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Caritas Czech Republic continues to help people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
May 25, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic continues to help people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

It will soon be four months since the devastating earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria, killing nearly 60,000 people. Aid is still urgently needed. Up to two million people are still surviving in makeshift shelters in the affected regions. Caritas Czech Republic continues to help people on the ground. We have provided temporary shelter in containers, decent hygiene facilities, food aid and psychological care.

Hadia from Iraq lost her home because of the Islamic State. Now she can live in dignity thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
May 22, 2023 News

Hadia from Iraq lost her home because of the Islamic State. Now she can live in dignity thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

At first glance, Hadia's home is not very different from other ones. Only the plastic on the ceiling and the lack of windows show that it is a makeshift shelter. Nevertheless, it looks like a home that is carefully taken care of by its inhabitants. Hadia's and her husband are among the internally displaced persons who have fled attacks by the self-proclaimed Islamic State. Caritas Czech Republic is helping them to live in dignity.

The most important thing is to talk with them, says a caregiver about lonely seniors in Moldova
May 8, 2023 News

The most important thing is to talk with them, says a caregiver about lonely seniors in Moldova

It is hard not to notice the beautiful chateau with a park near the main road when arriving in Taul, a small town in northern Moldova. It is the largest park in the country. Just outside the entrance is a light green building that is occupied by the St. Juliana Home Care Centre. Here, Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova is helping lonely seniors.

Raisa from Moldova is dependent on the help of others. The services of a home care centre are a relief for her
May 4, 2023 News

Raisa from Moldova is dependent on the help of others. The services of a home care centre are a relief for her

Rural regions in Moldova are often home to lonely seniors. Young people often move abroad for job opportunities, leaving behind relatives who are unable or unwilling to leave. They often face loneliness, poverty, and inadequate health and social care. One of the lonely elderly women is 73-year-old Raisa from Taul village. Thanks to a home care centre opened by Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova, she is feeling much better.

What causes malnutrition and how we help prevent it in Zambia
May 3, 2023 News

What causes malnutrition and how we help prevent it in Zambia

More than half of Zambia's nearly 20 million people live below the poverty line. The country's malnutrition rate is one of the highest in the world, with nearly half the population unable to meet their minimum calorie requirements. More than one-third of children under five years of age are stunted. Poverty, inequality and the increasingly severe effects of climate change are exacerbating hunger levels. How is Caritas Czech Republic tackling malnutrition in Zambia?