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.

Humanitární pomoc

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

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Rozvojová spolupráce

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.

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Stories of help

Best of 2021 in Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia
January 7, 2022 CCR-Zambia

Best of 2021 in Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia

Just like 2020, the year 2021 was a year like no other. We had our highs and lows. It was more like a roller-coaster especially with the outbreaks of new Covid-19 variants. Despite the challenges that affected many, including Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia, there were definitely moments that we cannot forget. Let us take you through our moments of 2021 that should be remembered. 

Labyrinth 2030 ends - it has brought many innovations and a trip to Zambia
December 30, 2021 News

Labyrinth 2030 ends - it has brought many innovations and a trip to Zambia

The Labyrinth 2030 project has come to its end. Over the past twenty-four months, it has offered a competition for young active people as well as the first conference focused on cooperation between the non-profit and private sectors in the field of humanitarian aid and development cooperation. For its innovative approach, Labyrinth 2030 earned a nomination for the prestigious European award for the best global development education project in Europe. Last but not least, it has contributed to the fact that many more people today than two years ago know about Czech aid abroad. What has been the journey through Labyrinth like and what does the project have to look forward to in the future?

Teaching the new generation in Mongolia about recycling
December 22, 2021 CCR-Mongolia

Teaching the new generation in Mongolia about recycling

The significant growth in environmental, economic, and social challenges presented by waste show that it is one of the top priorities to address in Mongolia. Although Mongolia has been developing policies and strategies to reduce and reuse waste, people, in general, are not accustomed to recycling. That is why the Caritas Czech Republic, together with partners, the Mongolian sustainable development bridge organized various kinds of training about waste management for the public and relevant stakeholders.

Businesses Affected By COVID-19 Bounce Back After a Cash Injection from Caritas Czech Republic
December 17, 2021 CCR-Zambia

Businesses Affected By COVID-19 Bounce Back After a Cash Injection from Caritas Czech Republic

The COVID-19 shock has been severe and widespread across businesses, with a persistent negative impact on sales. Small businesses particularly local traders across Zambia gravely felt the brunt of the financial dislocations with most small businesses completely shutting down, condemning hundreds of families into abject poverty. These businesses have bounced back after receiving grants from Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia, through the cash-based multi-sectoral Intervention initiative project. 

Give the gift of lasting change for people in need this Christmas
December 13, 2021 News

Give the gift of lasting change for people in need this Christmas

The most effective help is the help you will not need again. That is why Caritas Czech Republic helps people in disadvantaged regions to get back on their feet once and for all. Join us in giving these people hope for a better life and give them the gift of lasting change this Christmas. Not only will you be helping those in need, but you will also receive a Christmas gift certificate from us that you can donate to your loved ones so that they too can feel good about helping others.