
Vlaštovka
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the field of therapeutic play, the profession of child life specialists, and theatrical creation for patients and their families in palliative care.
Play and theatre can create space for emotional expression, strengthen family bonds, and support coping in challenging situations. Our mission is to bring moments of lightness and freedom into the lives of seriously ill individuals and their loved ones.
We were founded in January 2024 thanks to the initiative and financial support of the Vlček Family Foundation. We build on their efforts to develop pediatric palliative care in the Czech Republic to the highest possible quality and to make it accessible to everyone who needs it. That is why we use play and theatre to support families in difficult times while working to advance the field of therapeutic play so that it may one day become a regular part of care.

What We Do
Through play we prepare children with serious illnesses for medical interventions, teach them strategies for coping with pain, create a safe environment to express emotions and bridge the gap between home and the unknown.
For children with critical illnesses and adults at the final stage of their life we put on theatre performances to help distract them from pain, activate their senses and to offer them an opportunity to encounter the arts when they can no longer visit the theatre themselves.
Through theatre, we share ideas and the importance of palliative care. We offer a glimpse into the lives of families going through difficult times. Theatre allows us to present this challenging topic with lightness, humour, and perspective.
We are happy to share our experience working with children with other professionals in the field. We are currently developing tailor-made courses and seminars for groups of doctors, nurses, social workers, and medical students.
Get in Touch
Feel free to write to us — we’ll respond as soon as possible. Do you have any questions?
Billing information
Vlastovka z. ú.
Ke Krči 517/32b,
Braník, 147 00 Prague 4
ID: 21044350
File number:
U 1192 kept by the Municipal Court in Prague
Bank account:
2602766686 / 2010
IBAN: CZ09 2010 0000 0026 0276 6686
Anna Špručková
Project Coordinator
Michaela Váňová
Director and Child Life Specialist
If you're not sure who to contact:infovlastovka@gmail.com