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.

January 10, 2024 CCR-Moldova

We have put our lives on hold, say two Ukrainian sisters who have taken refuge in Moldova

Svetlana and Victoria, two sisters from Odesa, Ukraine, had a comfortable and peaceful life until the outbreak of the war. When the bombings intensified, the sisters, aged 39 and 36, along with their elderly father and children, embarked on a search for a safe refuge, which they eventually found in the town of Comrat in Moldova.

January 9, 2024 CCR-Zambia

Cholera outbreak in Zambia: Caritas Czech Republic will support vulnerable communities

Since the beginning of last year, Zambia has experienced multiple cholera outbreaks, affecting 7 out of 10 provinces, including the capital Lusaka. The situation has worsened significantly since October 2023, with the number of infected people on the rise. As of January this year, Zambia has recorded 5,462 confirmed cases. 222 people have died as a result of cholera. Caritas Czech Republic is helping local people to prevent infection and will support vulnerable communities.

January 8, 2024 All news

Caritas helps in Gaza despite dire conditions

The war in Gaza has been ongoing for more than three months. The fighting has had a devastating impact on the civilian population. The humanitarian situation is catastrophic, with people having no access to even basic needs such as drinking water, food or healthcare, and are at imminent risk of famine. A hundred-member Caritas team is involved in the relief effort on the ground. Caritas is also calling for an immediate ceasefire.

January 5, 2024 All news

Grants and business trainings from Caritas Czech Republic help build a new generation of women entrepreneurs in Iraq

In Iraq, life for women who dream of being entrepreneurs is not easy. They are often expected to keep a more traditional role in the family, but this is starting to change. Qadisiya, Elham, and Muna are three of the entrepreneurs supported by Caritas Czech Republic who received grants and business training.

January 4, 2024 All news

7 biggest achievements of Caritas Czech Republic in 2023

The past year was not an easy one. It was marked by devastating natural disasters and conflicts that affected the lives of millions of people. Caritas Czech Republic supported people in need in many places. Whether it was in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, in war-torn Ukraine, or in the reconstruction of post-war Iraq. Take a moment to look back at the past year with us and see what we have achieved thanks to your support.

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We have put our lives on hold, say two Ukrainian sisters who have taken refuge in Moldova

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Caritas helps in Gaza despite dire conditions

Grants and business trainings from Caritas Czech Republic help build a new generation of women entrepreneurs in Iraq

7 biggest achievements of Caritas Czech Republic in 2023

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