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How the West Bank is affected by the war in Gaza
September 16, 2024 News

How the West Bank is affected by the war in Gaza

More than 11 months have passed since the conflict in the Gaza Strip escalated. The war is also hitting hard on the West Bank region. Since 7 October, more than 600 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured. Tensions and violence in the area are steadily increasing, depriving civilians not only of their lives, but also of their jobs and shelter. In the West Bank, as in Gaza, Caritas is also helping.

I still live in fear that the earthquake will strike again, says Fatima from Morocco who lost her home
September 16, 2024 News

I still live in fear that the earthquake will strike again, says Fatima from Morocco who lost her home

Last September a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, killing 3 000 people and affecting up to 300 000 others. Among them was also Fatima, who lost her house due to the earthquake. Only one room was left, unsafe for her life. She now lives in a tent. Caritas Czech Republic is still providing much-needed humanitarian aid to people like Fatima in Morocco

Liudmila from Moldova has to rely on the help of others. Thanks to the services of a home care centre and telemedicine, she receives the care she needs
September 11, 2024 News

Liudmila from Moldova has to rely on the help of others. Thanks to the services of a home care centre and telemedicine, she receives the care she needs

In rural Moldova, the majority of people living alone are elderly and often lonely. Young people are leaving Moldova in large numbers because of the poor economic situation. This leaves mainly the elderly people in the country, who are struggling with inadequate health and social care, but also with loneliness. Like 73-year-old Liudmila. But thanks to visits from carers from a nearby home care centre, she is feeling better.

5 innovations Caritas Czech Republic uses in humanitarian and development aid
September 9, 2024 News

5 innovations Caritas Czech Republic uses in humanitarian and development aid

Innovation in humanitarian aid is not just a buzzword, but an important part of supporting people in need. Farmers are harvesting despite climate change thanks to modern farming methods, while solar dryers are extending the shelf life of food. Telemedicine is bringing healthcare to remote places, and smart ways of using water are saving every precious drop. What innovations is Caritas Czech Republic using in humanitarian and development aid?

Climate change is destroying our crops. Caritas Czech Republic helps us adapt, says Iraqi farmer Waseem
September 5, 2024 News

Climate change is destroying our crops. Caritas Czech Republic helps us adapt, says Iraqi farmer Waseem

The so-called Fertile Crescent, about which we learn in school, is now suffering the consequences of climate change. Farmers in Iraq are facing crop failure due to drought and weather fluctuations. Caritas Czech Republic is helping them to adapt so that they can harvest despite climate change. Such as Waseem, who has received training in modern farming methods and irrigation systems.