UNITED BY COURAGE
SINCE 2013
About
WHAT IS ONE BLOOD PROJECT?
One Blood is a project dedicated to helping talented young people in places where being creative isn’t easy. It seeks out voices and visionaries in unexpected corners of the world — proving that even in countries marked by war or poverty, there are people who dream, create, and share the same passion as anywhere else. Through One Blood, these young creators get the chance to grow and be seen — in music, sports, dance, or art.
WHAT DOES THE PROJECT DO?
We give them a voice. From a small gym in Phnom Penh, Tharoth Oum Sam rose to fame as a bokator fighter — and later as an actress, cast by Angelina Jolie in Shotgun Wedding. In Bangladesh, our stories helped local skateboarders catch the attention of Tony Hawk, inspiring the creation of the country’s first skateboarding association. And MC Burney, once silenced, found his voice in Denmark, where he continues to speak up for those who are not heard. Above, you can see videos and photos capturing the beginnings of their journeys — stories of courage that continue to inspire.
HOW DO WE HELP?
We help discover young talents in places where creativity is an act of courage and hope.Through short videos, lectures, photos, and articles, we introduce these talented people not only to Czech audiences but also to international communities working in similar fields. Some of the artists and athletes, such as MC Burney or Tharoth Oum Sam, have visited the Czech Republic — meeting people who share their mindset, as well as those who wanted to learn the real stories behind the countries they come from.
In November 2012, we organized a charity event at Chapeau Rouge in Prague. The proceeds from the entrance fees were used to improve the rehearsal space for break-dancers in the Gaza Strip and to cover MC Burney’s travel to the Czech Republic. During his visit, he performed in several clubs and joined Prago Union on stage at the renowned Hip Hop Kemp festival. We also arranged backstage access for him, so he could meet some of his favorite rappers — a moment that meant the world to him.
In March 2014, we hosted One Blood Night at Prague’s experimental space NoD — a multicultural evening celebrating art, courage, and connection. The event featured paintings by Honza Miko, inspired by his journey to Iraq to meet graffiti artist Bahman, along with documentary photos capturing young talents from all four countries we had visited. The renowned theatre company Teatr Novogo Fronta premiered a play inspired by the One Blood concept. The highlight of the night was a short exhibition fight between Cambodian boxer Tharoth Oum Sam and Eva Líšková, in a boxing ring set right on the stage. Afterwards, we arranged a week of professional training and a match for Tharoth in Prague.
Authors
WHY ONE BLOOD?
“No one’s going to stop us in parkour — not Al-Qaeda, not the Taliban.” That’s one of the many disarming things we’ve heard from young people. This one came from a group of parkour athletes in Kabul, training inside the ruins of the Darul Aman Palace. That’s why we call it One Blood. We want to show that even in countries often associated with war or poverty — whether Afghanistan, Iraq, the Gaza Strip, or Uganda — there are young people who choose a different path. They don’t want to fight wars or accept corruption and hopelessness as normal. Instead, they speak out — not through violence, but through street art, music, and sport. What they do isn’t just a hobby. It’s a statement. A way to reclaim meaning, to express themselves freely, to create something real. We believe this young generation deserves respect. That’s why we travel to meet them, share their stories, make films, write about them, and connect them with people around the world who think the same way. Thanks to the support of the PPF Foundation, One Blood continues in 2026 — and there’s much more to come.
JARMILA ŠTUKOVÁ
Jarmila is an award-winning war photographer and creative producer. Her work captures everyday life in developing countries and regions affected by war, poverty, and social injustice. She has documented stories from Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Bangladesh, India, Nagorno-Karabakh, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan — from child prostitution and acid attacks to contemporary war zones, where she works not only on the front lines but also in hospitals and refugee camps. Beyond photography, she produces campaigns and projects centered on resilience and safety, often merging art with science and medicine to raise awareness and inspire change. She also directs documentary films, gives lectures, and leads social projects that give a voice to those who are too often overlooked. Her work has received numerous national and international honors, including thirteen Czech Press Photo awards.
Andrej Štuk
Andrej is a strategic communication expert AND creative professional with more than 20 years of experience in communication and storytelling. He has worked for major international brands and received numerous awards for his campaigns both in the Czech Republic and abroad. Over time, his focus shifted from commercial marketing to projects addressing security, resilience, and social awareness. For more than 15 years, he has also worked in conflict and crisis zones, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Ukraine, Gaza, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, using creative storytelling to shed light on human resilience in times of crisis. He studied Security and Crisis Management, focusing on strategic communication in today’s security environment.
