How we help

We help where we are needed. We provide immediate humanitarian aid to people affected by war or natural disasters. In development cooperation, we help people get on their feet and earn a living. We focus on health and social care development, environmental protection and work on systemic change.

Humanitarian aid

Humanitarian aid is crucial during natural disasters and war conflicts. In crises, we focus primarily on providing basic needs such as food, water and shelter

Development cooperation

Development cooperation aims to help people get back on their feet and get a source of livelihood. We are also working on systemic changes in healthcare, social services and environmental protection.

March 15, 2024 All news

Stories from Gaza: Amal's brother lost his leg in the bombing, Hanna is endlessly searching for a shelter

The people in Gaza are living in devastating conditions. Our colleague Amal was forced to leave his home in Gaza when the war began. He and his family then lived with his friends in Khan Younis when their building was bombed in December. Amal's brother lost his leg under the crushed building and is still waiting for proper treatment. Another colleague from Caritas Jerusalem is still searching for shelter after having moved five times.

March 14, 2024 News

I want to become an entrepreneur and give back to my community, says Baruani, a refugee student at the Cavendish University in Zambia

Baruani is a 24-year-old student originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He fled his home country with his family to neighbouring Zambia to escape violence and conflict. They found safety in the refugee settlement of Mantapala, but Baruani wanted something more - an education that would also allow him to help other refugees. Thanks to our support, he is now studying at a university in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka.

March 11, 2024 News

Mujahed from Iraq reopened his workshop thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Mujahed is a carpenter who worked in his workshop for fifteen years before he had to flee to Baghdad with his family because of the so-called Islamic state. After returning, he found his workshop destroyed, but thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, he was able to reopen it. Now he can provide for his family and even support other people in need by creating work opportunities.

March 7, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Syria and Türkiye

Mohammad from Syria has established his own poultry farm despite the ongoing conflict

Thirteen years of war and last year's earthquake have left Syria in a difficult situation. Together with local residents and organisations, we support Syrians in starting their own businesses to revive the local economy. One of the people we supported is Mohammad, who received a grant from us and open his own poultry farm.

March 4, 2024 News

3 women from Zambia, Iraq and Georgia who are running their own businesses thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

This year, International Women's Day is about investing in women. Particularly in disadvantaged regions, women need support in the beginning to take their lives into their own hands. Laurinda, Rana and Tamar managed to start their own businesses despite obstacles, prejudice and poor economic conditions. Read the inspiring stories of these women who are now standing on their own two feet and providing for their families and communities thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic.

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Stories from Gaza: Amal's brother lost his leg in the bombing, Hanna is endlessly searching for a shelter

I want to become an entrepreneur and give back to my community, says Baruani, a refugee student at the Cavendish University in Zambia

Mujahed from Iraq reopened his workshop thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Mohammad from Syria has established his own poultry farm despite the ongoing conflict

3 women from Zambia, Iraq and Georgia who are running their own businesses thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

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