Amelie

What Amelie does

Amelie, z.s. is a Czech nonprofit registered association (zapsaný spolek) founded in 2006 by Pavla Ticha, a 36-year-old disability pensioner who prepared the project of psychosocial assistance in autumn 2005 after her own cancer treatment. The organization provides psychosocial support services to oncology patients and their relatives, operating from four physical centers in Prague, Olomouc, Liberec, and Rakovník, supplemented by a telephone helpline (Linka Amelie), hospital-based volunteer programs, online consultations via Skype and Google Meet, and educational lectures. Service offerings span individual and group counseling, art therapy, relaxation techniques, support groups, social work advice, and return-to-work assistance, with all services delivered free of charge to ensure accessibility.

The organization claims to be the only entity in the Czech Republic that systematically and professionally provides psychosocial support specifically to oncology patients and their families, operating with 11–50 employees and a leadership team consisting of a director/operations manager, financial and personnel manager, expertise manager, and fundraiser-communications coordinator. Amelie's stated mission is to complement rather than replace medical care, addressing gaps such as social isolation, psychological distress, caregiver burden, and reintegration into working life. Amelie has no proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or disclosed API; its digital infrastructure consists of a WordPress-based website, YouTube educational content, and social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Amelie is funded through a diversified mix of individual donations, recurring small monthly contributions, government grants from national ministries (Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs), regional authorities (Liberecký kraj, Prague City Hall, Office of the Government), and annual fundraising campaigns including Tulip Month (Tulipánový měsíc), the Czech Day Against Cancer organized by Liga proti rakovině Praha (where Amelie volunteers sell flowers and retains 30% of proceeds), and the IWAP World Cancer Walk. The 20th anniversary in 2026 was marked by a dedicated birthday collection campaign hosted on the Darujme.cz donation platform.

Name

Amelie

Legal name

Amelie, z.s.

Website

https://amelie-zs.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Amelie is a Czech nonprofit founded in 2006 that provides free psychosocial support to oncology patients and their relatives through four physical centers, a telephone helpline, hospital volunteer programs, and online consultations across the Czech Republic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychosocial support services for oncology patients

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteer & Companion Support Services (Hospice Volunteer Programs) (HSABAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Palliative Care Clinics & Outpatient Programs (HLADAHAF), Recreational Outings, Community Participation & Mobility Support (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAI)

Keywords

• Psychosocial oncology support
• Patient support services
• Cancer counseling
• Caregiver support programs
• Hospital volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Amelie, z.s. delivers free psychosocial support services to oncology patients and their relatives across the Czech Republic. Core delivery channels include four regional Centra Amelie (Prague, Olomouc, Liberec, Rakovník) offering individual and group counseling and therapeutic activities, the Linka Amelie telephone helpline, online Skype-based consultations, hospital volunteer programs, and educational outreach.

Product overview

Amelie (z.s.) is a Czech nonprofit organization providing psychosocial support services to oncology patients and their relatives since 2006. The organization is not a technology product company; it operates as a charitable association offering direct support services including: Centra Amelie (support centers in Prague, Olomouc, Liberec, and Rakovník), Linka Amelie (a helpline), individual and group counseling, volunteer programs in hospitals, educational services, and published brochures. All services are provided free of charge to cancer patients and their families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centra Amelie (Support Centers) Four physical support centers in Prague, Olomouc, Liberec, and Rakovník delivering face-to-face individual and group counseling, therapeutic, relaxing, active and motivational activities for oncology patients and their families.
• Linka Amelie (Telephone Helpline) Telephone helpline (also accessible by email) providing information, psychosocial support, and referrals to oncology patients and their relatives.
• Individual Psychological Counseling One-on-one psychological consultations with Amelie's psychologist for oncology patients and their relatives.
• Social Work Consultations Online social work consultations providing social advice, assistance with navigating social and healthcare systems, and support for return-to-work and disability-related processes.
• Hospital Volunteer Program Trained volunteer placements in hospital oncology departments across multiple Czech cities providing direct psychosocial support to cancer patients during hospitalization.
• Online Support Groups and Educational Lectures Online support groups and educational lectures delivered via Google Meet for oncology patients, relatives, and the broader community.
• Online Consultations via Skype Internet-based counseling sessions delivered via Skype for oncology patients and relatives who cannot attend in-person at the centers.
• Professional Education in Psychosocial Care Training and educational programs in psychosocial patient care for healthcare professionals, including research collaboration with medical faculties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Targeted psychosocial care can lead to reduced treatment costs according to research (L.Travado, IPOS: Cancer Quality Standards, 2005)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Hlas onkologických pacientů (Voice of Oncology Patients)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmelie collaborates with this patient organization coalition which brings together over 10 patient organizations. They work together on the 'Cesta pacienta' (Patient Journey) project to map and improve the patient experience in Czech oncology care.
• 1st Faculty of Medicine, General University Hospital PraguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe original partnership location where Amelie began - founder Pavla Tichá volunteered at the Oncology Clinic. Amelie maintains ongoing relationships with hospitals for volunteer placement programs.
• Nemocnice Na BulovcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmelie expanded its hospital volunteer program to include the oncology department at Nemocnice Na Bulovce in Prague.
• Krajská nemocnice LibereccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for Centrum Amelie Liberec, providing space and collaboration for patient support services.
• Masarykova nemocnice RakovníkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for Centrum Amelie Rakovník in the Central Bohemia region.
• Liga proti rakovině Praha (League Against Cancer Prague)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmelie participates in the annual Czech Day Against Cancer (Český den proti rakovině) organized by Liga proti rakovině, selling tulips and flowers to raise funds for free patient services. Amelie receives 30% of proceeds from flower sales.
• Úřad vlády ČR (Office of the Government of the Czech Republic)minorOthersGovernment institution providing support as evidenced by logo placement on Amelie's website among supporters.
• Magistát hlavního města Prahy (Prague City Hall)minorOthersMunicipal government providing financial support to Amelie's services.
• Liberecký kraj (Liberec Region)minorOthersRegional government providing support to Amelie Liberec center operations.
• Ministerstvo zdravotnictví ČR (Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic)majorOthersAmelie actively cooperates with the Ministry of Health on advocacy for oncology patients and healthcare policy matters.
• Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí ČR (Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic)majorOthersAmelie seeks cooperation with MPSV on matters related to disability assessment, return to work, and social services for oncology patients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cancer Support Community: US nonprofit providing free psychosocial support, counseling, support groups, and educational services to cancer patients and loved ones — directly comparable in service mix (counseling, group support, education) and free-to-patient delivery model.
• Hlas onkologických pacientů: Czech coalition of 10+ oncology patient organizations with which Amelie is a core strategic partner on the 'Cesta pacienta' (Patient Journey) project — directly comparable as a Czech patient-advocacy and support network in oncology.
• Look Good Feel Better: International nonprofit offering free supportive care programs (workshops, group sessions, self-confidence and well-being support) for people undergoing cancer treatment — comparable in offering free, community-based psychosocial support to oncology patients.
• Maggie's Centres: UK-based charity operating physical centers that provide free psychosocial support to people with cancer and their families — closely mirroring Amelie's Centra Amelie model of hospital-anchored, professionally staffed psychosocial support centers.
• Liga proti rakovině Praha: The League Against Cancer Prague is the dominant Czech national cancer charity and Amelie's direct fundraising partner (Czech Day Against Cancer / Český den proti rakovině). Both organizations serve Czech oncology patients with awareness campaigns, fundraising, and patient support — making them the closest direct comparator in mission and geography.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: Largest US cancer nonprofit offering patient support services (including 24/7 helpline, lodging, rides, and information) alongside research and advocacy — a comparable broad-incumbent peer in patient psychosocial and practical support, though at vastly greater scale.
• Macmillan Cancer Support: One of the largest UK cancer charities, providing information, financial, emotional, and practical support to people with cancer — comparable in psychosocial service breadth but at far greater national scale and with a broader funding model.
• European Cancer Patient Coalition: Largest European cancer patient umbrella organization with over 450 member groups — a comparable peer in pan-European oncology patient advocacy and coalition-building, though broader in scope and policy-focused rather than service-delivery.

Emerging players

• Shine Cancer Support: UK charity providing peer support, social activities, and resources specifically for younger adults with cancer — comparable as a niche, community- and activity-based psychosocial support provider for a defined oncology subpopulation.

Regional players

• Onko Unie: Czech patient advocacy and support association for oncology patients and their families — a comparable Czech regional peer in patient rights, information, and psychosocial support, operating in the same regulatory and donor environment as Amelie.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnmqBXRv8BW5NJWBReFTG9w
• Facebookfacebook.com/amelie.zs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amelie-zs
• Instagraminstagram.com/amelie_zs

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Profiles4 records

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