In the media

A friendly conversation can brighten your day, bring joy and a sense of being thought of. Talking — with and without family — is a natural part of life at any age.

Every daughter or son wants their mom or dad to feel good, not alone, and surrounded by nice people. A friendly conversation can be one way to give them that.

Many of us live very active lives. Work, family, children, responsibilities, packed schedules. We give our best to everyone around us. And precisely because of that, it sometimes happens that our parents or grandparents spend their weekdays alone. Not out of lack of care, but simply because there is not enough time.

Families often do the best they can. However, in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it happens that there is not as much time or energy left for regular conversations as we would like. Seniors usually understand this and do not blame anyone. The Calling with the Heart project offers a friendly, calm telephone conversation as support - not...

The Voláme Srdcem project is among the most inspiring initiatives focused on seniors and people living alone. Its mission is to provide not only a technological solution, but above all human connection — regular, friendly conversations that give people the feeling that someone is thinking of them and that they are not alone.

From the Voláme Srdcem project, which connects people through voice and empathy, the Voláme Srdcem Foundation for Joy was created.
The foundation supports calls for seniors and other lonely individuals who cannot afford regular contact — because everyone deserves to be heard.

Loneliness doesn't speak out loud.
Each day, it quietly slips into the home where the children are long gone,
and the day feels longer than any before.

An article about our project Voláme Srdcem was published in the regional magazine Náš kraj of the daily newspaper MF DNES.
It highlights why having someone to talk to truly matters — and how our friendly calls help not only seniors, but also their loved ones.

Loneliness is more than just an unpleasant feeling.
Research shows that long-term isolation has a direct impact on seniors' health — increasing the risk of depression, heart disease, and even the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
That's why, back in 2018, the UK government introduced a Minister for Loneliness and began...

Loneliness is a quiet companion for many seniors who often spend their days without contact with others.
That's exactly why the Voláme Srdcem project was created.
It was founded by Michal and Iva Mackanič, whose personal and professional experiences inspired them to offer lonely people what they need most — time, attention, and a friendly voice on...