A bit of history ...

Main building in 1992

From 1948 until the Velvet revolution (1989), the Czech Republic was under communist rule.
 
Mentally and physically handicapped individuals used to be entrusted to state institutions on a full-time basis. Until then, parents were the only care providers. The vast majority of these state institutions were located far away from Prague, and transportation could be very problematic. Once admission for specialized care was finally granted (which could take up to 10 years), many parents living in Prague were de facto separated from their beloved ones for too long periods of time.
 
In September 1991, Modrý Klíč (The Blue Key) was founded by a group of disabled children’s parents who refused to go on with such a unsatisfactory situation. In March 1992, the first 35 clients were admitted at MK, in an old building which was first rented, and later on given to MK by the municipality of Prague 4.

TODAY IN SHORT

Main building in 2022

At the beginning of 2024, Modry Klic is in charge of 115 clients: 88 clients receive day-to-day care (half-board), 22 are on a full-board basis from Mondays to Fridays, and since 2022, 5 additional clients live at MK 7 days a week. These services are ensured by about 80 employees (full-time basis equivalent).
Operational costs amount to more than 2 million euros per year and are covered for about 80% by the Czech State, Prague Main City and Prague municipalities, as well as parents' contributions. The remaining 20% must be covered by sponsors’ donations.
 
 
As a general rule, longer term asset investments must be financed thru donations made by corporate sponsors, private donors, or charity organizations.
 
 

MODRÝ KLÍČ

Modrý Klíč is a non-profit, non-governmental institution located in Prague in the Czech Republic.
 
Since 1991, it provides specialized therapy, social and school services to its clients with numerous combined mental and physical disabilities, epilepsy or autism. Unlike many other institutions, Modrý Klíč is committed to keep its clients their whole life long (and also after their parents/tutors passed away).
 
After more than 30 years of activity, clients' ages range today from 3 to 70 years old. 3 clients are left with no family whatsoever.
 

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CONTACT US
For any further information, contact NELLY JENICEK, RCPI long-term member and minibus hunter:
DONATIONS
Tiny, small, bigger and MAMMOTH donations are all to be sent to RCPI these bank accounts
or via QR code
 
Have you ever seen a BLUE MAMMOTH?
In addition to the daily and weekly programs (therapy, specialized developmental activity, relief services for parents, housing, catering, etc.), Modrý Klíč provides, similarly to school bus transportation, specialized transportation services to day-to day clients. For that purpose, Modrý Klíč uses a minibus (capacity 17 seats or 12 seats + 3 wheelchairs). This minibus is also indispensable, for instance, to bring clients to specialized medical appointments outside MK.
 
Purchased in 2009 under the auspices of RCPI, the actual minibus, nicknamed BLUE MAMMOTH by its clients, is at the very end of its life span (540,000 km). It needs urgent replacement. Maintenance costs are skyrocketing.
A total breakdown could happen any time by now, which would be a sheer catastrophe for the clients but also for the whole Modrý Klíč community.
 
After 15 years, RCPI has decided to take over again the enormous challenge of supplying Modrý Klíč with a new minibus.
 
We want to believe that with our hard work and goodwill, sponsors and the Rotary network, we will again be able to repeat the success of 2009. Total estimated cost today: 120,000 euros.
 
Current pictures of the Blue Mammoth:
 
                    
 ALL TOGETHER, LET US HUNT BLUE MAMMOTH 2!