Czech Radio’s marathon charity event for Generation Z raises 1 million crowns

Czech Radio’s weekend charity event held in support of organizations and projects aimed at helping young people enters its second day on Sunday with a marathon of live interviews focusing on the problems of Generation Z. The event, held at Prague’s Jatka 78 theatre is supported by Czech journalists, philanthropists, music celebrities and influencers. It has so far raised over one million crowns for the cause. In recent years, especially since the Covid pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of young people who suffer from mental health problems, with depression, self-harm, aggression and suicide cases on the rise.