Sandra Lacinová & Via Connecta

Sandra Lacinová is the founder of Via Connecta, a social care initiative in the Czech Republic supporting families of children with autism, ADHD, and learning differences. Drawing from her personal experience as a mother of a neurodivergent child, Sandra founded Via Connecta to fill critical gaps in access to therapies, financial education, and emotional support—particularly for single mothers raising children without the resources to afford paid care.

With our Giving Joy grant, Via Connecta will launch its first tailored financial literacy workshop series for 10–15 single mothers caring for neurodivergent children. The grant will fund expert-led sessions on essential topics such as budgeting, managing therapy-related expenses, accessing financial aid, and long-term financial planning. These workshops aim to empower mothers with practical financial tools and knowledge, helping them reduce stress, make informed decisions, and better support their children’s development. As these mothers gain financial confidence, their children, an estimated 15 to 20, will benefit through improved access to care, creating a ripple effect of stability and well-being.