražáková
NFMD Methodology
Together with Elena, she defines the principles of the fund's work and seeks examples of good practice. She organizes round tables, connects experts with organizations, and looks for solutions to current societal challenges. She also ensures regular meetings and evaluations of the supported projects.
Mgr. Anna Velát
NFMD Coordinator
Develops cooperation with other foundations and seeks synergies in project support. Focuses on education and workshops. Ensures the international reach of the fund – in collaboration with Magda Krsková, it approaches foreign experts and schools for sharing know-how and participation in conferences.
Vojtěch Škácha, DiS.
NFMD Coordinator
It covers the field of education. It collaborates with research institutions (PAQ Research, SYRI, NUDZ) and prepares expert reviews for the team. It focuses on methods to strengthen the mental resilience of children and develops cooperation with Local Action Groups.
The history of the foundation fund
History
of the foundation fund
We draw on the experiences we've gathered since 2014. The original collaboration was transformed into an independent NFMD in 2024. Thanks to this change, we now assist with a coherent vision and clear profiling.
2025 - New name and home
We are opening a new chapter. We are changing our name to the Martina Dryk Foundation and moving to Villa Heller in Ústí nad Labem. Above all, we are launching our first projects under the new identity.
2024 – Strengthening the team
2022 - Emphasis on Your Own Path
2014 - Expanding our activities
2009 - Where it all began
Activity map
Each point on the map represents a specific story of help. In a landscape full of contradictions, we support local people who cultivate their surroundings. Our resources are multiplied by their determination and mutual solidarity.