Created by IYF and prominent Slovak leaders in 1995, the Children of Slovakia Foundation (CSF) is an indigenous foundation with local leadership whose mission is to contribute to the multi-faced development of children and youth; to cooperate with all those who are willing to invest in the development of children, and who believe in their strength and potential; and to encourage the cooperation of experts, volunteers, and organizations implementing programs for children and thus to positively shape their personalities.

The CSF contributes to the development of the abilities and life skills of children and young people so that they may become better equipped to face life’s challenges and find their purpose and place in society. It pursues its mission by helping to prevent problems that endanger the healthy development of children and young people; supporting the organizational development and professionalisation of youth NGOS; and enhancing the skills of all those who work with children and young people while encouraging volunteerism in this area.

CSF awards grants for the realization of projects that achieve the Foundation's specified goals; provides technical assistance and training to NGOs and community-based organizations serving children; and promotes philanthropy for children and youth in Slovakia.