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On the frontline in Ukraine, there are always risks you cannot predict, but we are committed to helping people for as long as needed, say our partners from New Dawn
February 22, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

On the frontline in Ukraine, there are always risks you cannot predict, but we are committed to helping people for as long as needed, say our partners from New Dawn

What is it like to provide humanitarian aid to frontline communities? What are the risks of working in war-torn Ukraine? We spoke with Philipp Francke and Julia Pogribna, the initiators of the Charitable Foundation New Dawn, our partner organisation in Southern Ukraine. 

Ghufran started her cooking business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
February 21, 2024 CCR-Iraq

Ghufran started her cooking business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Iraq is still suffering the consequences of years of armed conflict and political unrest. The country was hit hardest by the invasion of the self-proclaimed Islamic State, which forced millions of Iraqis to flee their homes. One of them is Ghufran, whom Caritas Czech Republic helped launch a cooking business.

When I work, I forget about bad thoughts, says Yulia from Lysychansk, Ukraine, who found safe shelter in a modular house built by Caritas Czech Republic in Mukachevo
February 20, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

When I work, I forget about bad thoughts, says Yulia from Lysychansk, Ukraine, who found safe shelter in a modular house built by Caritas Czech Republic in Mukachevo

Western Ukraine has become a safe place for people fleeing from Russian military aggression against Ukraine. Julia and her elderly mother arrived here in the spring of 2022 after their hometown Lysychansk was attacked by the Russian army. They cannot go back because the city is occupied. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, Yulia found safe accommodation and now works at local sewing factory. 
 

There is no life, no dignity, no humanity. Just indescribable suffering, says Marcel about the war in Gaza
February 16, 2024 All news

There is no life, no dignity, no humanity. Just indescribable suffering, says Marcel about the war in Gaza

The tragic escalation of the war between Hamas and Israel is now in its fifth month. It leaves behind an indescribable level of destruction and suffering, especially in Gaza. The humanitarian situation on the ground is catastrophic. More than two million people, half of whom are children, are living in inhumane conditions without adequate access to drinking water, food, shelter or healthcare.

I am grateful for the growth and opportunities that my internship at Caritas Czech Republic has given me, says Juliette Begouen Demeaux
February 15, 2024 News

I am grateful for the growth and opportunities that my internship at Caritas Czech Republic has given me, says Juliette Begouen Demeaux

Juliette Begouen Demeaux is a master's student of Security Studies at Charles University. She spent about three months as an intern at Caritas Czech Republic in the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation Department. Juliette helped the communication team write articles and assist with administrative tasks. We sat down with Juliette to learn more about her experience at Caritas Czech Republic.