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April 7, 2024 News

Tragic balance of 6 months of war in Gaza: Tens of thousands dead, unprecedented destruction and imminent famine

Half a year of intense fighting, shelling and bombing has left absolute devastation in Gaza. Over 33,000 Palestinians, including 14,500 children, have been killed, another 75,000 injured. Almost two million people have been displaced, many of them repeatedly. Half of Gaza's population is at imminent risk of famine, and malnutrition among children has reached unprecedented levels. Despite the dire conditions, Caritas continues to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

April 25, 2024 News

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Working for a development NGO is exciting, says Kristýna Kvasničková from Caritas Czech Republic

Would you like to know more about Caritas Czech Republic? We have launched a series of interviews with our colleagues who will tell you more about our work across the world. Meet Kristýna Kvasničková updating and training staff on policies at Caritas Czech Republic.

April 18, 2024 News

7 things you might not know about climate change

Climate change affects us all. But did you know that the most affected are those who contribute to the changing climate least? In Africa and the Middle East the outcomes of climate change are most noticeable and the big impact on agriculture leads to food and water shortages in many countries. These factors and more put people all over the whole world in danger of going into poverty or having to flee their homes. Discover 7 facts about how climate affects people in disadvantaged regions.

April 17, 2024 News

How wars destroy the environment and contribute to climate change

Did you know that militaries are responsible for 5.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions? Wars and conflicts not only have a devastating impact on people's lives, but also negatively affect the environment and contribute significantly to climate change. In its first year, the Russian invasion of Ukraine generated more greenhouse gas emissions than the Czech Republic. In Gaza, the destruction of ecosystems is being referred to as ecocide and a war crime. In the future, the reconstruction of post-war areas will also present a problem.

April 16, 2024 News

I now enjoy three meals a day, says Mwiba, a farmer from Zambia who is adapting to climate change thanks to our support

Mwiba is a Zambian farmer who leads efforts in his community to adapt agriculture to climate change. He is one of the lead farmers supported by Caritas Czech Republic, to introduce farmers from his community to sustainable agriculture. Each lead farmer usually has around 20 to 25 follower farmers. Now, Mwiba is sharing his knowledge with his community to tackle the challenges of climate change.