Podpořte nás main banner (1)

Your donation makes sense. Thanks to you, we can provide assistance to people affected by natural disasters or war, and help people around the world get back on their feet.

Thank you for your donation!

What else can you do to help?

You can deduct your donation from your taxes.

How donor money helps

 Protective helmets, suits and gloves. Firefighting equipment from Czechia helps firefighters in Ukraine thanks to Caritas
June 8, 2023 News

Protective helmets, suits and gloves. Firefighting equipment from Czechia helps firefighters in Ukraine thanks to Caritas

The work of Ukrainian firefighters changed overnight after the invasion of Russian troops. Instead of fighting ordinary fires, most of their work now consists of large-scale interventions after the impact of Russian missiles and rockets. Special equipment worth 5 million CZK, provided by Caritas Czech Republic in cooperation with the Czech Fire and Rescue Corps, helps firefighters in Ukraine cope with non-standard interventions.

Caritas Czech Republic will help people affected by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine
June 7, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic will help people affected by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine

On Tuesday, 6 June, a devastating explosion occurred at the Kakhovka dam in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. The explosion destroyed the reservoir and caused flooding that affected towns and villages on the banks of the Dnieper River, deepening the already catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Caritas Czech Republic will help people affected by the collapse of the dam.

 After nearly a year in emergency accommodation, a family from Kharkiv has decent housing
June 6, 2023 News

After nearly a year in emergency accommodation, a family from Kharkiv has decent housing

After the Russian invasion began, Krystina's first priority was to ensure the safety of her young son David. So she and her husband did not hesitate and immediately set off from their home town of Kharkiv on a journey to safety. After three days on a train, they arrived in Mukachevo, where they found refuge in a student dormitory. Krystina and her son left it after almost a year, when they moved into one of the modular houses built by Caritas Czech Republic in the city.

Scholarship for refugees opened the door for Francesca to study at university and to live a self-sufficient life
June 1, 2023 News

Scholarship for refugees opened the door for Francesca to study at university and to live a self-sufficient life

Over 100,000 refugees have found refuge in Zambia. The vast majority of them have fled war and violence in neighbouring countries. As did Francesca's family 30 years ago (her name was changed for security reasons). Thanks to the help of Caritas Czech Republic, Francesca studied at university and became a pharmacist. We met the smiling Francesca in a small pharmacy on the outskirts of the Zambian capital Lusaka, where she told us her story.

Tatiana fled the war to Moldova. She is getting back on her feet and starting a business with Ukraine products
May 29, 2023 News

Tatiana fled the war to Moldova. She is getting back on her feet and starting a business with Ukraine products

The war in Ukraine has driven millions of people from their homes, among them is also the family of 40-year-old Tatiana who fled Odessa. They found refuge in the Moldovan countryside, in a flat that belongs to Tatiana’s relatives. Finding a job here is difficult. Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova provided the family with immediate cash support, which have Tatiana time to find a way to provide for her family. Tatiana has set up an e-shop selling Ukrainian specialties and is working to provide for herself and her loved ones.