Reprinting destroyed books
Replacing books destroyed or seriously damaged in attacks.
· a Laichter House fundraiser ·
Join us in supporting Ukrainian publishers.
Your donation will help reprint destroyed books, replenish editions and publish new titles. Together, we can help Ukrainian publishers get through a difficult period and ensure that important stories reach their readers.
Laichter House will match the first CZK 100,000.
The fundraiser is held under the patronage of Senator Jiří Padevět.
· The impact of Russian attacks ·
More than 13 million books destroyed
According to KSE Foundation, Russian attacks on printing facilities and warehouses destroyed this many books during the summer of 2026. Small publishers now lack the funds to keep publishing, putting their survival at risk.
· Laichter House ·
Why we are involved
We believe small publishers are a foundation of a free and democratic society. That is also why they have historically been among the first targets of authoritarian regimes. They publish small print runs, often without any certainty of profit, and contribute to public debate through books that would otherwise never appear.
Laichter House was home to Jan Laichter’s publishing house, whose work was forcibly ended by the communist regime in 1949. According to family testimony, more than 27,000 copies of its books were destroyed during its liquidation. A law passed in 1949 led to the closure of more than 300 private publishing houses and the introduction of centrally controlled publishing on the Soviet model. Millions of books were destroyed in subsequent campaigns against unwanted literature. We commemorate this history by supporting small Ukrainian publishers so they can keep publishing and their books can reach their readers.
Donate to the fundraiser ↗· Campaign partners ·
The Ukrainian Book Institute and Book Arsenal also help develop the Ukrainian programme. Laichter House organises the Czech campaign and matches donations.
· Patronage ·
The fundraiser is held under the patronage of Senator Jiří Padevět.
· Information for donors ·
Frequently asked questions
For other questions about the fundraiser and payments:
lars@laichter.house ↗How does donation matching work?
Laichter House will match donations 1:1, up to CZK 100,000 in total. It will add another CZK 100,000 to the first CZK 100,000 donated. If, for example, CZK 300 remains in the matching pledge and you donate CZK 500, the house will add CZK 300. You can continue donating once the pledge has been fully used, but subsequent gifts will not be matched.
Who receives my donation and who will it help?
The payment recipient is Nadační fond Laichterův dům, registration number 19969171. Your gift is restricted to supporting small Ukrainian publishers through the KSE Foundation programme. We record donations to this campaign separately. KSE Foundation administers the programme in Ukraine.
Will I receive a donation receipt?
Yes. Once your payment has been received and verified, we will automatically email a donation receipt to the address you provide. For card payments, enter your address at checkout; for QR payments, enter it directly in the form. Both individuals and companies can donate.
Can I choose another amount or donate by bank transfer?
Yes. Select Custom amount in the form. One-off donations start at CZK 15 and can be made by card or QR payment when available. The QR code includes the amount and a unique payment reference (variable symbol); we count the gift once the transfer has been received and verified. For a larger gift or other ways to help, contact dobry.den@laichter.house.
What does the fundraising total show?
The total includes recorded, confirmed donations to this campaign, less any refunds. The Laichter House match is a pledge calculated from these donations, capped at CZK 100,000. The total including the pledge does not confirm that the money has already been transferred to KSE Foundation. Online payments may appear after a short delay; bank transfers appear once recorded.
Does all the money go directly towards printing books?
Alongside printing, the programme covers related essential costs incurred by publishers. Payment processing and any administrative costs may also be paid from the funds raised. A donation therefore cannot be converted into a specific number of copies. Programme terms and reporting information are available on the KSE Foundation website.
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