Sue Ryder – Aging and Dignity

Charity Partner of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2025

🎬 This story didn’t begin in Hollywood – it began here in the Czech Republic 27 years ago, with real people. That’s when the Czech non-profit organisation Sue Ryder started writing a new script for old age – one that doesn’t have to end in sadness. Today, we offer free advice to anyone facing the challenges of growing older. We help seniors stay at home – where they know every detail of the scene. And when that’s no longer possible, we support them in a care home, right up to the final take – with dignity and care that comes from the heart. We stand by those caring for loved ones – without a script and without a break. Help real older people every day, and fight for systemic change so that ageing in our country can be a story with a better ending.

🎁 Please donate and become part of the Sue Ryder story. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️

“I’m always happy to support a good cause that resonates with me. Sue Ryder helps people grow old with peace and dignity. It saddens me to hear stories of seniors left lonely and lost. I believe the kind of support that can prevent this is truly important.”

actress and director Antonie Martinec Formanová

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support.🌟

MUDr. Petr Herle, collaborating Doctor of Sue Ryder

"It would be ideal if the activities of the Sue Ryder non-profit could multiply many times over. In senior care, Sue Ryder sets the standard for all organisations and caregivers in the Czech Republic."

MUDr. Petr Herle, collaborating Doctor of Sue Ryder
MUDr. Petr Herle, collaborating Doctor of Sue Ryder

"Death is a part of life, and at Sue Ryder it can be a dignified, peaceful experience, with care that is full of empathy. This also helps the family come to terms with their loved one's passing more easily." 

Katka Perglová Vaňková, a regular donor
40 202 seniors
40 202 seniors We have helped together with donors over 26 years.
65 other organisations
65 other organisations We educate and inspire.
Sue Ryder helps everywhere
Sue Ryder helps everywhere At home, in a retirement home, online, over the phone, in person
From 64% to 15% thanks to palliative care
From 64% to 15% thanks to palliative care Drop in deaths of Sue Ryder clients in hospital

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