The Truly Healthy School Program: Transforming Food Culture in Central Europe
Who We Are
The Truly Healthy School (Skutečně zdravá škola) is a comprehensive, award-winning "whole-school-approach" program dedicated to creating a sustainable and healthy food culture. Established as a civic association in 2014, we have evolved into a respected initiative connecting schools, local farmers, parents, and public administration.
Our Mission & Vision
We empower the next generation to become food-literate and environmentally conscious citizens. By linking the school canteen to the classroom and the local farm, we ensure children understand where their food comes from and how it impacts the world.
- Healthy Children: Developing lifelong healthy eating habits.
- Active Communities: Engaging parents, grandparents, and local stakeholders.
- Sustainable Economy: Direct support for regional producers and organic farming.
- Systemic Change: Collaborating on legislative improvements in school catering.
Impact in Numbers (2014–2025)
Our program delivers measurable results across Czechia and Slovakia:
- 750+ Schools actively participating in the program.
- 120,000+ Children reached and educated.
- €20 Million invested annually into regional food economies.
- 6,000 Tons of food sourced yearly from local farmers.
- 15 of 17 UN SDGs fulfilled through our holistic approach.
The Three-Tier Excellence Framework
Schools participate in a structured certification process (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) based on four core pillars:
Food Leadership & Culture: Establishing School Nutrition Action Groups and engaging the community.
Food Quality & Provenance: Ensuring 75%+ of meals are made from fresh, unprocessed, and seasonal ingredients.
Food Education: Integrating cooking classes, school gardening, and farm visits into the curriculum.
Community & Partnerships: Hosting annual food-themed events and sharing best practices.
Why Partner With Us?
We offer a proven, scalable model for systemic educational and environmental transformation. Partnering with Truly Healthy School means supporting a project that bridges the gap between sustainability theory and everyday practice
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Contact
Tom Václavík
