Safe space bookstore
Safe space for everyone non-profit organization
The first activist bookstore and community center in Czechia. A space for education, meeting and solidarity – with a vegan café, which is not the core of our operation.
Address
U Božích bojovníků 606/3, Prague 3 – Žižkov
You'll find us easily – and always safely.
About us
Safe space bookstore emerged as a natural outcome of several years of work on educational and community activities. We are a place where feminism, human rights, sustainability and community meet in a unique space full of queer joy, employing disadvantaged people and open to all.
Our journey
The founders Jana and Killian started with an online educational platform Respektuju, which became a voice in topics of minorities and discriminated groups. A team of 50+ volunteers was created and they spoke at dozens of lectures at schools and public debates.
It soon became clear that online space alone was not enough. There was a need for a place where people could learn, discuss and grow together – that's why Safe space bookstore was created.
What we do
Community center and café
A safe space for meeting and education. Over 100 lectures, workshops and discussions annually. Most with voluntary entrance fee to make them accessible to everyone.
communityaccessibility
Bookstore
The first feminist bookstore in Czech Republic. Books about human rights, feminism, social justice – Czech and foreign, often unavailable elsewhere.
feminismliterature
Educational activities
Non-hierarchical learning, open discussions, sharing experiences. Workshops and lectures accessible even without prior knowledge.
dialogueempathy
Safe working environment
We also employ people with chronic illnesses or disadvantaged backgrounds. We build a team based on dignified work and care.
dignitysolidarity
Why we are needed
Our survey among supporters confirmed the lack of safe educational spaces:
77
out of 116 see a fundamental lack of safe places
29
are not sure if such places exist
4
said they have a comfortable space
60
out of 95 would choose events with us
How we ensure safety and inclusion
Safe environment
Clear rules, respecting pronouns, possibility of reseating (social anxiety), cards for signaling need for quiet.
Accessibility
Sensitive settings for neurodivergent visitors and mental health support.
Financial accessibility
Voluntary entrance fee, free wi-fi, water and charging, long opening hours.
Our challenges and needs
Current situation
Food service helped us launch the space, but long-term it is unsustainable. The pressure for turnover and pace is incompatible with caring for the community and our team's capabilities.
What we really need
- Sustainable financing of community operations (not café business)
- Dignified wages without dependence on food service profit
- Financial capacity for administrative work, which we must do in our free time (accounting, organization, communication, space care)
- Stable support for the educational program and its long-term coordination
What really sustains us
Paying for "invisible" work
Care, organization, building relationships and presence are work – they deserve wages.
Building relationships
A space where relationships and change are created – not just revenue.
Education over profit
We put our energy into learning, dialogue and community life.
Planned activities (2025)
Developing solidarity through dialogue
Regular dialogue meetings, non-hierarchical education about human rights, sharing experiences, involvement in the European Solidarity Corps program.
Program expansion
Larger cultural events, connecting with books and e-shop, deeper cooperation with NGOs, Locals for locals program to support people in need.
Our values
Intersectional feminism
We fight for everyone's rights.
Sustainability
Vegan operation with low carbon footprint.
Inclusion
Space open to all without discrimination.
Community
Relationships and solidarity before performance.
Education
Critical thinking and empathy as the foundation of change.
Together we shift energy from receipts and poured beers to relationships, education and solidarity.
How you can help
💸 Financially
You can support us one-time or regularly. Regular support gives us stability and planning certainty.
Bank transfer
Account number: 2102785741 / 2010
Variable symbol (recommended): 6063
In the note you can write "donation – your name".
Darujme.cz
Securely by card or bank button – one-time or monthly.
Support on Darujme
You can also use the form in our website footer.
We can issue a donation receipt for your accounting upon request.
🎁 Material donation (wishlist)
Hygiene
- menstrual supplies (various types and sizes)
- hygiene supplies (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soaps)
Office & printing
- printer paper, notebooks, pens, cardboards
- toners/inks (HP OfficejetPro 7740)
Community decoration
- flags
- tea candles
- flower pots in brand colors
Books for the library
- titles on human rights, inclusion, feminism, LGBTQ+ topics
- independent and local works
🤝 Partnership for companies and organizations
- donation of equipment/services (books, printing, technology, graphics)
- co-organizing educational and cultural events
- organizing teambuilding
📅 Host an event with us
For smaller and medium events, meetings, book launches, readings, discussions, community workshops.
- non-commercial events: free rental
- commercial events, events with entrance fee: rental by agreement, according to event length and space operation during it
- we have a microphone and speaker available for event moderation, unfortunately we don't have equipment for concerts
🥗 Vegan catering from Safe space
Fully vegan refreshments with allergen consideration (GF/soy-free variants on request). Proceeds go to community space operation.
- sweet and savory menu, coffee and lemonades
- catering can be ordered even for private event happening elsewhere, but sadly we are not able to provide delivery
What we need support for
Regular costs
- rent and utilities
- wages and fees (care, production, admin)
- accounting, IT, maintenance
Program & community
- fees for speakers
- workshop materials
- support for disadvantaged participants
"Safe space bookstore is not just a café or bookstore, but a living space that grows with the community. We don't measure success by turnover, but by the number of relationships, conversations and learning that happen here."
