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„We obligated to help“
November 14, 2014 Philippines

„We obligated to help“

Says Kelly Schut, a Caritas Czech Republic representative who arrived in the Philippines in January 2014. Three years ago she was working on charity projects in Indonesia. In the autumn of 2013 she returned to the Netherlands, her mother country. After typhoon Haiyan afflicted the Philippines, Caritas Czech Republic was looking for project manager to work there. Kelly accepted the post and departed for the Philippines. In following interview she describes her experience and charity work on Samar Island.

Young people from different countries meet in CR
November 12, 2014 Moldova

Young people from different countries meet in CR

Caritas Czech Republic, with the support of the Erasmus + programme, organized a training called “Wear the COAT, bring the change! Youth involvement in COmmunity AcTions” in October 2014. Young people from Poland, Belarus, Moldova (including the Transnistria region) and the Czech Republic took part in the training.

Jennifer Barcial and Lolita Germones, the gardeners from the Philippines
November 12, 2014 Philippines

Jennifer Barcial and Lolita Germones, the gardeners from the Philippines

One of the areas hit by typhoon Haiyan last year was the village of Panan-awan. Although a lot of time has passed since then, local women feel its consequences every day. Just look at their houses or ask about the source of their income or about their relatives. Jennifer Barcial and Lolita Germones, who are being helped by Caritas Czech Republic, are also trying to get their families back on their feet.

We are Building Samar Back Better
November 10, 2014 Philippines

We are Building Samar Back Better

Joper Conarco has worked with the Social Action Center in Calbayog since 2006. “I started as a volunteer”, he says. He soon got the opportunity to receive a two-years hands-on training in sustainable agriculture. “I was delighted”, Joper said.  “I wanted to learn more on how I could practically help the Samar people. People in Samar are either farmers or fishermen. The poverty rates are high in our province. There is not much else”.

Philippines rising: One year after Haiyan
November 8, 2014 Philippines

Philippines rising: One year after Haiyan

Caritas has helped almost 800,000 people affected by the Super Cyclone Haiyan in the first twelve months since the storm hit the Philippines on 8 November. Known locally as Yolanda, it was the largest storm ever to make landfall. Thousands died in the storm surge and the damage was catastrophic. Read more on caritas.org.