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December 9, 2024 News

Caritas Czech Republic provides food aid to more than 10,000 families in Syria

After nearly 14 years of war, the situation in Syria is undergoing dramatic changes. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has brought hope for a better future to many Syrians but also presents new challenges. Millions of people lack basic necessities such as access to food, clean water, and shelter. Caritas Czech Republic, along with local partners, is working intensively to mitigate the consequences of this crisis.

December 9, 2024 News

Movement between cities in the West Bank is increasingly challenging, and violence is escalating, says Kateřina Velíšková from Caritas Czech Republic

The West Bank faces growing challenges. Escalating violence, restricted movement, and complications in the operations of humanitarian organisations are severely affecting local communities. The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to significantly worsen the situation in the West Bank. We spoke with Kateřina Velíšková, Regional Manager of Caritas Czech Republic for the Middle East, who recently visited the region, about the current situation, the daily lives of local people, and the support provided by Caritas.

December 4, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

5 inspiring stories from Christmas in Ukraine

Amidst the roar of generators, sirens, missile and drone attacks, Ukraine is celebrating its third Christmas in war and the 11th year of occupation of the East and Crimea. Ukrainians see Christmas as a symbol of family and unity. For a lot of people, this holiday is spent in the trenches. That is why Christmas Eve is often preceded by a visit to the church and the post office: people pray for their relatives and friends at the front and send them gifts. These stories tell how the war has affected Christmas traditions in Ukraine.

December 4, 2024 News

We have been living two kilometres from the frontline for ten years: Interview with Mohammad Hafed from Caritas Czech Republic on the escalation of fighting and the humanitarian crisis in Syria

Northwest Syria is facing yet another severe crisis. Renewed fighting and ongoing violence are affecting people who have been struggling to survive in nearly unimaginable conditions for years. After 13 years of war, Syria's critical infrastructure and essential services are on the brink of collapse. We spoke with Mohammad Hafed, our colleague in Syria, about the current situation, daily life near the frontline, and Caritas Czech Republic's humanitarian efforts.

December 4, 2024 News

The Caritas Award is proof that I do my job well, says Evžen Diviš from Caritas Czech Republic

Evžen Diviš has been working at Caritas Czech Republic for over 15 years. In this interview, he reveals what the role of a regional manager in the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation Department entails and shares some of the most profound experiences from his work-related travels. What does Evžen Diviš love most about his job? How does he cope with stress? And what does he see as the greatest challenges in providing humanitarian aid?

Caritas Czech Republic
Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation